Arts Fellows

Appell Arts Fellow and Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellow

Made possible through the generosity of Mr. Louis Appell, Jr., the Anne M. and Philip H. Glatfelter, III Family Foundation, and the Powder Mill Foundation, two arts fellowships are awarded annually to recent York College graduates. Founded in 2012, the Appell Arts Fellowship is awarded to a graduate of the Fine Art or Graphic Design program. Many former Appell Fellows have since remained in York to pursue their own artwork as well as careers in arts administration.

Due to the success of the Appell Fellow program, a second fellowship was piloted in 2022 and fully launched in 2023 with support from the Powder Mill Foundation. The Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellowship is awarded to a graduate of any arts-related program. Both fellows contribute to the growth and development of the Downtown York Arts District while refining their artistic abilities and building on other professional skills.

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James O'Shea, 2022-23 Appell Arts Fellow, and Ren Harbold, 2022-23 Powder Mill Arts Fellow, speaking about their artwork and fellowship experiences at the opening of their exhibitions.

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Purpose

The Appell Arts Fellowship and Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellowship are designed to allow a York College graduate to continue their progress toward arts-based careers after graduation, giving them the time and resources to extend their portfolio of work while also contributing to community-based uses of their art. Housed in York College’s Marketview Arts facility, the arts fellows connect the College with the vibrant York arts district and draw other York College students into the cultural life of York City.
Eligibility

Recent graduates of the York College Fine Art and Graphic Design programs are encouraged to apply for the Appell Arts Fellowship. The Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellowship is open to recent graduates of these two programs as well as to graduates of other arts-related programs at York College. Successful applicants demonstrate exceptional artistic/creative skills and accomplishments as well as a strong commitment to community engagement.
Guidelines for Applying

Applications for the 2024-2025 academic year are due by Sunday, April 21, 2024 on Slideroom. Candidates are interviewed each spring by a panel of faculty and staff from the Arts department and the Center for Community Engagement.
Benefits

The Appell Arts Fellow and Powder Mill Foundation Arts Fellow each receive an 11-month artist residency in the Downtown York Arts District where they work with the staff at Marketview Arts to develop, promote, and produce program offerings. They also have the opportunity to hone their artistic skills and curate an exhibition of their own work. In addition, each fellow receives an apartment, studio space, free parking, and a monthly stipend.