United States Artists Names 2026 Fellowship Recipients
United States Artists (USA), based in Chicago, has announced the 50 fellows for its 2026 initiative. Each artist will be awarded an unrestricted grant of $50,000, along with access to various professional tools and services. Notable visual artists among the recipients include Edra Soto, Eric-Paul Riege, Macon Reed, Maia Chao, Mercedes Dorame, and Raheleh Filsoofi. This year marks the program's twentieth anniversary, and it aims to provide support to artists across a wide range of disciplines, such as architecture, design, craft, dance, film, media, music, theater, traditional arts, visual arts, and writing. You can find the full list of 2026 fellows online.
Key facts
- United States Artists announced 50 recipients of its 2026 fellowship.
- Each fellow receives a $50,000 unrestricted cash award.
- Six visual artists are among the recipients: Edra Soto, Eric-Paul Riege, Macon Reed, Maia Chao, Mercedes Dorame, and Raheleh Filsoofi.
- The fellowship is in its twentieth year.
- Disciplines include architecture and design, craft, dance, film, media, music, theatre and performance, traditional arts, visual art, and writing.
- USA is based in Chicago.
- Fellows also get access to professional services and resources.
- The full list of fellows is available online.
Entities
Artists
- Edra Soto
- Eric-Paul Riege
- Macon Reed
- Maia Chao
- Mercedes Dorame
- Raheleh Filsoofi
Institutions
- United States Artists
Locations
- Chicago
- United States