Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship

Professional Fellowships @Fellowships posted 2 weeks ago

Job Description


The Irene Yamamoto Arts Writers Fellowship, administered by the Daniel K. Inouye National Center for the Preservation of Democracy at the Japanese American National Museum (JANM), is an annual program that supports emerging arts writers of color. Established to honor Irene Yamamoto, a lifelong arts enthusiast, the fellowship aims to amplify diverse voices in arts criticism, encouraging writers to explore and critique art from their own cultural and political perspectives.

Role Description:
Fellows engage in a six-month program that includes:

  • Unrestricted Grant: Each fellow receives a $5,000 award to support their writing endeavors.

  • Publication Opportunity: Fellows have the chance to publish a piece of criticism or review on the Democracy Center’s blog.

  • Public Presentation: An opportunity to deliver a talk at the Democracy Center at JANM, sharing insights from their work.Focus Area: The fellowship’s focus rotates annually; for 2025, the emphasis is on music criticism.

  • Application Cycle: Annually

  • Be a U.S. citizen or current resident.

  • Be at least 18 years old.

  • Identify as a member of a community with ancestry in the original peoples of Africa, Asia, the Americas, Oceania, or the Pacific Islands.

  • Have less than two years of publication experience, which may include blogs or self-publishing.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to writing about music.

Preferred or Required Qualifications:

  • Strong analytical and critical writing skills.

  • Ability to provide unique cultural and political perspectives in arts criticism.

Benefits and Perks:

  • $5,000 unrestricted grant to support writing projects.

  • Publication opportunity on the Democracy Center’s blog.

  • Platform to present work publicly at JANM.

  • Connection to a network of arts writers and professionals.

Where and How You Can Apply:

  • Applications are submitted through JANM’s official website.

  • For more information and to apply and visit the official website

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