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title: Visual Artist Fellowship – Invitation Only
description: Invitation-only fellowship offering collector introductions, market intelligence dossiers, and a one-year advisory. Artists retain 100% of sales.
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status: open
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-18"
programType: Fellowship
organization: Artbridge Nexus
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/artbridge-nexus
deadline: "2026-12-31"
isOnline: false
compensationRange: No monetary stipend. Fellows receive collector introductions, tailored dossiers, local market intelligence, and a one-year advisory. Artists keep 100% of sales and relationships.
disciplines:
  - painting
  - sculpture
  - photography
  - digital art
  - mixed media
  - printmaking
  - installation
  - video
  - fiber
  - ceramics
  - works on paper
  - performance
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# Visual Artist Fellowship – Invitation Only

**Hosted by:** Artbridge Nexus

**Type:** Fellowship | **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## About This Program

Artbridge Nexus is a private, invitation-only intelligence framework serving the global art economy, providing independent verification, strategic market intelligence, and secure access to vetted opportunities—backed by 40+ hours of due diligence per artist. The Visual Artist Fellowship is extended after a comprehensive vetting process. Fellows receive: a Verified Nexus Credential; vetted collector introductions (identifying the right collectors, then facilitating warm introductions); tailored collector dossiers with deep intelligence on local and global collectors; local event intelligence naming key contacts at fairs and exhibitions; a one-year advisory with a dedicated liaison; and full sovereignty—artists keep 100% of sales and 100% of relationships. Portfolio submissions are accepted year-round and reviewed by the Council. All inquiries receive a personal reply.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** International
- **Disciplines:** painting, sculpture, photography, digital art, mixed media, printmaking, installation, video, fiber, ceramics, works on paper, performance
- **Note:** Invitation-only fellowship. Invitation is extended after a comprehensive vetting process by Artbridge Nexus's Council. Portfolio submissions accepted year-round for consideration. Only one entry per artist.

### Additional Requirements

Up to 10 images of recent work (GIF, JPG, or PNG; max 50MB per image; 1–3 pieces for the initial entry); a brief artist statement; any relevant exhibition or sales history. Only one entry per artist. No application fee.

## Compensation & Benefits

No monetary stipend. Fellows receive collector introductions, tailored dossiers, local market intelligence, and a one-year advisory. Artists keep 100% of sales and relationships.

## Timeline

- **Opens:** May 28, 2026
- **Deadline:** December 31, 2026

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://app.entrythingy.com/artbridgenexus/visual-artist-fellowship-invitation-only