The AFIELD Fellowship awards three individuals from the arts and culture field who have initiated bold, long-term social projects within their communities. Each Fellow receives a US$10,000 grant and joins a lifelong peer network of changemakers.
The Art Space Grant, in collaboration with KADIST, supports independent art spaces around the world that demonstrate both artistic excellence and a strong commitment to addressing urgent social issues. A total of US$40,000 in grants is awarded across several initiatives.
We are proud to introduce the recipients of the two complementary grants supporting artists and cultural practitioners who drive social change and foster collective imagination.
The 2025 AFIELD Fellowship is awarded to:
Palestinian cultural leader and educator Rawand Arqawi for Fragments Theatre, a cultural center in Jenin providing children, youth, and women with creative space for theater, film, and visual arts, fostering artistic skills, resilience, and social cohesion in a conflict-affected community. Learn more
Argentine trans activist María Belén Correa and visual artist Cecilia Estalles for Archivo de la Memoria Trans (AMT), an archive preserving Argentina’s trans and 'travesti' histories while empowering communities, promoting reparations, and fostering education, art, and intergenerational dialogue. Learn more
Brazilian writer, professor, and researcher Conceição Evaristo for Casa Escrevivência, a cultural and educational space,devoted to challenging colonial erasures through the preservation of the history and memories of Black women in Pequena África, Rio de Janeiro. Learn more
The 2025 Art Space Grant is awarded to:
Vasl Artists' Association, a Karachi-based artist-led platform that facilitates dialogue between diverse artistic communities. Through residencies, exhibitions, and education programs, they amplify underrepresented voices and nurture artistic freedom across South Asia. Learn more
Operación Queer/Cochona, a Managua-based collective of artists, activists, and scholars creating intersectional, transfeminist projects that use art and critical pedagogy to challenge systems of exclusion across Nicaragua and Central America. Learn more
CAMPO Arte Contemporânea, a creative collective and independent cultural center grounded in counter-colonial thought and collective learning. Through residencies, performances, and community projects, they support local and global networks in and beyond Teresina, Northeast of Brazil. Learn more
As an international network of cultural changemakers, AFIELD is anchored in the fundamental belief that artists are essential to the fabric of society, as thinkers and visionaries. By providing resources and support, AFIELD believes in their profound capacity to lead transformational change in their communities and society as a whole.
