Established in 2015, Tulsa Artist Fellowship was created as a place-based arts initiative by the George Kaiser Family Foundation (GKFF) that addresses pressing challenges for contemporary artists and arts workers living in and joining the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

A central part of the Fellowship’s initiative is stimulating and participating in Tulsa’s growing and thriving arts community. TAF supports contemporary artists across all mediums and celebrates the transformative power of arts through intentional programming.

 
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Inclusivity is our driving force.

Tulsa Artist Fellowship welcomes artistic practitioners of all kinds. Beginning as a program for visual artists, we have purposefully expanded our mission to support contemporary artists of all mediums, as well as arts workers.

We promote diversity within our fellowship and specifically reserve places for Native artists.

 
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

 
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CENTRAL STANDARD LAUNCHES IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA WITH INAUGURAL EXHIBITION DRIFT///HOLD
Feb 20
CENTRAL STANDARD LAUNCHES IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA WITH INAUGURAL EXHIBITION DRIFT///HOLD

Central Standard, a new contemporary art platform based in Tulsa, will launch its inaugural exhibition, Drift///Hold, presented in partnership with the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. The exhibition opens on February 20 at the newly renovated Price Family Properties’ Arco Building (119 E. 6th Street, Tulsa, OK). Founded by Tulsa-born curators Lindsay Aveilhé and Ashanti Chaplin, Central Standard is dedicated to elevating contemporary art in Middle America and fostering international artistic exchange. 

NEXT OPEN CALL: 2026-2028 AWARD TERM
Apr 2
NEXT OPEN CALL: 2026-2028 AWARD TERM

Tulsa Artist Fellowship invites applicants from all arts disciplines to apply for its 2026–2028 award term. Applications will open on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, and close on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. 

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FIRST FRIDAYS: APRIL 2025
Apr 4
FIRST FRIDAYS: APRIL 2025

Since its inaugural program year in 2016, Tulsa Artist Fellowship has hosted First Fridays, a free monthly series highlighting our awardees, alum-in-residence, and Tulsa community members. First Fridays features artistic workspaces, exhibitions, workshops, live music, and food across our studios, roof terrace, and gallery spaces. As always, First Fridays are free and open to all.

SAVE THE DATE: OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 2025
Oct 3
SAVE THE DATE: OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND 2025

Mark your calendars for Tulsa Artist Fellowship's 2025 Open House from October 3-5. Enjoy diverse events by our vibrant community of artists, embodying our commitment to nurturing Tulsa and its visionary artistic practitioners. Programs fostered interconnectedness through community care and collaboration. This arts-centered weekend featured exhibitions on view, site-specific installations, performances, readings, panel discussions, film screenings, open studios, art and literary publications, community meals, and more. Weekend highlights include installations, panel discussions, film screenings, open studios, performances, workshops, community meals, and more.

 
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LATEST NEWS

TULSA ARTIST FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCES 2025-27 AWARD COHORT

Marking the tenth anniversary of Tulsa Artist Fellowship, 10 awardees working across various arts disciplines were selected to receive $2.35 million in resources by a panel of esteemed arts leaders to live and work in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 
 
 
 
 
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