Pew Fellowships in the Arts

Pew Fellowships in the Arts are part of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage's panel-adjudicated grantmaking for cultural organizations and artists in the Greater Philadelphia region, alongside its Creative Project and Evolving Futures grants. Fellowships have gone to artists across disciplines including theatre makers, directors and performers, with the Center emphasizing work of excellence, care and conceptual rigor that engages multiple perspectives and audiences. The 2026 cycle opened February 3 and the letter-of-intent deadline has passed.

Nomination only; residents of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware or Montgomery County. 12 fellows annually.

Theatre makers, directors and performers among past fellows.