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OFFROUTE 2026 FALL FELLOWSHIP

**Fall Communities of Care Fellowship// applications open in early July​

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FALL FELLOWSHIP PREVIEW

 

Offroute Art is seeking visual artists ages 18–25 for our fall fellowship – a program exploring what it means to care for one another, and how that care shows up in our art.

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In partnership with The Midwife Center in Pittsburgh, this fellowship asks: What does community care look like? Who holds us? How do we hold each other? We're looking for artists who are curious about these questions and ready to make work in response.

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What the fellowship includes:

  • Virtual August Orientation

  • Monthly Saturday meetings September - December at Ketchup City Creative in Sharpsburg

  • Additional virtual group check-ins

  • Community, mentorship, and space to develop new work

  • A site-specific group exhibition in January at The Midwife Center in the Strip District

  • A $500 stipend for fellows who successfully complete the program

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Fellowship Meeting Dates:

  • August - Virtual Orientation - 8/22 - [Zoom]

  • September - 9/12, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. - [Ketchup City Creative]

  • October - 10/23, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. - [Midwife Center]

  • November - 11/14, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. - [Ketchup City Creative]

  • December - 10/5, 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. - [Ketchup City Creative]

  • January - TBD Installation & Reception - [Midwife Center]

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Who should apply: Visual artists ages 18–25 based in the Pittsburgh region who are curious, committed, and interested in the intersection of art and community. Please note the above dates.  Fellows must be fully available to meet and participate during each fellowship session. 

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To apply: application will open in early July. Check back soon!

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Questions? Contact offrouteart@gmail.com

Fall 2026 Offroute Art Fellowship Application

Birthday (fellowship is open to artists ages 18 - 25)
Month
Day
Year
What methods of transportation would you likely use to attend our in-person sessions (there are no right or wrong answers, this information helps us with planning):
If you are selected for the Fellowship, can you confirm that you are able to attend each sessions? Because this fellowship is so short, it is mandatory to fully participate in each session.
Yes
No
Other

We ask the following questions to get a sense of who we are connecting with and identify who we might be missing so we can be sure to reach out more effectively. We value your right to self-identify, or not, so if you prefer not to answer, you are welcome to write “Prefer not to say.”

Next steps: We will email with a decision by August 10, 2025.
I understand
Next steps. If your art is not selected this time, we encourage you to try again in the future!
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Values: I understand that Offroute is an inclusive and supportive community. I have read Offroute's mission, understand, and support its work to support emerging artists and to connect the wider public.
I understand
Payment: Artists are compensated $500 via Paypal for successful completion of the program (e.g.: attending all sessions, contributing to the group, and supporting the final show). If you are accepted, you must have an Paypal account set up.
I understand
Questions: If I have any questions about the process or need any clarification, I will email offrouteart@gmail.com. Email is our preferred method of contact.
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