The Other Job of an Artist
The life of an artist is always more complicated.

The life of an artist is always more complicated.

The 2026 grant cycle opens February 16. Submit a letter of intent by March 6.
Tanya Meléndez-Escalante, Diego Bendezu, Jalan and Jibril Durimel, and Natalie Nudell received the 2026 Vilcek Prizes in Fashion & Culture for their contributions to fashion representation.
Participants receive an artist’s fee, a research budget, housing, round-trip travel, mentoring, and other resources to support their work.
Sculptural carpets, woven works, and reimagined textiles by 14 contemporary artists examine housing, technology, social justice, and the environment.