Gyo Obata Fellowship
The Gyo Obata Fellowship is a program for undergraduate students pursuing careers in arts management. With major funding provided by the Gateway Foundation, the program will address the need for a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable local nonprofit arts and culture sector.
The Gyo Obata Fellowship is a substantive, full-time, summer work opportunity for college undergraduates from backgrounds that have been traditionally underrepresented in the arts. The 10-week paid summer fellowship program will provide a minimum of ten college students working towards careers in arts administration with a hands-on introduction to arts nonprofits in St. Louis City and County.
Interested in Becoming a Host Organization?
You won’t regret it. Our host organizations help create a more diverse, inclusive and equitable local nonprofit arts and culture sector, while creating lifelong relationships with our Gyo Obata Fellows. Watch the videos below to capture the essence of the program and the impact it makes in our community. If you are ready to be a part of something incredible, apply here.
Application Process
Applications are now open for the 2023 Gyo Obata Fellowship! Applications are due March 31.
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In order to be eligible for the program, students must meet the following qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in any bachelor’s degree-seeking program of an accredited college or university in the greater St. Louis area.
- Students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university outside of the St. Louis area may apply but must reside in St. Louis City or County.
- Entering their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies, have at least 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university, or have graduated within a year of the program start date.
- Must also be able to legally work within the United States.
Please email info@racstl.org with questions.