Eligibility
All applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Applicants must demonstrate that funding is needed and will meaningfully advance their career, practice, or innovative ideas.
- Funds must be directed toward artistic pursuits such as project development, supplies, education, rehearsal space, marketing, or creative business growth.
- Fellowship recipients must provide a fellowship impact statement highlighting what was learned/gained through the program.
The fellowship is divided into two cohorts: one youth cohort and one adult cohort.
Youth Applicant Requirements
- Ages 14–18
- Must live or attend school within the Aspen School District
- Must receive parental consent for participation
- May receive the fellowship more than once
Adult Applicant Requirements
- Ages 19+
- Must live or work within the Aspen Urban Growth Boundary
- Only eligible to receive the fellowship once
Award Amounts
Up to 10 youth fellows will receive $750.
Up to 12 adult fellows will receive up to $5,000.
