# Artist Development Fellowship ## expand\_more ## Overview Artist Development Fellowships (ADF) support the artistic development of promising and/or accomplished student artists who, it is hoped, will one day look back on this opportunity and mark it as a significant contributor to their creative development. ![2020 Artist Development Fellow Alexandra Kim ’22. Geography: salmon stoneware clay, 11](/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2024-11/akimadf20_2.jpeg?itok=0znhW7fS) *2020 Artist Development Fellow Alexandra Kim ’22. Geography: salmon stoneware clay, 11” diameter, 20” height*ADFs are awarded annually by the [Council on the Arts](https://hu-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/troisi_fas_harvard_edu/ERH6Q0bN_SlBmP9l89jEXIYBX3XIOP41XPNkK99fW4N-Yg?e=sFFhAs), a standing committee of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Fellowships are open to sophomores and juniors currently enrolled in Harvard College. Applicants must undertake projects that will be completed prior to graduation. Fellowships are not awarded to first-year students or seniors except in extraordinary circumstances. ### Information Sessions: Thursday, December 18, 2025, 3-4pm [online](https://harvard.zoom.us/j/97932881941?pwd=5yhmPCuECTmMN6M8KIyZW8a0igsBSm.1) Thursday, January 15, 2026, 3-4pm [online](https://harvard.zoom.us/j/91078230346?pwd=4hQEwJEGPPPb8tEa6gIB4KrNqp0iLf.1) - [Tips as you complete your Artist Development Application ](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/2025-01/Things%20to%20consider%20when%20applying%20for%20an%20ADF.pdf) **2026 Academic Year Application:** Application available in CARAT as of December 5, 2025 **NOTE:** Along with the CARAT application, work samples will also be required. Further information will follow. **Application Deadline: Thursday, February 5, 2026** Questions: Contact [Stephanie Troisi](mailto:troisi@fas.harvard.edu) Please explore additional listings of resources and fellowship opportunities on the [Mignone Center for Success website](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/find-apply-for-funding/) and [Career Opportunities page.](/career-opportunities) A program of the Office for the Arts at Harvard (OFA) and the Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships. Current fellows Past Fellows ## Current fellows [### Meet the 2026 Artist Development Fellowship Recipients ](/news/2026/04/meet-2026-artist-development-fellowship-recipients) April 22, 2026 THE OFFICE FOR THE ARTS ANNOUNCES 8 UNDERGRADUATE ARTISTS TO RECEIVE ARTIST DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIPS The Office for the Arts at Harvard and the Office of the Dean for the Arts and Humanities announce the 2026 recipients of the annual Artist Development... ![Photos of the 2026 OFA Artist Development Fellows](/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/2026%20OFA%20Artist%20Development%20Fellows.jpeg?itok=11tTIwst) ## Past Fellows ### Press Releases - [2025 Artist Development Fellows](///file_url/1232) - [2024 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf24_pressrelease_final_4-5-24_da.pdf) - [2023 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf23pressrelease_final_april_11.pdf?m=1681308893) - [2022 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf22pressreleasemarch22.pdf?m=1681148913) - [2020 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf20pressr_.pdf?m=1611330341) - [2019 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf19pressrelease_4_1.pdf?m=1681149323) - [2018 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf18pressrelease_finalupdate-may21.pdf?m=1611330366) - [2017 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf17pr.pdf?m=1611330380) - [2016 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf16pr.pdf?m=1611330397) - [2015 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf15pr.pdf?m=1611330416) - [2014 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf14pr_2.pdf?m=1611330431) - [2013 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf13pr.pdf?m=1611330451) - [2012 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf12pr.pdf?m=1611330471) - [2011 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf11pr.pdf?m=1611330485) - [2010 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf10pr.pdf?m=1611330496) - [2009 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf09pr.pdf?m=1611330508) - [2008 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf08pr.pdf?m=1611330522) - [2007 Recipients Press Release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf06-07pr.pdf?m=1611330537) - [Program press release (PDF)](https://ofa.fas.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum4081/files/makeart/files/adf_announcement_pr06.pdf?m=1611330551)