Strathmore Arts and Social Justice Fellowship

Applications for the 2026 Arts & Social Justice Fellowship program are now open until Sunday, September 14th at 11:59pm.

The Arts and Social Justice Fellowship (ASJF)  supports youth leadership at the intersection of arts and social change. High schoolers from DC, Maryland, and Virginia attend performances at regional venues, engage in thematic workshops with mentors and their peers, and create final projects exploring issues of importance to them through media of their choosing.

Presented by Strathmore with core partner Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company,  ASJF was created in 2022 as part of their co-presentation of Octavia E. Butler’s "Parable of the Sower" by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon. This educational program seeks to identify the next generation of artists whose activism reflects Butler’s dynamic lineage. 

There is no cost to participate. Fellows receive a $750 stipend to support the creation of their final projects and are matched with professional artist mentors. 

A calendar of events will be shared in early August. Fellows are required to attend all performances which are not marked as optional. Applicants must look carefully at their calendars to ensure they will be able to commit fully to the program.

Click here to see a calendar of last year's programming.

Please review all application instructions and eligibility information here:
https://www.strathmore.org/community-education/arts-and-social-justice-fellowship/#2025