-President John F. Kennedy, Remarks at Amherst College, October 26, 1963
The Kennedy Center, a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy, honors our 35th President everyday by uplifting ideals from his legacy (service, justice, freedom, courage, and gratitude) that live through the arts. As part of this celebration of legacy, the Kennedy Center launched the "Citizen Artist Fellow Recognition" in 2016, which celebrates emerging artists across the country who utilize their art form for positive impact on communities.
Through
the Citizen Artists Fellows program, the Kennedy Center uplifts citizen
artistry, providing selected fellows with customized resources and support to
advance their work. During their year-long engagement, Citizen Artist Fellows
develop and strengthen connections in their fields, receive opportunities for
artistic collaboration and presentation, and gain access to Kennedy Center
Staff and Artistic Partners for individual professional development. In
return, the Citizen Artists enrich the Kennedy Center community, helping us
understand broader issues, reach new audiences, and learn through the power of
their art.
Kennedy Center Citizen Artist Fellows represent the overall diversity of the national audience the Kennedy Center strives to reflect and serve.
Selected Citizen Artist Fellows will...
Most of the fellowship takes place in the fellows’ home community, with frequent phone consultations with Kennedy Center staff and occasional in-person meetings at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. All transportation and housing for Arts Summits and Summer Retreat will be provided by Kennedy Center. Nominees must be available to attend both Arts Summits and the Summer Retreat in order to receive the recognition.
The nomination period for the 2019/2020 Citizen Artist Fellow cohort will be from October 1, 2018-December 22, 2018.
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