APWLD Uprising Art Rising Feminist Artivism Fellowship 2026: Fully Funded for Asian Artists

Artists in Asia and the Pacific have a new chance to blend creativity with social change. The APWLD Uprising / Art Rising Feminist Artivism Fellowship 2026 offers fully funded support worth $3,000. This program helps feminist artists create works that highlight women’s rights, justice issues, and community struggles.

About APWLD

The Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development, or APWLD, leads feminist efforts in the region. It has over 313 members from 31 countries and territories. APWLD focuses on women’s human rights, building feminist movements, and promoting development justice. The group challenges inequalities through research, advocacy, and creative projects. It also supports grassroots activism and strengthens solidarity among feminists.

Fellowship Overview

This fellowship builds on a 2025 art exhibition called “On Debt Row” in Spain. That event looked at debt’s effects on women in the Global South. Now, APWLD expands it into a regional program for artists. Fellows work with activists and groups to make art about real-life issues. The goal is to use art for advocacy, education, and movement-building.

Key Benefits

Fellows receive a $3,000 stipend for their projects and expenses. This covers production costs based on approved proposals. Other perks include training in feminist analysis, mentorship from APWLD experts, and links to grassroots groups. Artists gain networking, event access, and exposure. Their work gets shown in Bangkok and promoted on APWLD platforms.

Duration

The program runs from June 2026 to November 2026. During this time, fellows collaborate online and in person. A key event happens in October 2026 in Bangkok.

Main Themes

Projects should tackle feminist and justice topics. Choose one or more areas:

Feminist Economic Justice

Cover debt, austerity, privatization, women’s work, and resistance to unfair debt.

Climate Justice

Explore women’s leadership in climate action, environmental defense, and fights against extractive industries.

Peace and Justice

Address militarism, surveillance, occupation, and threats to women defenders.

Food Sovereignty

Look at agroecology, indigenous foods, land rights, and opposition to big agriculture.

Feminist Trade Justice

Examine trade systems, corporate power, women’s labor, and rights in trade.

Labor and Migration

Focus on migrant workers, exploitation, rights, and gender in labor.

Who Can Apply

Artists from Asia and the Pacific qualify. Fields include visual arts, theater, film, digital media, and interdisciplinary work. Individuals or teams can apply, but teams share the $3,000 stipend. You need experience in feminist art or social justice. English proficiency is required, plus one regional language. Be ready to travel if needed.

Responsibilities of Fellows

Fellows create at least one major artwork. They join virtual sessions, collaborate with partners, and attend events. Travel to Bangkok for the art space event is part of it. Submit reports, photos, videos, and process updates for social media. End with a reflection meeting.

The Feminist Art Space in Bangkok

This event is a highlight. It creates a space for art, experimentation, healing, and storytelling. Fellows exhibit their work and build community. The gathering strengthens feminist voices across the region.

Mentorship and Training

Fellows get paired with APWLD programs matching their theme. Training covers patriarchy, globalization, militarism, and development justice. This builds skills in analysis and movement work.

Selection Criteria

Judges look at your art background in feminist or justice themes. They check project creativity, feasibility, relevance, and impact. Show commitment to feminist principles. Language skills and travel ability matter too.

Application Documents

Submit an online form, CV, project proposal, budget, and portfolio samples.

Deadline and How to Apply

Apply by May 28, 2026. Visit the APWLD application page for details and to submit. Early applications help avoid last-minute issues. This fellowship turns art into action for justice.

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