2024

Arté GA Sponsored Residency (4) is awarded to outstanding Latine applicants in any discipline working in Georgia. Recipients: Bella Dorado, Alexis Gregg, Marinelly Piñango, Priscilla Torres

The Annie Richardson Distinguished Fellowship sponored by Argent Financial is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline living in Ruston, Louisiana. Recipient: Nicole Duet

The Forward Arts Edge Award Sponsored Residency, created by the Forward Arts Foundation as part of the Edge Award, an annual prize awarded to Atlanta visual artists. Recipient: Darya Fard

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (5) are awarded to outstanding applicants in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Brook Fields, Michaeljulius Idani, Shoccara Marcus, Shahnaz Nia, Charles Stephens

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (3) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Lisa Houdei, Jessica Pavone, Chris Childs

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship for Performance Art is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in Performance Art. Recipient: Andrew Fernandez

The Georgia Committee of NMWA Distinguished Fellowship created in partnership with the Georgia Committee of National Museum of Women in the Arts, awarded to a female-identifying visual artist in Georgia. Recipient: Laura Bell

The Gretchen J. Bryant Freedom to Write Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to a first-time female novelists over the age of 50. Recipient: Cheryl Reitan

The Halle Foundation Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to applicants with German-American ties or whose work furthers German-American cultural initiatives. Recipient: Boris Cepeda Hernandez

Hopkins Distinguished Fellowship for Dance is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in Dance. Recipient: Wanda Hopkins

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residencies (5), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Taylor Cunningham, Kimani Johnson, Autumn Nelson, Soo Yung, Nyala Yvonne

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipients: Malene Barnett

The Bill Nixon Distinguished Fellowship for Georgia Ceramicists is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in Ceramics working in Georgia. Recipient: Rose M. Barron

The Rapido! National Chamber Music Competition Sponsored Residency, created as part of a prize for receiving top honors at the national chamber music competition. Recipient: Nicky Sohn

University of Georgia Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding graduate student in the Masters of Fine Arts program in Lamar Dodd School of Art at UGA. Recipient: Brian George

The Williams Family Distinguished Fellowship for Photography is awarded to an outstanding photographer living in Georgia. Recipient: Richard DuCree

The Windgate Distinguished Fellowships for Innovation in Craft (4) created through a grant received from the Windgate Foundation, these Fellowships were awarded to innovative craft artists. Recipients: Jennifer Basile, Jason Lord, Anthony Campos, Mollie Murphy

2023

The Argent Financial Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline living in Ruston, Louisiana. Recipients: Maggie Jones Boudreaux

The Forward Arts Edge Award Sponsored Residency, created by the Forward Arts Foundation as part of the Edge Award, an annual prize awarded to Atlanta visual artists. Recipient: Aineki Traverso

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (5) are awarded to outstanding applicants in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Paras Chaudhari, Rosita Czekala, Marryam Moma, Katie Schaag & Andrew Salyer, Ellex Swavoni

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (3) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Zoe Aqua, Nicky Sohn, Andrew Walters

The Ernest G. Welch Sponsored Residency for Studio Arts is awarded to an outstanding graduate student in the Masters of Fine Arts in Studio program at Georgia State University. Created in partnership with GSU. Recipient: Leslie Drennan

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship for Performance Art is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in Performance Art. Recipient: Milad Mozari & Mitsu Salmon

The Gretchen J. Bryant Freedom to Write Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to a first-time female novelists over the age of 50. Recipient: Spencer Abruzzese

The Hambidge Distinguished Fellowship for Indigenous Artists is awarded to an outstanding Indigenous residency applicant. Recipient: Marcus Dunn

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residencies (3), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Kiara Gilbert, Honey Pierre, Ayana Ross

NEA Distinguished Fellowships (15), created through a grant received from the National Endowment for the Arts, these Fellowships were awarded to outstanding residency applicants in any discipline. Recipients: Caroline Allison, Gauri Awasthi, Alex Berry, Po Bhattacharyya, Amber Blaeser-Wardzala, Melisa Cahnmann-Taylor, Eirinie Carson, Julia Feld, Latria Graham, Maya Gurantz, Caitlin Javech, Audrey Johnson, Yari Lopez, Jane Marchant, Lydia Thompson

