Crystal Bridges Opens Applications for 2026–2027 Tyson Scholars of American Art Program

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art has opened applications for the 2026–2027 cohort of the Tyson Scholars of American Art Program, a distinguished residential fellowship supporting research and writing in American art. Since its launch in 2012, the program has been expanding the boundaries of scholarship in art history and related fields.

Backed by a $5 million commitment from the Tyson Family Foundation and Tyson Foods, Inc., the Tyson Scholars Program has supported the work of 85 scholars to date. Participants have come from across the United States and around the world, contributing books, articles, and exhibitions that have enriched the understanding of American art.

The Tyson Scholars Program invite scholars focused on visual art, architecture, craft, visual and material culture, performance art, or new media. The program also invites applications from scholars approaching US art transregionally and looking at the broader geographical context of the Americas, especially Indigenous and Latinx art. 

Crystal Bridges invites anyone holding or pursuing a terminal degree in their field to apply. The program offers fellowships proportionate to experience, including pre-doctoral (or equivalent), post-graduate, and senior scholars. 

For more about the program and how to apply.

(applications close December 18th, 2025)