Asian Cultural Council — New York Fellowship 2027 Cycle
A six-month cultural-exchange fellowship in New York, supporting research and immersion rather than producing or exhibiting a predetermined work.
New York · United States
Before you apply
Check residence and nationality requirements separately, confirm what costs you would cover, and allow time to prepare every required document. This listing is a guide; the organiser makes the eligibility decision.
- Status
- Open
- Organizer
- Asian Cultural Council
- Who can apply
- Age21+; five years’ experience; citizen or legal permanent resident of an ACC-eligible Asian jurisdiction. US citizens/permanent residents excluded. See official country list. English proficiency required; no previous New York Fellowship. No paid work, teaching or coursework during fellowship. Current residence in Africa is permitted where the applicant holds qualifying Asian citizenship or permanent-resident status; African nationality alone does not qualify.
- Funding & support
- US$38,000 total, including US$3,000 travel advance; SEVIS, insurance and optional housing deducted.
- Application fees
- Application fee not stated; visa-processing costs apply.
- Travel support
- Travel expenses come from grant; ACC sponsors mandatory J-1 visa.
- Accommodation
- Optional I-House housing deducted from grant, estimated US$19,400–20,600 for six months.
- Disciplines
- Visual arts, Curatorial practice, Art history, Arts administration
- Deadline
- 9:59am ET; recommendation due16November at same time.Organiser timezone: America/New_YorkAccra time: 10 Nov, 14:59 GMT
- Programme dates
- Six months: January–June or July–December2028.
- What to prepare
- CV, biography, statement, three work samples, recommendation and two professional contacts.
- How to apply
- Direct GoApply application; one ACC programme per cycle.
- Selection process
- Expert review and shortlisted interview.