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipients: Dina Abdulkarim

Southern Prize Sponsored Residency, created in partnership with South Arts, awarded to the yearly winner of the Southern Prize. Recipient: Hannah Chalew

The Williams Family Distinguished Fellowship for Photography is awarded to an outstanding photographer living in Georgia. Recipient: Rita Harper

The Wisebram Culinary Distinguished Fellowship (2) is awarded to an outstanding applicant working in or writing about the culinary arts: chefs, cooks, cookbook writers and/or those involved in the artisanal preservation or production of food. Recipients: LaMara Davidson, Valerie Skakun

2022

The Argent Financial Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline living in Ruston, Louisiana. Recipients: Chlese Jiles

The Forward Arts Edge Award Sponsored Residency, created by the Forward Arts Foundation as part of the Edge Award, an annual prize awarded to Atlanta visual artists. Recipient: Hasani Sahlehe

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (5) are awarded to outstanding applicants in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Constance Collier-Mercado, Antonio Darden, Myra Greene, Jenny Jisun Kim, Akilah Wise

The Leaders in the Arts Distinguished Fellowships (3) are awarded to an outstanding administrator of an an arts or cultural organization. Recipients: Jessica Helfrecht, Mallory Muya, Maria Picone

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (4) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Zain Alam, Killick Hinds, Aline Homzy, Khari Lucas

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship for Performance Art is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in Performance Art. Recipient: Rebecca Pappas

The Gretchen J. Bryant Freedom to Write Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to a first-time female novelists over the age of 50. Recipient: Doreen Baingana

The Leisa Rich Distinguished Fellowship for Fiber Artists is awarded to outstanding visual artists working in fibers and living in North America. Recipient: Beverly Tu

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residencies (5), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Demetri Burke, Kate Burke, Adrianna Clark (Kaya Faery), Treyvian Dowell, Timothy Short

The McKnight Foundation Sponsored Residencies (3), awarded through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and the McKnight Foundation. Recipients: Leila Denecke, Cy Dodson, Paula McCartney

NEA Distinguished Fellowships (3), created through a grant received from the National Endowment for the Arts, these Fellowships were awarded to outstanding residency applicants in any discipline. Recipients: Luis Recoder and Sandra Gibson, Loubna Mrie, Francesca Remigi

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship (2), endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipients: Charmaine Minniefield, Juh Weems

Southern Prize Sponsored Residency, created in partnership with South Arts, awarded to the yearly winner of the Southern Prize. Recipient: Marielle Plaisir

The Windgate Distinguished Fellowships for Innovation in Craft (8) created through a grant received from the Windgate Foundation, these Fellowships were awarded to innovative craft artists. Recipients: Lola Brooks, Lanie Gannon, Haylie Jimenez, Bukola Koiki, Yesha Panchel, Herion Park, Kathryn Rusek, Hannah and Blake Sanders (collaboration)

The Wisebram Culinary Distinguished Fellowship (2) is awarded to an outstanding applicant working in or writing about the culinary arts: chefs, cooks, cookbook writers and/or those involved in the artisanal preservation or production of food. Recipients: John T. Edge, Julia Skinner

2021

The Argent Financial Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline living in Ruston, Louisiana. Recipients: Frank Hamrick

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (6) are awarded to outstanding applicants in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Taylor Manigoult, Sergio Suarez, Lev Omelchenko, Tiffany LaTrice Williams, Monica Osorio, Jane Erwin

The Forward Arts Edge Award Sponsored Residency, created by the Forward Arts Foundation as part of the Edge Award, an annual prize awarded to Atlanta visual artists. Recipient: Taylor Manigoult

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Amalia Galdona Broche

Georgia Council for the Arts Sponsored Residencies (4) are awarded to outstanding resident applicants in any discipline living in Georgia. Recipients: Blake Beckham, Julie Johnson, Mia Merlin, Lisa Whittington

