The Lincoln City Fellowship

The Lincoln City Fellowship is a nationwide residency that builds the creative capacity of professional artists through customized retreats, in person convenings, online community programming, and financial assistance.

The program serves US-based artists from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds who are united by their drive to create, posture of curiosity, generous spirit, and artistic purpose.

Qualities of a Lincoln City Fellow

Fellows have a strong body of original creative work and are eager to expand their artistic depth alongside creative peers. Creating art is not a side hobby, it is an essential and prioritized aspect of each fellow's life.

Fellows have a desire to learn and develop their perspective through connecting and engaging with other people who may not believe all of the same things about the world, humanity, or any political, societal, or spiritual issue that can be named.

Fellows are eager to engage with the community of artists and co-create an experience of support and refuge within the cohort. They are enthusiastic to share their work and resources, while participating in group discussions with an open mind and heart.

Fellows have a deep sense of purpose and intention behind the work they create.  They are committed to artistic expression and have a desire to develop meaningful work in their specific discipline.

Past cohort and retreat participants are encouraged to join our ongoing in-person and virtual community events, designed to provide personalized support, foster continued connection with fellow artists, and promote artistic development throughout the year.

2026 Program Offerings

  • The Lincoln City Fellowship provides artist residencies designed to nurture curiosity, focus, and creative growth. Through a blend of virtual sessions and in-person retreats, artists receive time, space, and support to explore new ideas, refine their work, and reconnect with what inspires them. Virtual/ In Person

    Apply HERE.

  • The Monthly Huddle is a monthly virtual gathering where Fellows come together for connection, conversation, and shared inquiry around creative life and practice. Sessions may include guest speakers, peer dialogue, project check-ins, or open discussion, depending on the needs and interests of the group.

    Open to Fellows year-round, these gatherings foster a supportive, collaborative environment, offering space to share updates, ask questions, exchange ideas, and stay connected to the broader Fellowship community. Virtual

  • 1:1 coaching sessions for artists seeking personalized creative, strategic and grant-writing support. Virtual/In Person

  • Sponsored tickets for Fellows to attend performances, productions, and exhibitions featuring the work of their peers. In Person

  • Nationwide meetups and facilitated gatherings for Lincoln City Fellows to connect in person. In Person.

  • Our private online fellows portal is our main online hub for communications, online resources, schedule of events and social interaction with the cohorts. Virtual

  • All virtual conversations and workshops will be recorded and housed in the private online community for those fellows who are unable to attend live.