Introducing the 2026 First Peoples Fund Native Performing Arts Fellows!
The Native Performing Arts (NPA) Fellowship is a year-long program that helps Native Artists create, practice and perform within the performing arts (theater, music, dance, live performance, etc.). The program provides them with network-building, professional development training and funding to work toward building a sustainable career within the Performing Arts landscape.
The NPA Fellowship offers a one-year $10,000 grant to Native performing artists. The program's purpose is to develop independent, satisfied, and credible Native performing artists, who are generous in spirit and dedicated to cultivating ways that grow their artistic knowledge and skills within their performance craft.
"This program continues to uplift Native performing artists dedicated to artistic growth and community values, and we are honored to support each of our NPA Fellows"
“It is extremely rewarding to see how diverse and talented these cohorts have been and we look forward to guiding this next round of performers into their next stage of development.” says Natalie Benally, Performing Arts Program Manager.
This program represents a $150,000 investment in Native performance artists, whose innovative work is essential to expanding the Indigenous Arts Ecology. Fellows will also receive yearlong professional development support to amplify their impact further.
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The Native Performing Arts Fellowship offers up to $10,000 in funding for Native performing artists across theater, dance, music, and more. This fellowship focuses on supporting artists holistically, with opportunities for professional growth through a tailored Native Arts Professional Development (NAPD) curriculum, mentorship from industry experts, and participation in FPF’s annual multi-day fellowship convening to connect with a diverse community of artists.
Explore the profiles of our fellows and learn more about their inspiring journeys and contributions to Indigenous art and culture. Let's celebrate their achievements and support their continued success as they enrich and elevate our communities.
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