The Wagner Foundation has selected artists Tomashi Jackson, Lucy Kim, and Yu-Wen Wu as the recipients of its 2026 Wagner Arts Fellowships. Each artist, based in the Boston area, will receive an unrestricted $75,000 grant, professional development support, and will participate in a group exhibition at the Wagner Gallery in Cambridge from August to December 2026.
The fellowships, now in their second year, are a significant investment in mid-career and established artists whose work engages with social change, aiming to bolster Boston's creative community. The foundation's commitment underscores the role of artists in shaping cultural legacy and highlights a growing trend of major, unrestricted grants that provide crucial financial stability and recognition for artists addressing pressing societal issues.