Arts Club of Chicago Announces 2026-27 Fellowship Recipients for Emerging Talent

The Arts Club of Chicago has selected four emerging artists and arts professionals for its 2026-27 fellowship program. Each fellow receives a $5,000 unrestricted grant over two years, $1,000 in Arts Club credits, exclusive event access, and mentorship opportunities. The program aims to support early-career individuals with up to eight years of practice through cross-disciplinary collaboration and networking. Fellows are nominated by Chicago arts professionals and gain two-year membership to the Arts Club. This initiative reflects the organization's century-long commitment to advancing Chicago's artistic community, with support from the Holly Palmer Foundation and individual donors.