Up to $100,000 artist fellowship in equity-free funding for independent makers
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships support individuals working across disciplines with up to $100,000 in equity-free funding. The program is open globally and designed for self-directed practitioners developing ambitious, independent projects. Recent Fellows include Kiubon Kokko, creating a documentary on his father’s seven-hour swim for freedom from China to Hong Kong; Justh, composing music intended to last 1,000 years; Ninon Lizé Masclef, reconstructing dreams as immersive 3D environments using AI from brainwave activity; and Jonny Miller (United States), building an ecosystem of products for nervous system literacy and somatic awareness.
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Opportunity Snapshot – Artist Fellowship
What:
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships
Who:
Open to adults worldwide
Award / Support:
Up to $100,000.00 fellowship
Equity-free funding (0% equity taken)
Access to investors, partners, and mentors
Optional gatherings for Fellows
Application Fee (if any):
$0.00
Residency Duration:
1 year (remote program)
Application Opens:
January 1, 2026
Deadline:
April 30, 2026
Official Link:
https://www.osvfellowship.com/
About the Artist Fellowship
The O’Shaughnessy Fellowships provide financial support and network access to individuals pursuing independent projects. The program focuses on people who initiate and develop work across disciplines without requiring institutional affiliation.
The fellowship operates as a one-year remote program, allowing participants to continue their work from their own context while engaging with a broader network of mentors, partners, and peers.
What Is Offered – Artist Fellowship
- Up to $100,000.00 in equity-free funding
- Access to investors
- Access to partners
- Access to mentors
- Optional gatherings for Fellows
Who Should Apply
The fellowship is open to adults worldwide, regardless of their background.
They are looking for self-directed tinkerers who take initiative and build without waiting for permission, prolific problem solvers who have already created meaningful work in any field, and individuals who are relentlessly resourceful, able to move projects forward with limited support and strong judgment.
Timeline
Application Opens:
January 1, 2026
Deadline:
April 30, 2026
Why This Opportunity Matters
This fellowship offers a high level of unrestricted funding combined with access to a professional network, supporting independent work without requiring relocation or institutional affiliation.
Apply
https://forms.osv.llc/fellowships2026
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