FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

For two decades, this competition has been a magnet for exceptionally talented artists from the U.S. and around the world.

Fellowship winners receive a $3,000 cash stipend, unlimited round-the-clock use of Kala’s studio and equipment for up to six months, and a number of professional development and exhibition opportunities. Assistance in finding appropriate low-cost housing solutions is often provided to visiting artists by the program directors. Hosting eight new international artists at Kala each year helps to ensure that the artistic energy and vision of Kala’s entire community of artists in residence is continually re-energized and rejuvenated.

2009-2010 Kala Fellowship Winners:

Terry Berlier, La Honda, CA
Val Britton, San Francisco, CA
Chris Duncan, Oakland, CA
Jeffrey Hantman, Oakland, CA
Katy Higgins, Brooklyn, NY
Sean McFarland, San Francisco, CA
Ranu Mukherjee, San Francisco, CA
Laura Paulini, Albany, CA
Bassem Yousri, Philadelphia, PA

 

Honorable Mentions Awards:

Elisheva Biernoff, San Francisco, CA
Michael Damm, Oakland, CA
Abner Nolan, San Francisco, CA
Genevieve Quick, San Francisco, CA

The selection of only nine artists from a highly competitive pool of talented applicants is a very difficult decision. Kala has selected an additional four artists to receive Honorable Mention Awards. This acknowledgement provides each of these artists with a complimentary one-month studio residency at Kala. These Honorable Mention residencies are meant to recognize the high quality of these artists’ work and provide support for their current projects through the use of Kala’s studio and equipment.