Lower East Side Young Artists of Color Fellowship
The Lower East Side (LES) Young Artists of Color Fellowship is a program of FABnyc.
As the Lower East Side continues to fight displacement, marginalization, and racial inequities, we recognize that sustaining a sense of community requires many efforts and arts-based placemaking efforts, like the LES Young Artists of Color fellowship, can strengthen a sense of belonging across generations.
Besides their importance as creative voices in the LES, young artists of color are underrepresented in the arts sector as a whole. Peer circles of support combined with opportunities to share work and learn from others can be a critical factor in moving their professional development forward.
2024 Fellows
All Fellowship Cohorts
2024 LES Young Artists of Color Fellows
2023 LES Young Artists of Color Fellows
2022 LES Young Artists of Color Fellows
2021 LES Young Artists of Color Fellows
This project is supported in part through funds from the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and City Council Member Carlina Rivera. We define the Lower East Side as including the area from 14th Street to Canal, Bowery to the East River, as well as Chinatown. This includes Loisaida, the East Village, and all of Community District 3.