New York Fellowship 2025 – United States

New York Fellowship 2025 – United States

The New York Fellowship is a 6-month grant program for artists and arts/culture professionals from around the world. The program empowers fellows to develop their practices, take risks, and immerse themselves in the cultural life of New York City and the U.S. through first-hand experience and cross-cultural engagement.

Program Overview

• Duration: 6 months

• Location: New York City, with flexibility for short visits elsewhere in the U.S.

• Focus:

  • Deepening understanding of diverse cultures and communities

  • Enabling fellows to enhance their artistic or cultural practice

  • Encouraging fellows to apply their learnings to benefit their home communities

Key Points:

• Not a residency or personal PR tour

• Fellows are expected to integrate the cultural exchange into their practice

• Orientation and networking in NYC with other fellows and ACC staff is recommended

Benefits

• Grant Amount: $35,000 USD for six months

• Financial Management: Fellows are responsible for budgeting for living costs in NYC

• Expenses Covered by ACC:

  • $220 USD for DS-2019 J-1 visa fees

  • $150–$200 USD for mandatory travel health insurance

  • ~$18,000–19,000 USD for 6-month residence at International House (optional)

• Additional Costs: $185 for DS-160 visa application, airfare, and related costs

• Advance Payment Option: $3,000 USD before arrival for travel expenses

Net Take-Home Estimate: Approximately $15,580–16,630 USD for 6 months (roughly $2,596–2,772 USD/month if residing at International House)

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be over 21 years old at the fellowship start date

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in an ACC-eligible field

• Cannot be enrolled in university studies during the fellowship

• Cannot be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

• Previous New York Fellows are not eligible

• Applicants involved in previously ACC-funded projects must confirm eligibility with ACC

Eligible Regions: Open to all except U.S. citizens or permanent residents

This fellowship is ideal for artists and cultural professionals looking to expand their artistic vision, engage with diverse cultures, and gain international exposure while developing impactful projects.