RAM Artist Fellowship and Emerging Artist Award 2026

RAM Artist Fellowship and Emerging Artist Award 2026–27
Digital entry deadline: 4:00 pm on Friday, January 23

Images must be saved as .jpg, .png, or .tif files with a file size no larger than 5 MB. RAM prefers files that are 300 dpi resolution and at least 1800 pixels on the longest side. Artists are responsible for ensuring their images meet format requirements and adequately represent their work.

Please read the entirety of the RAM Artist Fellowship webpage and ensure your work meets RAM's entry requirements before submitting this form. Resubmissions are not allowed.
Award(s) for Consideration*

I would like to be considered for the RAM Artist Fellowship Award ($3,000)I would like to be considered for the RAM Emerging Artist Award ($1,500)I would like to be considered for BOTH the RAM Artist Fellowship ($3,000) and Emerging Artist Awards ($1,500)
Name*
Email*
County of Residence*
Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Date of Birth*
Artist Bio (no more than 150 words)*
Exhibition Proposal Statement (no more than 300 words)*
If selected for this award, what work will you create and how will you utilize the exhibition space?
Artist Resume/CV (no more than 3 pages)*

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Link to artist website or social media profile
Are you submitting any samples of video work?*

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Sample Work—Images
Submissions of any art media are allowed. Please upload images of ten unique pieces and provide information about them in the fields provided.
Work #1 Image

Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #1 Title
Work #1 Year Created
Work #1 Media Used
Please be as specific as possible, especially if your artwork includes mixed media.
Work #1 Size in Inches
Work #2 Image

Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #2 Title
Work #2 Year Created
Work #2 Media Used
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Work #2 Size in Inches
Work #3 Image

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Work #3 Title
Work #3 Year Created
Work #3 Media Used
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Work #3 Size in Inches
Work #4 Image

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Work #4 Title
Work #4 Year Created
Work #4 Media Used
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Work #4 Size in Inches
Work #5 Image

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Work #5 Title
Work #5 Year Created
Work #5 Media Used
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Work #6 Size in Inches
Work #6 Image

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Work #6 Title
Work #6 Year Created
Work #6 Media Used
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Work #6 Size in Inches
Work #7 Image

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Work #7 Title
Work #7 Year Created
Work #7 Media Used
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Work #7 Size in Inches
Work #8 Image

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Work #8 Title
Work #8 Year Created
Work #8 Media Used
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Work #8 Size in Inches
Work #9 Image

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Work #9 Title
Work #9 Year Created
Work #9 Media Used
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Work #9 Size in Inches
Work #10 Image

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Work #10 Title
Work #10 Year Created
Work #10 Media Used
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Work #10 Size in Inches

Sample Work—Images/Videos
Submissions of any art media are allowed, including photography, videography, and other physical art forms. Please upload images of ten unique pieces and provide information about them in the fields provided. If submitting video work, please include a still image from the video in the required photo field and upload a link to the complete video where designated. Please note that each video file can be no longer than 15 minutes.
Work #1

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #1 Link to Full Video
Work #1 Title
Work #1 Year Created
Work #1 Media Used
Please be as specific as possible, especially if your artwork includes mixed media.
Work #1 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #2

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #2 Link to Full Video
Work #2 Title
Work #2 Year Created
Work #2 Media Used
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Work #2 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #3

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #3 Link to Full Video
Work #3 Title
Work #3 Year Created
Work #3 Media Used
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Work #3 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #4

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #4 Link to Full Video
Work #4 Title
Work #4 Year Created
Work #4 Media Used
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Work #4 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #5

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #5 Link to Full Video
Work #5 Title
Work #5 Year Created
Work #5 Media Used
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Work #5 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #6

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #6 Link to Full Video
Work #6 Title
Work #6 Year Created
Work #6 Media Used
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Work #6 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #7

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #7 Link to Full Video
Work #7 Title
Work #7 Year Created
Work #7 Media Used
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Work #7 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #8

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #8 Link to Full Video
Work #8 Title
Work #8 Year Created
Work #8 Media Used
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Work #8 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #9

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #9 Link to Full Video
Work #9 Title
Work #9 Year Created
Work #9 Media Used
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Work #9 Size in Inches (if applicable)
Work #10

Please submit an image of your work. If submitting video work, please upload a still image from the video here and provide a link to the video below. Name your image file "Artist Last Name - Title of Work." Example: Smith - Sample Work.jpg
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Work #10 Link to Full Video
Work #10 Title
Work #10 Year Created
Work #10 Media Used
Please be as specific as possible, especially if your artwork includes mixed media.
Work #10 Size in Inches (if applicable)

Voluntary Self-Identification
The following two questions are entirely voluntary, meant to help RAM better understand the artists the museums serves. You may skip them if you so choose. Answers to these questions in no way affect your submission, as proposals are presented anonymously.
How do you identify your race/heritage/ethnicity?
Examples: Native American, Oneida, African American, Black, Caucasian, white, etc.
What are your pronouns?
Examples: she/her, he/him, they/them, etc.

Submit Application
Submitting artwork to this competition constitutes an agreement by the artists with the Racine Art Museum and RAM's Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts on all conditions outlined on the museum's website and for the museums to use all submission materials for promotional purposes and educational purposes.
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RAM Artist Fellowship and Emerging Artist Award 2026–27