With generous support from Cuyahoga County residents through a grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, Karamu House will offer 16 artist fellowship awards in 2023 – eight (8) visual arts; eight (8) performing arts.  Fellowships will be awarded in August 2023.  The goal of Room in the House is artistic growth and empowerment.  To this end, Karamu is excited to provide a financial award to support artistic growth, and a platform for exposure –digital and in-person.

The RITH application period has been extended until August 18, 2023 at 11:59 PM.

Application for the fellowship is open to artists who currently reside in Cuyahoga County with demonstrated commitment to their visual arts or performance-based practice.  Each selected Room in the House artist will receive a monetary stipend ($5,000) and the opportunity to exhibit/perform – virtually and/or in-person based on Karamu availability.

Application Deadline: August 18, 2023 at 11:59 PM