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title: "2027 Creative Catalyst Fellowship Open Call"
organization: "AAPI Civic Engagement Fund"
category: fellowship
deadline: 2026-10-15
valid_through: 2026-10-15
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "$30,000 to produce work, communications consultation, promotion of final work, travel and accommodations for retreat, exhibition placement support"
eligibility: "Open to individual artists whose work engages the public on critical issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and can serve as a catalyst for civic participation. Previously awarded Creative Catalyst Fellows can reapply three (3) years after completing their previous Fellowship."
source_url: "https://aapifund.org/2027-creative-catalyst-fellowship-open-call"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/2027-creative-catalyst-fellowship-open-call-aapi-civic-engagement-fund-97a866e8"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-10-06T18:15:37.574112
---
# 2027 Creative Catalyst Fellowship Open Call

**Organization**: AAPI Civic Engagement Fund
**Category**: fellowship
**Deadline**: 2026-10-15
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: $30,000 to produce work, communications consultation, promotion of final work, travel and accommodations for retreat, exhibition placement support
**Eligibility**: Open to individual artists whose work engages the public on critical issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and can serve as a catalyst for civic participation. Previously awarded Creative Catalyst Fellows can reapply three (3) years after completing their previous Fellowship.

## Description

The Creative Catalyst Fellowship supports individual artists whose work engages the public on critical issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and can serve as a catalyst for civic participation. Up to eight artists will each receive $30,000 to produce work around the theme of "Belonging." Fellows will also receive communications consultation, promotion of their final work, and support for exhibition placement.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://aapifund.org/2027-creative-catalyst-fellowship-open-call
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/2027-creative-catalyst-fellowship-open-call-aapi-civic-engagement-fund-97a866e8