---
title: JGS Fellowship for Photography
description: $8,000 fellowship for NY State photographers living outside New York City. Open to artists in Western NY, Finger Lakes, Hudson Valley, and other regions.
url: https://www.artsume.com/programs/c773e6dc-e2d5-409d-a553-8edfafa5c231
type: program
status: closed
createdAt: "2026-05-28"
updatedAt: "2026-09-30"
programType: Fellowship
organization: New York Foundation for the Arts
organizationUrl: https://www.artsume.com/o/new-york-foundation-for-the-arts
deadline: "2026-05-31"
location: New York
isOnline: true
compensationRange: $8,000 cash grant
disciplines:
  - photography
---

# JGS Fellowship for Photography

**Hosted by:** New York Foundation for the Arts

**Type:** Fellowship | **Location:** New York | **Deadline:** May 31, 2026

## About This Program

The JGS Fellowship for Photography is open to New York State photography artists living and working outside of New York City. This fellowship provides financial support to photographers working in regions including Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.

## Eligibility & Requirements

- **Geographic Eligibility:** Regional
- **Disciplines:** photography
- **Note:** Open to New York State photography artists living and working outside of New York City. Eligible regions include Western New York, Finger Lakes, Southern Tier, Central New York, North Country, Mohawk Valley, Capital District, Hudson Valley, and Long Island.

## Compensation & Benefits

$8,000 cash grant

**Includes:** Prize

## Timeline

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

## How to Apply

Apply at: https://www.artworkarchive.com/call-for-entry/jgs-fellowship-for-photography-2026