Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship Application

Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship Application
ELIGIBILITY SCREEN
Are you an Artist or Culture Bearer who has lived primarily in California for at least two consecutive years?*

YesNo
Are you an Artist or Culture Bearer who currently has their primary residence in one of the following counties in Upstate California / Region 1: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba?*

YesNo
Which county do you reside in?*
Are you 18 years of age or older?*

YesNo

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name*

First NameLast Name
What Gender Pronouns do you use?*

She/Her/HersHe/Him/HisThey/Them/TheirsPrefer not to sayOther
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please provide the full address of your primary residence, as this will be used to verify your eligibility*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Is your Mailing Address the same as above?

YesNo
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Number of years as a California resident?*
Number of years as a Upstate California resident?*
Upstate California: Butte, Colusa, Del Norte, Glenn, Humboldt, Lake, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Yuba
Please provide Proof of Residency*

Please provide proof of residency e.g. utility bills, lease agreements, bank statements, or government-issued IDs. We ask that you redact any sensitive identifiable information such as social security numbers, financial account numbers, bank balances, user login IDs and passwords.
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Please share the links to your website and/or social media profiles.

Please add a maximum of 3 links. Panelists will not review additional links.
Website:
Facebook:
X:
Instagram:
YouTube:
TikTok:
Other:

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

SUBMIT HERE FOR APPLICANTS IN THE EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED TIERS
Instructions:

Please submit a selection of documents, images, and/or audio / video links of past or current projects that give the evaluators a sense of your arts practice and discipline. Use file names that are brief but specific to the provided content. Upload fields are capped at the limits described below. Do not upload more files or larger files than described below.

Staff and panelists will only review the requested number of samples. Applicants who circumvent this process—by uploading more files, larger files, or multi-page "image sheets"—will be subject to work sample rejection or may not have their full submission reviewed.

Submission Limits:
- Emerging and Established Tiers: Maximum of five (5) work samples total.
- Legacy Tier: Maximum of ten (10) work samples total.
Managing Multiple Links:

Links are only accepted for audio / video support materials. Each link counts towards the limit of support materials. If you are submitting more than three (3) links, you may list the additional URLs within a single document and upload it using the File Upload tool. Documents used only to list additional links will not count toward your maximum number of Artistic Work Samples.

**Note on Timestamps: If you provide a link to a longer audio or video file, you must specify the start and end times for the two-minute segment you want reviewed in the Work Sample Notes field.
File Upload

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Are you providing any links as Work Samples?

YesNo
Audio / Video Links
Links count towards your overall total. Example: If you are an Emerging artist and have already uploaded five files, you should not submit any links. If you have uploaded two files, you may submit up to three links.

**Note on Timestamps: If you provide a link to a longer audio or video file, you must specify the start and end times for the two-minute segment you want reviewed in the Work Sample Notes field.
Link 1:
Link 2:
Link 3:
Work Sample Notes*

Provide brief descriptions of work samples in order to provide context as to what panelists are seeing. Be sure to clearly indicate which specific files your notes are referencing. If necessary, for video or audio samples, provide specific start and end times for the (2 minute maximum) segment you would like the panel to review.0/200
Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) so that our review panelists can sense your work over time. Depending on the tier you are applying for, your resume may include significant awards and training, selected exhibitions, performances, installations, presentations, community recognition and/or publications. If possible, please include the city, state, and country (if outside the U.S.) (one page maximum)*

PDF 2MB maximum
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Please provide a letter of support / recommendation or testimonial from an individual or organization that is familiar with your work and professional life. The letter should speak to your practice, and its relevance and impact in your community. The letter must include the writer's name, title, and contact information. (one page / 300 words maximum)*

PDF 2MB maximum
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you and your work as an artist? (Optional)

0/100

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

SUBMIT HERE FOR APPLICANTS IN THE LEGACY TIER
Instructions:

Please submit a selection of documents, images, and/or audio / video links of past or current projects that give the evaluators a sense of your arts practice and discipline. Use file names that are brief but specific to the provided content. Upload fields are capped at the limits described below. Do not upload more files or larger files than described below.

Staff and panelists will only review the requested number of samples. Applicants who circumvent this process—by uploading more files, larger files, or multi-page "image sheets"—will be subject to work sample rejection or may not have their full submission reviewed.

Submission Limits:
- Emerging and Established Tiers: Maximum of five (5) work samples total.
- Legacy Tier: Maximum of ten (10) work samples total.
Managing Multiple Links:

Links are only accepted for audio / video support materials. Each link counts towards the limit of support materials. If you are submitting more than three (3) links, you may list the additional URLs within a single document and upload it using the File Upload tool. Documents used only to list additional links will not count toward your maximum number of Artistic Work Samples.

**Note on Timestamps: If you provide a link to a longer audio or video file, you must specify the start and end times for the two-minute segment you want reviewed in the Work Sample Notes field.
File Upload

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Are you providing any links as Work Samples?

YesNo
Audio / Video Links
Links count towards your overall work sample submission total. Example: If you are an Legacy artist and have already uploaded ten files, you should not submit any links. If you have uploaded seven files, you may submit up to three links.

**Note on Timestamps: If you provide a link to a longer audio or video file, you must specify the start and end times for the two-minute segment you want reviewed in the Work Sample Notes field.
Link 1: Type a label
Link 1:
Link 2:
Link 3:
Work Sample Notes*

Provide brief descriptions of work samples in order to provide context as to what panelists are seeing. Be sure to clearly indicate which specific files your notes are referencing. If necessary, for video or audio samples, provide specific start and end times for the (2 minute maximum) segment you would like the panel to review. (0/200
Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) so that our review panelists can sense your work over time. Your resume may include significant awards and training, selected exhibitions, performances, installations, presentations, community recognition and/or publications. If possible, please include the city, state, and country (if outside the U.S.) (three page maximum)*

PDF 2MB maximum
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Please provide up to two (2) letter(s) of support / recommendation or testimonial from an individual or organization that is familiar with your work and professional life. The letter(s) should speak to your practice, and its relevance and impact in your community. The letter(s) must include the writer's name, title, and contact information. (one page / 300 words maximum per letter)*

PDF 2MB maximum
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Is there anything else you would like us to know about you and your work as an artist? (Optional)

0/100

CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE

The undersigned certifies that all information contained in this application is true and accurate and that all work samples submitted are their own original works.
Signature*
Date*

MonthDayYear
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Please ensure to click the “continue” button once you are ready to submit. Application and all supporting materials must be submitted no later than May 6, 2026 11:59pm Pacific Standard Time. Late submissions will not be accepted. All submissions are final. Only one application per person may be submitted. If you have any questions, please email info@upstateIAF.org.
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Upstate Individual Artists Fellowship Application

ELIGIBILITY SCREEN

APPLICANT INFORMATION

Please share the links to your website and/or social media profiles.

YOUR ARTISTIC PROCESS

NARRATIVE QUESTIONS

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

CERTIFICATION AND RELEASE