Partners 2026 Application
Created in 1994, Partners is a professional development program that matches an emerging artist with a disability with an established artist for 25 hours of one-on-one co-mentorship in the artists’ creative medium. Both artists are paid for their time spent working on the project and given a stipend for materials. Art Access staff also coordinates additional career development opportunities throughout the program. Each Partners cohort ends in a group exhibit that is free to the public. 2026 applications open December 2, 2025 through January 13, 2026.
First Name
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Last Name
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What pronouns do you prefer?
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Email
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Phone
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Address
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City
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State / Province / Region
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Postal / Zip Code
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What medium(s) are you interested in exploring through the Partners program?
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Drawing
Printmaking
Ceramics
Mixed Media
Encaustic
Sculpture
Textiles
Performance Art (theater, dance, music)
Photography
Filmmaking
Other
If "Other", explain:
What professional development skillset(s) would you like to learn while participating in this program?
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Drawing
Printmaking
Ceramics
Mixed Media
Encaustic
Sculpture
Textiles
Performance Art (theater, dance, music)
Photography
Filmmaking
Other
If "Other", explain:
Do you have any accessibility needs/considerations you want to share with us?
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Please share a link for where we can view your artwork online. Choose one:
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If you don't have any of the above to show us your artwork, please upload at least 5 images of your artwork here.
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Please submit a brief artist statement and/or biography (250 words or less)
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Tell us about why you are interested in this mentorship program (250 words or less)
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Briefly describe your connection to disability/the disability community (250 words or less)
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Please share what influences or inspires your artwork. (250 words or less)
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Please upload a photograph of yourself.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Art Access does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any prohibited basis, including race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Accessibility Statement
Art Access is committed to increasing accessibility to the arts for all individuals across abilities. Art is vital to the human experience, and everyone should be able to participate in cultural experiences in their communities fully. We aim to make all our events, programs, and facilities accessible by offering sign language interpreters, captioning, audio descriptions, and other accommodations when requested. We welcome feedback from our audience, artists, and participants. We are committed to continuous improvement and will work to address any concerns or suggestions for enhancing accessibility.
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