Fellowship Description

The Color Me Gallery Fellowship offers a transformative, hands-on experience for creatives aged 16–24 to immerse themselves in the art and exhibition process. This program brings together Gallery Fellows to collaborate directly with renowned artists-in-residence Andrew Neyer and Andy J. Pizza during their celebrated Color Me exhibition at ArtWorks.

Fellows will engage in every aspect of the creative journey, including studio workshops, printmaking, professional development, and exhibition planning. Guided by Neyer and Pizza, they will design individual Color Me posters inspired by the artists’ distinctive styles and creative processes. Each Fellow will create one unique design, and produce 10 limited edition prints, which will be screen-printed, framed, and showcased for sale during the exhibition’s opening.

This immersive experience culminates in a group gallery showcase, offering Fellows the opportunity to develop their artistic voice while gaining invaluable insight into the professional art world.

 Key Fellowship Outcomes

• Creative Development: Design unique Color Me posters and gain hands-on experience in printmaking.
• Mentorship & Collaboration: Work directly with artists-in-residence Andrew Neyer and Andy J. Pizza while collaborating with peers.
• Professional Skills: Learn exhibition planning, curation, pricing, and marketing for showcasing and selling artwork.
• Curatorial & Art Industry Insights: Participate in exhibition installation, community engagement, and event coordination.

Gallery Fellowship Requirements

• Gallery Fellows must be 16 - 24 years old.
• Gallery Fellows must commit to attending all studio and professional development sessions.
• Gallery Fellows must participate in the installation and curation of the group exhibition.
• Gallery Fellows must participate in the Gallery Opening. 
• Gallery Fellows must participate in the deinstallation and closing of the group exhibition.

Program Schedule

Location: 2429 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206, Gallery Level & 3rd Floor Gallery Studio

• Studio Session 1: Monday, February 3 | 9am-2pm 
• Studio Session 2: Monday, February 24 | 9am-2pm 
• Studio Session 3: Monday, March 17 | 9am-2pm 
• Studio Session 4: Monday, March 24 | 9am-2pm 
• Professional Development Session 1: April 15 | 4-7pm
• Professional Development Session 2: April 17 | 4-7pm
• Professional Development Session 3: April 22 | 4-7pm
• Professional Development Session 4: April 24 | 4-7pm
• Exhibition Opening: Saturday, April 26 | Time TBD
• End of Exhibition & Deinstallation: Thursday, June 5 | 4-7pm
• Artwork Pickup: Friday, June 6| Time TBD

Application Requirements

Please upload artwork from your portfolio that you think speaks best to your style and talents. Please only upload a PDF with a minimum of 2 works of art and at maximum 5 works of art shown in your PDF portfolio. If you have any issues with uploading your portfolio, please send it directly to Karla Batres Gilvin at karla@artworkscincinnati.org.