Short Description
The West Bay View Foundation Fellowship is an immersive, full-time, six‑month studio position for a visual artist specializing in papermaking. Established in 2018, the fellowship offers the opportunity to work in a professional papermaking studio (Dieu Donné) in New York City, collaborate with master papermakers, and develop projects using handmade paper as a core art form.
Fellowship Period: Begins at the end of August 2025 and runs for six months (through approximately February 2026).
The fellowship emphasizes using handmade paper as an integral element of the creative process—not merely as a substrate. It values experimentation, problem-solving, and collaborative artistic practice, offering artists the chance to expand their professional practice and network in NYC.
How to Apply:
Submit your application via the online Slideroom portal (do not mail or email application materials directly).
Required Materials:
CV
Artist statement
Two professional references
Letter of recommendation
Letter of interest
8–10 artwork images (portfolio in a single PDF)
Responses to a few short questions regarding your practice and papermaking experience
Selection Process:
Timeline:
Applications open January 28, 2025
Deadline: March 3, 2025 (11:59 PM EST with a 3‑day grace period)
Finalists will be invited to interview between March and April 2025
Decisions will be communicated in late April 2025
The selected fellow will work on-site at Dieu Donné for at least three days per week and will have additional flexibility for solo work and networking.
Eligibility
Open to visual artists with papermaking training and an MFA degree.
Applicants must be proficient in Western papermaking techniques and have a demonstrated commitment to using handmade paper as a creative medium.
Must be available to work in person at Dieu Donné in a busy studio environment, engaging in physically demanding work (able to lift at least 50 lbs).
Must have the right to live and work in the United States (no visa sponsorship is provided).
The fellowship must be the applicant’s primary focus during the residency.
Program Benefits or Awards
$30,000 stipend for transportation and living expenses
Mentorship from studio directors Amy Jacobs and Tatiana Ginsberg (each with 25+ years of experience)
A one‑week intensive studio session with a director for a larger or more complex project
Opportunity to expand professional practice and build an artistic network in NYC
Entry Fee:
$10.00 USD
Location:
New York City, USA (Dieu Donné studio)
Deadline:
March 3, 2025
Website link:
https://www.dieudonne.org/west-bay-view-fellowship-information
Apply link:
https://dieudonne.slideroom.com/#/login/program/82848/Tbj7PCG4m5
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