the bronx museum 2026 aim fellowship

Overview

The Bronx Museum is accepting applications for the 46th cycle of the AIM Fellowship program. The AIM Fellowship provides no-cost career-boosting resources to New York City-based visual artists who are at the early stages of their careers and seek to make a serious commitment to creative expression as a professional career.

Through an intensive series of professional development seminars and network-building activities, selected artists are offered intimate access to leading experts and cultural producers who guide artists on the practicalities of developing a sustainable art practice. AIM's practical guidance has helped over 1,300 New York City artists establish their art careers, including graduates Njideka Akunyili-Crosby, Polly Apfelbaum, Abigail DeVille, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Pablo Helguera, Byron Kim, Glenn Ligon, Joiri Minaya, Sarah Oppenheimer, Lucia Hierro, Erik Parker, Jacolby Satterwhite, and Anton Vidokle, among many others.

Program Format

Unfolding over a 9-month period (roughly one calendar year, with a summer break), a cohort of 14 AIM Fellows engage in an introductory 5-month foundational seminar in which participants meet weekly to explore issues concerning the art market and professional best practices.

Following the introductory program period, AIM Fellows reconvene to continue their engagement through special topic seminars, studio visits with peer and established artists, and exhibition preparation and time management seminars.

After the initial 9-month period, AIM Fellows will reconvene in early 2027 to design and co-facilitate a public convening at The Bronx Museum, sharing their knowledge with other artists seeking guidance in the area of professional development and career sustainability. A group exhibition, with a theme established by The Bronx Museum, will be held roughly every two years. The group exhibition aligns with the overall program goals of advancing artistic careers and developing professional skills as an artist.

AIM Fellows demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for building a diverse community of peers in alignment with The Bronx Museum’s mission to support artists of African, Asian, and Latin American ancestry, as well as artists for whom The Bronx has been formative or transformative.