Call for Applications: The 2026 New Voices Publishing Fellowship at Art Canada Institute

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Fellow – The New Voices Publishing Fellowship
Are you ready to write the next chapter on art in Canada?

Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

The Art Canada Institute (ACI) is now accepting applications for The New Voices Publishing Fellowship, a prestigious postdoctoral opportunity dedicated to supporting emerging scholars in the field of Canadian art history.

This one-of-a-kind, $60,000 fellowship offers early-career researchers the chance to write and publish their first major art history book as part of ACI’s accessible online art book library.

Inside the Fellowship Experience:
The New Voices Publishing Fellowship is the only opportunity of its kind in Canada, offering:

• Mentorship by trailblazing figures in the Canadian art world
• Professional editorial support to develop a manuscript on a topic in Canadian art
• Opportunity to present to ACI’s community of scholars, artists, and patrons
• A contract with ACI to produce an online art book

The successful fellow will develop an original manuscript of 30,000–40,000 words over the course of 12 months, and will play a key role in expanding the public’s understanding of Canadian art.

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for manuscripts that fall under ACI’s major series and publishing streams, including:

• Life & Work: Accessible, richly illustrated overview of an artist’s life, major works, and impact.
• Artist Groups: Exploration of the history, influence, and legacy of the most important collectives and collaborations in Canadian art.
• Canadian Cities: Examination of regional art histories and their national significance.
• Themes in Canadian Art: Thematic titles that delve into the key subjects shaping the country’s art.

Who Should Apply?
ACI welcomes applications from postdoctoral scholars who:

• Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Hold a PhD in art history or a closely related field
• Are at an early stage of their academic career (completed PhD within the past 7 years)
• Are not currently enrolled in a graduate program
• Are not in permanent or tenure-track faculty positions
• Demonstrate significant expertise and experience in the study of Canadian art, broadly defined to encompass historical, contemporary, Indigenous, and/or diasporic art practices in Canada
• Can begin the fellowship in September 2026

*Applicants currently finishing their PhD are eligible, provided they have a confirmed defense date before September 2026.

How to Apply:
Applications must include the following:

• Completed application form
• CV
• Manuscript proposal
• Short essay questions
• Two letters of reference
• Writing sample

Shape the future of Canadian art. Apply for The New Voices Publishing Fellowship Today.

FAQs, full eligibility and a list of ACI’s publishing streams are available on our website. Visit www.aci-iac.ca/about-our-fellowship to learn more, sign up for a virtual information session, and apply.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 16, 2026

For additional information or questions, please contact:
fellowships@aci-iac.ca

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