program

The Lincoln City Fellowship accepts new artists each year through an application process.  Selection is guided by a discerning committee of creative advisors, and prioritizes professional artists who embody drive, curiosity, generosity, and artistic purpose. 

All Lincoln City Fellows are invited to participate in monthly Community Programming and apply for an Artist Cohort.

New and returning artist applications for the 2024 Lincoln City Fellowship are closed.

Community programming

Community programming is available to all Lincoln City Fellows and includes virtual and in-person convenings with an emphasis on learning, development, and artist enrichment.

  • Each Artist to Artist: Spotlight + Share features two Lincoln City Fellows in an interview format sharing about their work, vision, inspiration, and personal reflections on their journey as an artist. In addition to the interview, each artist has the opportunity to showcase work and invite specified feedback from the group. Virtual

  • Fellows are invited into periodic 1:1 coaching sessions with Joey Borgogna, the Fellowship Director, to discuss personal creative goals and strategies for the year. Virtual/ In Person

  • Artist led conversations where an artist submits an artistic challenge or work in progress in which they are seeking specific input and advice from the group. Virtual/ In Person

  • Facilitated conversations and workshops with subject matter experts and artistic allies. Virtual/ In person

  • Customized interactive creative workshops and conversations that are designed to educate and encourage connection and creativity between artists. Virtual/ In person

  • Periodic invitations for Lincoln City Fellows to enjoy and support the work of other artists in the community. In Person

  • Nationwide meetups and facilitated gatherings for Lincoln City Fellows to connect in person.

  • Speranza's showcase is an annual gathering that offers both a reunion for all Lincoln City Fellows and a platform for featured performances and presentations from artists in the Production Cohort to a curated audience of art lovers and supporters.

    Los Angeles , CA

  • Our private online fellows portal is our main online hub for communications, online resources, schedule of events and social interaction with the cohorts. Virtual

  • All virtual conversations and workshops will be recorded and housed in the private online community for those fellows who are unable to attend live.

ARTIST COHORTS

These curated artist cohorts are unique tracks designed to nourish creative growth for artists seeking similar support in their artistic journey.

Given the limited spots in each Artist Cohort, each artist's ability to contribute to the cohort's experience, clarity of goals, availability, and commitment to the virtual and in-person programs will be key factors in the selection process.

  • The Contemplative Cohort beckons artists craving pause, reflection, play, rest, and rejuvenation.

    Artists in this cohort meet for 8 weekly, 1 hour long, virtual sessions prior to embarking on a 5-night retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The retreat, co-produced by the Nomadic School of Wonder, offers a haven for artists to recharge and bond through collaborative creative workshops, leisurely downtime, and nourishing meals.

    All expenses for the retreat, including meals, programming, and accommodations are included. In addition, each cohort member receives a $1000 stipend to support their travel and ability to participate in the program.

    Santa Fe Retreat dates: May 13-18, 2024

  • The Discovery Cohort is tailor-made for creative explorers who crave a safe space to flex their imaginative muscles, weave deeper bonds to their own narratives and those of others, and unlock new dimensions of perspective.

    Artists in this cohort meet for 6 weekly, two hour long, virtual sessions to participate in My Scripted Story™ - a highly personalized and interactive course that merges book club with theater to cultivate empathy, character, and connection.

    All participants are assigned a role in a play that they read, embody, and navigate together as a cast through a rich landscape of text and imagery in another time and place.

    All materials and course fees are included. In addition, each cohort member receives a $1000 stipend to support their ability to participate in the program and travel to Speranza’s end-of-year showcase in Los Angeles.

  • The Development Cohort caters to artists who are seeking inspiration, insight, and support as they are actively working towards bringing a creative project to completion.

    Artists in this cohort meet for 8 weekly, 1 hour long, virtual sessions prior to convening in NYC for a weekend of tactical workshops, invigorating arts encounters, curated meals, and peer-to-peer learning and collaboration.

    In addition to 3 nights NYC hotel accommodations, dinners, and activities, each cohort member also receives a $1000 stipend to support their travel and ability to participate in the program.

    NYC weekend convening dates: September 19-22, 2024

  • The Production Cohort is for artists who have completed or are near completing a performance, exhibition, film, writing, or artistic expression they're eager to present to an audience that they help curate.

    Participation in this cohort fosters accelerated project development, artistic camaraderie, and audience cultivation.

    Artists in this cohort meet for 8 weekly, 1 hour long, virtual sessions in preparation to perform/present at Speranza’s end-of-year artist showcase in Los Angeles.

    In addition to 2 nights LA hotel accommodations, dinners, and activities, each cohort member also receives a $1000 stipend to support their travel and ability to participate in the program.

    LA Artist Showcase weekend dates: November 7-9, 2024