Smithsonian American Art Museum Opens Fellowship Applications for 2027–2028
Applications for the 2027–2028 fellowship program at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and Renwick Gallery are now open. As the largest and oldest fellowship in American art, it invites scholars focused on U.S. art, craft, and visual culture to apply, particularly those who can provide innovative insights. The residential fellowships grant access to a collection of over 47,600 works and numerous resources. There are three available fellowships: the Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program (SIFP), with a submission deadline of October 15, 2026; the Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship in Native American Art, also due on October 15, 2026; and the Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship, which has a deadline of February 1, 2027. For further details, visit americanart.si.edu/fellowships.
Key facts
- The Smithsonian American Art Museum (SAAM) and Renwick Gallery invite applications for 2027–2028 fellowships.
- The fellowship program is the oldest and largest in American art.
- Fellowships are residential and support full-time research in Smithsonian collections.
- Fellows have access to over 47,600 works, Archives of American Art, and an 180,000-volume library.
- Three fellowship opportunities: SIFP Fellowships, Betsy James Wyeth Fellowship, and Audrey Flack Short-Term Fellowship.
- Deadlines: October 15, 2026 for SIFP and Wyeth; February 1, 2027 for Flack.
- The Wyeth Fellowship is joint with the National Museum of the American Indian.
- Application details at americanart.si.edu/fellowships or saamfellowships@si.edu.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Renwick Gallery
- Smithsonian Institution
- National Museum of the American Indian
- Archives of American Art
- Library of Congress
- National Archives
- National Gallery of Art
- National Portrait Gallery
- Joseph Cornell Study Center
- Nam June Paik Archive
- Glasstire
Locations
- Washington, D.C.
- United States