Emerging Critic Path
A pathway for writers building a career in art and cultural criticism, from first commissions to major fellowships and grants.
- Entry
Frieze New Writers Programme
Frieze
Frieze's programme for new voices in art writing. An excellent first published credit in a major art publication.
Vienna, Austria
- Foundation
CUE Art Foundation Art Critic Mentorship Program
CUE Art Foundation / AICA-USA
One-to-one mentorship pairing emerging critics with established writers. Builds both craft and connections.
New York, United States
- Intermediate
AICA Incentive Prize for Young Art Critics
International Association of Art Critics (AICA)
International recognition through AICA, demonstrating your standing in the professional criticism community.
Remote (international)
- Advanced
Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts / Creative Capital
The Andy Warhol Foundation's Arts Writers Grant. One of the few major grants dedicated to art criticism and writing.
United States
- Advanced
NBCC Emerging Critics Fellowship
National Book Critics Circle
A fellowship from the National Book Critics Circle, placing you among the most promising literary and cultural critics.
Remote