Visual Arts Fellowships

WHAT IS A VISUAL ARTS FELLOWSHIP?

Visual Arts Fellowships are $3,000 unrestricted awards of merit, based on the artist’s portfolio, honoring the work of Wyoming visual artists whose work reflects serious and exceptional aesthetic investigation. Artists working in any media, including film and video, may apply. Applications are juried by noted artists, curators, and others in the visual arts from outside the state. Up to three fellowships may be given each year, and jurors may also select honorable mentions.

Recipients of the Visual Arts fellowships exhibit their work in the Wyoming Arts Council Biennial Exhibit, held every two years at a major visual arts institution or museum in the state. The exhibition is curated by one of the jurors, who serves on the panel for two years. The Wyoming Arts Council is now accepting applications for the Visual Arts Fellowships. Applications must be submitted online through CaFE where full details and eligibility requirements can also be found. The deadline to apply is June 3, 2020.

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Jurors

Iwan Bagus

Iwan Bagus was born in Jakarta, Indonesia. He began his career on the other side of the camera, working as a model in South East Asia for over 10 years. While modeling, he received a B.A. in Economics in Jakarta, and soon after he moved to Washington, DC to pursue his education further. He earned his M.S. in Engineering from George Washington University and M.A in Film Production from American University. Iwan’s work has been shown at the National Geographic Society, The Corcoran-WPA, The Carnegie Institute-DC, The Center for Fine Art Photography-Colorado, The Museum of America Organization States, Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Times Square-NYC, H-Gallery Bangkok, among others. His photography exhibitions have been reviewed by the Washington Post, NPR-WAMU, Washington City Paper, and others. Iwan has worked in New York, Los Angeles, DC, and Indonesia for exclusive commercial clients and magazines. He has also taken photos for non-profit organizations in DC and New York. Iwan uses his extensive experience in front of the lens to help direct models, actors, and portrait subjects. He has also served as a juror in photography competitions. Currently, Iwan is the Head of Photography concentration at the University of the District of Columbia, and a Professorial Lecturer at American University.

Nicole Herden

Nicole Herden is the Executive Director for the Museum of Nebraska Art. She formerly served as Curator of Art at Boise Art Museum. Herden holds two master’s degrees, an MFA in Visual Arts from Boise State University and an MA in Art History from Arizona State University. She has juried numerous exhibitions throughout the Pacific Northwest and has received multiple awards for her work.

Previous Visual Arts Fellowship Recipients

List of Previous Recipients