Extra! Extra! (February)
Vol. 3; Issue 1.5
It’s mid-February at The Whole Utopianotes Catalog! A total eclipse of grants, fellowships, free writer & artist residencies, calls for submissions, open reading periods, jobs, gigs, new moons, Saturn in Aries, fire horsies & more. There is something here for you! There is more than enough for everyone!
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In addition to the mid-month Extra! Extra! bonus listings and 30-minute complimentary consultation, spring 2026 will bring you:
«(NEW)» Searchable database + application helper
«(NEW)» Library of templates and tools
«(NEW)» Bethany Arts Community Emerging Artist Fellowship
This two-week fellowship fellowship is designed to offer a creative home to emerging artists as they transition into and deepen their professional careers and artistic practices. Emerging Artist Fellows are provided with boarding, a private studio, and a $250 weekly stipend.
Deadline: February 20, 2026
«(NEW)» Green-Wood Cemetery – Merchandise Design Contest
Artists and designers submit designs inspired by the historic Brooklyn cemetery for its inaugural merchandise collection; selected artist receives a $2,000 honorarium.
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Trans Journalists Association – Reporting Fellowship
Six-month reporting fellowship on trans rights and communities; $5,000 stipend plus mentorship.
Deadline: February 20, 2026
Right to Write Awards
Full tuition award ($3,650) for a 7-month mentorship program supporting BIPOC or Veteran writers.
Deadline: February 22, 2026
«(NEW)» Kapnick Fellowship in Creative Writing – University of Virginia
Nine-month residential post-MFA/PhD fellowship in poetry with a $47,000 salary plus full benefits and teaching experience. (Poetry)
Deadline: February 22, 2026
«(NEW)» Van Lier Fellowship for Young Artists – The Clemente
Eighteen-month residency including a $20,000 award, shared studio space, professional development, and exhibition support. (Visual art, performance, multidisciplinary)
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award
$15,000 grant supporting early-career journalists working on character-driven literary reporting projects, run through the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute
Deadline: February 22, 2026
Altavoz Lab – Nick Oza Visual Fellowship
$15,000 fellowship for documentary photographers in Arizona and New Mexico working on community-rooted projects.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
Recess – Session Program
Artist workspace and development program with support valued at $22,500–$25,000. Recess partners with artists, youth, writers, and their chosen publics to create transformative cultural experiences.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
London Library – Emerging Writers Programme
One year of free London Library membership plus workshops, mentorship, and anthology publication.
Deadline: February 23, 2026
The Shed – Open Call
A commissioning program for early-career, NYC-based artists across disciplines with development, funding and presentation opportunities.
Deadline: February 24, 2026
«(NEW)» National Critics Institute – Arts Writing Workshop
Free two-week residential program on arts criticism with lodging and instruction provided. (Arts writing, criticism)
Deadline: February 24, 2026
«(NEW)» USArtists International
Supports U.S. artists presenting work internationally at festivals and global performing arts venues; grant amounts vary. (Performing arts)
Deadline: February 25, 2026
The Incubator for Executive Leaders of Color
Six-month leadership development and community support program for executive-level arts administrators in NYC.
Deadline: February 25, 2026
«(NEW)» Helen Frankenthaler Foundation – Climate Initiative (FCI)
Grants of up to $100,000 for visual arts organizations pursuing sustainability and energy efficiency. (Visual arts, arts organizations)
Deadline: February 27, 2026
«(NEW)» 2026/27 National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship
The National Book Foundation Teacher Fellowship supports and celebrates 6th–12th grade teachers who use innovative methods to make reading for pleasure a part of their students’ school day experience. Teachers receive a stipend as well as a book buying and supplies budget.
Deadline: February 27, 2026
«(NEW)» Just Buffalo Poetry Fellowship
One-month poetry fellowship offering a $2,000 cash stipend, free lodging in Buffalo during August 2026, and a featured reading at the Silo City Reading Series. Open to poets at any career stage. (Poetry)
Deadline: February 28, 2026
«(NEW)» A Public Space – Editorial Fellowship
Paid editorial fellowship supporting emerging editors through hands-on work with A Public Space magazine, emphasizing literary editing, writing, and publishing with a commitment to diversity and innovation. (Literary editing, publishing)
Deadline: February 28, 2026