Through an annual open call process reviewed by a juried panel, two early career visual artists between 18-30 years old, who identify as African, Latine, Asian, Arab, and/or Native American descent, will be awarded a year-long fellowship including access to an exclusive studio space, extensive professional development, several weeks access to a private cottage, an artist fee, and a culminating exhibition at the Newhouse Center for Contemporary Art. Fellows are encouraged to approach their fellowship from a place of exploration and growth, shaping new ideas and taking creative leaps, and working to develop their practice and skills to advance their professional creative pursuits.

The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships in Visual Arts at Snug Harbor is closed for the 2026 application process. Stay tuned for next year’s open call, which will launch in February 2027.