[Ahs-grads] Fwd: [Amart-L] Apply Now! Fellowship Opportunity at Crystal Bridges

Tue Oct 28 11:11:46 PDT 2025

Please see call for fellowship applications below.

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From: Jason Weems <jweems at ucr.edu>
Date: Tue, Oct 28, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Subject: Fwd: [Amart-L] Apply Now! Fellowship Opportunity at Crystal Bridges
To: Iselda Salgado <iselda.salgado at ucr.edu>

Please forward to the grad students. Thanks!
Jason

Jason Weems
History of Art Department, Director of Graduate Studies
University of California, Riverside
http://arthistory.ucr.edu

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*From: *Taylor Pecktal <Taylor.Pecktal at crystalbridges.org>
*Subject: **[Amart-L] Apply Now! Fellowship Opportunity at Crystal Bridges*
*Date: *October 27, 2025 at 8:00:12 AM PDT
*To: *"Amart-L at barnard.edu" <Amart-L at barnard.edu>

Dear Colleagues,

Hello! I am reaching out today to let you know that applications are now
being accepted for the 2026-2027 cohort of Tyson Scholars of American Art
at Crystal Bridges. Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm on December
18th, 2025. Please feel free to share the attached flyer and details below
with folks you think might be interested. Any questions can be directed to
tysonscholars at crystalbridges.org. To learn more about the program and
access the application portal, visit
https://crystalbridges.org/reports-and-research/tyson-scholars/

*Call for Applications, 2026-2027  *

The Tyson Scholars of American Art program is a residential research and
writing-focused fellowship for interdisciplinary scholars expanding the
boundaries of investigation into American art from any time period. Since
its inception in 2012 through a $5 million commitment from the Tyson Family
Foundation and Tyson Foods, Inc., the Tyson Scholars Program has supported
the work of 79 scholars. Researchers from a variety of disciplines
nationally and internationally have worked on books, articles, and
exhibition projects while in residence.

Crystal Bridges and the Tyson Scholars program invite scholars focused on
visual art, architecture, craft, visual and material culture, performance
art, or new media to apply. We also invite applications from scholars
approaching US art transregionally and looking at the broader geographical
context of the Americas, especially Indigenous and Latinx art.

We invite anyone holding or pursuing a terminal degree in their field to
apply. The program offers fellowships proportionate to experience,
including pre-doctoral (or equivalent), post-graduate, and senior scholars.

While this is not an artist residency, the Tyson Scholars program does
welcome applications from artists who are working on projects that require
deep research. Not sure if this fellowship is for you? Check out our FAQ
for a more detailed list of eligibility requirements, or reach out to
*TysonScholars at crystalbridges.org
<TysonScholars at crystalbridges.org>*.

*About the Tyson Scholars Program Fellowship*

The Tyson Scholars Fellowship...

   - Provides access to the Crystal Bridges permanent collection; the
   scholarly community of Northwest Arkansas; visiting scholars, speakers, and
   artists; and resources at Crystal Bridges and the University of Arkansas
   library and archives
   - Engages with the Master of Arts in Art History/Arts of the Americas
   program at the University of Arkansas
   - Is responsive to individual scholar needs and goals
   - Provides a customizable fellowship
   - Offers opportunities for public engagement experience
   - Gives scholars an opportunity to be part of one of the most dynamic
   museums in America during a crucial period of growth and expansion
   - Is located in the Heartland with proximity to other research hubs and
   institutions in the region

*“The Tyson Scholars program provides a close-knit community and ideal
environment to accomplish writing. The Crystal Bridges collection and
library, in combination with the region’s resources, made this fellowship
program one of the most productive and beneficial that I participated in
while completing my dissertation. Northwest Arkansas is a growing community
with great potential to contribute to a robust dialogue on American art.”
–Matthew Limb, PhD, 2022-2023 Tyson Scholar*

Fellowships are residential and support full-time writing and research for
terms that range from six weeks to nine months. While in residence, Tyson
Scholars have access to the art and library collections of Crystal Bridges
as well as the library and archives at the University of Arkansas in nearby
Fayetteville. Stipends vary depending on the duration of residency and
experience, and range from $20,000 - $40,000 per semester, plus provided
housing. The residency includes $1,500 for relocation expenses and
additional research funds upon application. Scholars are provided a
workspace in the Crystal Bridges Library. The workspace is an enclosed area
shared with other Tyson Scholars. Housing is provided in a fully furnished,
shared four-bedroom residence within walking distance of the museum. Each
scholar will have their own bedroom and ensuite bathroom with shared living
room and kitchen.

During their residency, Tyson Scholars will intersect meaningfully with the
dynamic arts ecosystem in Northwest Arkansas. In addition to access to
Crystal Bridges and the Momentary (the museum’s satellite contemporary
visual, culinary, and performing arts venue), scholars have access to
resources, faculty, and graduate students at the University of Arkansas. In
2023, the University launched a Master of Arts in Art History/Arts of the
Americas program in partnership with Crystal Bridges, bringing new faculty
to the region. The Crystal Bridges curatorial staff is also growing, with
the addition of a curator of Indigenous art and the Windgate curator of
craft in 2023. Crystal Bridges is nestled into an Ozark ravine on 120 acres
of land. Art, architecture, and nature imbue the setting and make this
location unique.

*Taylor Pecktal*
Manager, Curatorial, Research & Fellowships

*Pronouns: she/her/hers*

*CrystalBridges.org <https://crystalbridges.org/>*   *theMomentary.org
<https://themomentary.org/>*
Bentonville, AR

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