Headlands Center for the Arts Graduate Fellowship
About this opportunity
The Headlands Graduate Fellowship provides recent MFA graduates with a year-long residency in one of the most stunning natural settings of any arts centre. Fellows receive a studio, housing, stipend, and production budget in the Marin Headlands overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge.
Application tips
This is one of the most coveted post-MFA fellowships. Submit a portfolio that shows a clear trajectory and readiness for dedicated studio time.
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