26 Jun 2026

Fellows 2027-2028 Touchstone Gallery Fellowship

Touchstone Gallery –  Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Opportunity Description

U.S. Regional Deadline: July 7, 2026 – The Touchstone Gallery Fellowship provides a two-year artist membership at Touchstone Gallery in downtown DC. Selected Fellows will be guaranteed participation in over twenty group exhibitions, receive mentorship from arts professionals and established artists, presence on the Touchstone Gallery and Touchstone Foundation for the Arts websites, and a solo exhibition at the end of the two-year term. Since 2014, Fellowships have been awarded to artists and are based on artistic merit.

ELIGIBILITY
This Fellowship is intended for emerging artists who are at least 18 years old. There is no age limit. TFA defines an emerging artist as someone in the early-to-developing phase of their artistic career who is actively building a body of work but has not yet reached sustained, widespread visibility or institutional validation. Artists working in all disciplines who can commit to a two-year Fellowship term and can fulfill the responsibilities and requirements are encouraged to apply. While there is no set distance limit, applicants should be based in the greater Washington, DC area.

BENEFITS

  • Full Artist Membership and representation (non-exclusive) for the duration of the Fellowship.
  • A month-long solo show exhibition at Touchstone Gallery at the conclusion of the Fellowship, with an $1000 stipend to cover show materials and expenses.
  • Inclusion of artwork in Gallery group shows (artwork may not be repeatedly shown within a one year period) plus space for up to 5 additional unframed pieces.
  • Opportunity to participate in other exhibition opportunities arranged by the Gallery.
  • Representation on Gallery’s website, online store, and social media pages as applicable.
  • After the duration of the Fellowship, fellows may choose to continue Gallery membership in a category of their choice.

APPLY ONLINE
Download Prospectus for details.

Applications will be reviewed by the Touchstone Foundation for the Arts Board of Directors. A small group of semi-finalists will be asked to bring physical artwork for in-person review, and finalists will interview with the TFA Board. Touchstone Gallery Member Artists will complete a final review and select from the semi-finalists. One or more applicants will be awarded a Touchstone Foundation Fellowship for 2027-28, to begin in December 2026.

SALES
Work sold by Touchstone Gallery is subject to a 40% commission (60% artist/40% gallery) and a 25% commission on work sold due to Gallery referral.

QUESTIONS
If you have questions or require additional help or access to this application, please email fellowship@tfawdc.org

About:
Since its founding in 1976, Touchstone Gallery’s mission has remained unaltered: to enrich the lives of the community through diverse contemporary art exhibitions; to promote a rich variety of art talent in the DC region; to showcase national and international artists whenever possible; and to foster continuing artistic and career growth of its member artists through encouragement and support. Touchstone’s location at

Touchstone Gallery
901 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC.

Opportunity Categories: + Open to Multi-Media. Opportunity Types: Fellows. Opportunity Tags: $0 Entry/Application Fee, Deadlines 07 July thru Aug, and Open to Regional Artists. Benefits: *No Participation Fee, Education, Exhibition - Group, Exhibition - Online, Exhibition - Solo, In-Kind Benefit, and Stipend.

Opportunity expires in 49 days.

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