2026 Emerging Boston Art Writing Fellowship

Emerging Boston Art Writing Fellowship
Praise Shadows Art Gallery and Boston Art Review are partnering to present the 2026 Boston Art Writing Fellowship. The program supports three individuals based in Boston between the ages of 18–21 who are interested in expanding their knowledge of the city’s contemporary art community through hands-on experience writing reviews, artist interviews, and exhibition texts while deepening their understanding of the operations behind a commercial gallery. This fellowship is not a traditional internship, but rather a curriculum-based program with learning at the center.

To read more about the program, please visit: https://bostonartreview.com/writing-fellowship/

Please email camila@bostonartreview.com with any questions.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST

Who Should Apply:
- This program is designed for young members of our community who are excited to gain hands-on experience at an art magazine and gallery, but who don’t necessarily know where to start.
- Must be ages 18–21 and based in the Boston area.
- Must have transportation or be able to take public transportation to several Boston locations, including Praise Shadows Art Gallery (soon to be in the South End), and BAR’s office at Boston Center for the Arts in the South End.
- February to May 2026: Must have availability for weekly workshops at the BAR office and/or on Zoom or for group field trips accessible by public transit.
- June to October 2026: Must have availability for two months of part-time work at Praise Shadows Art Gallery.
- Must have capacity in their schedule for independent reading and writing related to program curriculum.
- Must be interested in storytelling, content creation, art, and writing.
- Prior professional art writing or experience working in contemporary art is not necessary.
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Interviews will take place virtually February 2–5, 2026. Decisions will be announced on February 6, and the program will begin the week of February 9.
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Emerging Boston Art Writing Fellowship

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