APPLY NOW! Applications are now open for two, 24-month Fellowships for artists ages 21 to 40 who are committed to deepening their fine arts practice and expanding their exposure to the public. Applicants must live and work in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. BIPOC artists are encouraged to apply. Fellowship benefits include: - A minimum of ten exhibition opportunities, including one solo exhibition and a two-person exhibition - A stipend of $1500 to support the production and presentation of work in the exhibitions - Mentoring and assistance producing the exhibitions - Publicity and promotion for the exhibitions - The opportunity to be hired as a Teaching Artists in GRO’s Artists-in-the-Schools Program The application criteria include: - A serious fine arts practice built on training, education and/or experience - A cohesive portfolio of work completed within the last five years - A developing focus or a current area of interest, inquiry and/or experimentation - A desire to develop or expand public exposure for their work - An interest in inspiring people to experience the world in new ways through art The complete prospectus and application are available online at Gallery Route One’s site here.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026:

Notification: October/November 2026

Fellowship Period: January 1-December 31, 2025