The Tulsa Artist Fellowship has announced an open call for its 2027–2029 award cycle, seeking ten artists and arts workers for a three-year residency in Oklahoma. Selected fellows receive a comprehensive financial package totaling over $150,000 in stipends, plus housing and relocation support, in exchange for committing to live and work in Tulsa. The program, established by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, emphasizes long-term community engagement and the development of ambitious, site-specific projects.
This fellowship represents one of the most significant place-based artist investments in the United States, highlighting a growing trend of using arts funding as a tool for urban revitalization and civic discourse. By offering substantial multi-year stability, the initiative aims to shift the cultural gravity away from traditional coastal hubs and foster a sustainable creative ecosystem in the American Midwest.