2026 dementia arts fellowship
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE AT THIS LINK: https://dementiaspring.org/2026-fellowship-form/
APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 28TH AT MIDNIGHT EST
If you are a visual or performing artist breaking new ground, creating original work that challenges our assumptions about dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, working with your community in novel ways, or inspiring creativity and joy in those with memory loss, we encourage you to apply for this year’s Dementia Arts Fellowship.
In 2026, a cohort of artists from across the creative spectrum will be selected. Artists may come from the visual arts (painting, coloring, sculpting, film), music (listening to, singing, and playing) drama/movement (acting, storytelling, dance, choreography, playwriting, and expressive movement), songwriting, or poetry (writing and reading).
The Fellowship is ongoing! Dementia Spring will agree with Fellows to provide dementia subject matter expertise and advising as needed, to collaborate on project marketing, and to partner on outreach and engagement with the dementia community at large.
Each Impact Award recipient:
Receives a grant of up to $5,000 to advance their work
Receives essential marketing technical support, including professionally produced videos and social media resources
Works with subject matter experts in dementia, caregiving, senior living, palliative and end-of-life care, and other clinical/scientific fields of relevance
Learn about adjacent funding opportunities for work about or with the dementia community
Joins a network of artists and arts organizations telling new stories about dementia