About the Open Call

The Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF) program, presented in partnership with the California Arts Council, supports individual artists across all disciplines in the Bay Area (Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Sonoma counties). The fellowship identifies three career tiers: Emerging ($5,000), Established ($10,000), and Legacy ($50,000). Applicants must have resided in California for at least two consecutive years and currently reside in one of the eight designated Bay Area counties. The program aims to uplift artists by providing unrestricted funding at pivotal moments in their careers.

What is Offered

Grant awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 depending on the career tier (Emerging, Established, or Legacy).

Requirements

Applicants must be 18+ years old, reside in one of the eight eligible Bay Area counties, and have lived in California for at least two consecutive years. Students in K-12 are ineligible. Previous Legacy recipients cannot apply.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through Slideroom at https://kala.slideroom.com/#/Login. Required items include a narrative statement, artistic work samples, and support materials such as a resume or CV.