The Invisible Dog Fellowship Program

The Invisible Dog is thrilled to announce its new fellowship program! This program is an independent study for those working in the arts giving the opportunity to cultivate skill sets through educational programing, courses, studio practice, research, etc. intended to encourage their personal practice or introduce them to new materials or methodologies. Examples of possible proposals include those for attending workshops, acquiring certificates, and taking courses in artisan bread making, sound design, bobbin lace making, metalworking, or in administrative fields, like human resources, marketing, or communication. The fellowship can be used to cover educational expenses, related supplies, transportation, and other associated expenses; and is open to anyone working in the arts or a related field.

Recipients are expected to employ the skills they hone in conjunction with The Invisible Dog. This can be through the production of a visual, aural, or written project, or can be through providing related services, such as creating social media content or graphics. Think of The Invisible Dog and its community as raw material for your study.

Proposals should include a CV or resume, personal summary, sample outline of the independent study, projected budget, and proposed project or services; and can be sent to lucien@theinvisibledog.org with the subject “Fellowship Program.”

Funding of projects will be on a first come, first served basis, averaging $1,000 - 5,000.  

* FYI - We are particularly excited by projects with an emphasis on studying new territories in your practice or overcoming obstacles.

You can support the fellowship program by making a tax deductible donation today

Inaugural recipient:

Lauren Campbell navigates the world of storytelling at the vibrant crossroads of food, culture, and film. Her academic journey led her through Brown University, where she created her own Food and Culture major. There Lauren studied food’s impact on people through time and space, which she explored through the lenses of narrative, agricultural practices, and cultural context. Now under the sponsorship of The Invisible Dog Fellowship Program, Lauren is taking film production courses at BRIC Arts, a media center dedicated to providing Brooklyn residents with cultural and educational opportunities surrounding media. She is currently working on two film projects, a documentary on The Invisible Dog’s 15th Season and A Dash of Awkward, a web series on food and culture.