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ALEXA ROSE FELLOW

$25,000 MERIT AWARD
SEEKING A GENEROUS BEACON
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For the 2026 Alexa Rose Fellow, the Foundation seeks to recognize a deeply rooted, inspired contributor to our community. Seeking a generous beacon, an Artist who changed the face of our artistic landscape, in a manner that is ownably and authentically ours—and perhaps offered a new entry point to the arts for thousands. 

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  • The artist’s practice invests in visual, performing, literary arts, or new forms.
     

  • The artist has created their work in Ada or Canyon County, and that work has reached a total audience of 50,000-100,000 people or more during any five-year stretch between 2010 and 2025.
     

  • The artist has established professional relationships with arts peers outside Idaho and often uses those connections to create opportunities for other local artists.
     

  • The artist regularly provides professional recommendations for others and their career features examples of doors opened for five or more local artists throughout their career;
     

  • The artist aligns aspects of their practice with local/regional community engagement, sharing their process and expertise with others outside their immediate sphere;
     

  • The artist offers thoughtful contributions to contemporary arts and to the field of artmaking at large;
     

  • Time and a financial investment could offer a turning point for the artist; and
     

  • The artist is a professional of strong character and integrity.

ELIGIBILITY

  • Nominees must be a full-time Resident of Ada or Canyon County or an Indigenous Boise Valley tribal member who may reside elsewhere, and be 25 years or older.
     

  • Nominees have built a career in any artistic discipline(s), including but not limited to performing, literary, film, visual, or new forms in Ada or Canyon County for a minimum of eight years;
     

  • Nominees may not be enrolled in a degree program, nor have assignments pending at the time of acceptance.
     

  • Nominees are eligible to accept taxable income in the United States. Merit-based selection does not take into consideration the financial capacity or financial needs of candidates. Previous and current funding from the Foundation is a point of pride and does not impact eligibility.

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NOMINATION PROCESS

For the 2026 Alexa Rose Fellowship, a qualified anonymous community-based Nominating Committee submits nominations in October 2025, with notification of the selected Fellow no later than December 10th and the public announcement in early January.

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Please stay tuned for the announcement of the next Alexa Rose Fellow. Many thanks to all who participated in the 2026 selection process.

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​​​Get inspired by past Fellows​!

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