Van Lier Fellowships (theatre-hosting organizations)
New York Community Trust / various NYC arts organizations (e.g., Rattlestick, Movement Research, The Clemente, Asian American Arts Alliance)
Varies by host: e.g., Rattlestick New Voices (playwrights) $35,000 + $5,000 fund; Wave Hill $10,435; others smaller
Program details
- Organization
- New York Community Trust / various NYC arts organizations (e.g., Rattlestick, Movement Research, The Clemente, Asian American Arts Alliance)
- Category
- Multi-Discipline
- Disciplines
- Multi-Discipline
- Format
- Cash fellowship
- Career stage
- Emerging
- Location
- New York, NY
- Duration
- Typically 1 year
- Stipend / award
- Varies by host: e.g., Rattlestick New Voices (playwrights) $35,000 + $5,000 fund; Wave Hill $10,435; others smaller
- Typical deadline
- Varies by host (many winter/spring)
Overview
The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships are a New York-based program, funded by the Edward and Sally Van Lier Fund, that supports early-career artists of color in theater, music and visual arts through stipends, mentorship and professional development delivered by host arts organizations. Hosts and disciplines vary from year to year (the listing on the Asian American Arts Alliance site describes a 2026 visual-arts fellowship at Snug Harbor on Staten Island), so theatre applicants should check individual NYC organizations such as Rattlestick, The Clemente or Movement Research for current openings. The A4 listing is an aggregator entry rather than the fellowship's administrator.
Eligibility
Generally age 30 or under, from historically underrepresented communities, NYC resident, financial need, not enrolled in degree program. Discipline depends on host organization.
Notes
Umbrella entry; acting-specific Van Lier hosts vary year to year. Check individual NYC organizations.
Contact
- a4@aaartsalliance.org (General org)
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