The Georgia State University Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding GSU graduate student in the visual arts. Recipient: Nick Kakavas

The Gretchen J. Bryant Freedom to Write Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to a first-time female novelists over the age of 50. Recipient: Lauren Watel

The Haspel Resilience Sponsored Residency, created by Ringling College of Art and Design. Recipient: Pao Chutijirawong

The Leaders in the Arts Distinguished Fellowships (4) are awarded to an outstanding administrator of an an arts or cultural organization. Recipients: Leslie Noell, Makeba Dixon-Hill, Brendall Jones, Katie Hayes

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (2) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Scott Ordway, Leaha Villarreal

Les Dames D’Escoffier Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Les Dames D’Escoffier – Atlanta Chapter. Recipient: Virginia Willis

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residencies, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipient: Ato Ribeiro,

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Omolara Williams McCallister

The Rapido! National Chamber Music Competition Sponsored Residency, created by Susan and Ron Antinori as part of a prize for receiving top honors at the national chamber music competition. Recipient: Benjamin Krause

Southern Prize Sponsored Residency, created in partnership with South Arts, awarded to the yearly winner of the Southern Prize. Recipient: Sherrill Roland

2020

The Argent Financial Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline living in Ruston, Louisiana. Recipients: Shayla Blake

Ethel & J. W. Woodruff Foundation Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Sharon Norwood

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (6) are awarded to outstanding applicants in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Khalilah Birdsong, Nicholas Goodly, Suzuko Hisata, Aimee Miller, Saudade Toxosi, Jimmy Joiner

The Forward Arts Edge Award Sponsored Residency, created by the Forward Arts Foundation as part of the Edge Award, an annual prize awarded to Atlanta visual artists. Recipient: Dana Haugaard

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Pilar Garcia-Fernadezsesma

Georgia Council for the Arts Sponsored Residencies (4) are awarded to outstanding resident applicants in any discipline living in Georgia. Recipients: Margaret Coker, Kevin Cole, Patrick DiRito, Jasmine Nicole Williams

The Georgia State University Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding GSU graduate student in the visual arts. Recipient: Kylie Little

The Griffith Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Mary Henderson

The Leaders in the Arts Distinguished Fellowships (4) are awarded to an outstanding administrator of an an arts or cultural organization. Recipients: Stephanie Berger, Lydia Fort, Malina Rodriguez, Lara Smith

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (3) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Griffin Candey, Holland Hopson, Sam King

Les Dames D’Escoffier Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Les Dames D’Escoffier – Atlanta Chapter. Recipient: Krista Slater

Mel Chin’s S.O.U.R.C.E. Studio Sponsored Residencies (2), in support of women, trans and non-binary artists engaged in pressing social issues. Recipients: Muse Dodd, jackie sumell

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residencies (3), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Antoneisha Harper, Chandler Stephens, Haylee Anne

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship (2), endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipients: Sienna Pinderhughes, Lonnie Holley

Southern Prize Sponsored Residency, created in partnership with South Arts, awarded to the yearly winner of the Southern Prize. Recipient: Rory Doyle

2019

The Ansley Park Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Misty Gamble

The Argent Financial Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline living in Ruston, Louisiana. Recipients: Raluca Iancu

The Leaders in the Arts Distinguished Fellowships (5) are awarded to an outstanding administrator of an an arts or cultural organization. Recipients: April & Lance Ledbetter, Neda Abghari, Nina Dolgin, Marian Liou, Melissa Messina

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (3) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Sally Morgan, Lindsay Powell, Saira Raza

Les Dames D’Escoffier Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Les Dames D’Escoffier – Atlanta Chapter. Recipient: Cynthia Graubart

The Forward Arts Edge Award Sponsored Residency, created by the Forward Arts Foundation as part of the Edge Award, an annual prize awarded to Atlanta visual artists. Recipient: Maria Korol

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (5) are awarded to outstanding applicants in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Kate Burke, Jeanine Hill, Tracy Murrell, Leisa Rich, Snowden Wright

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Shona Wilson

The Georgia State University Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding GSU graduate student in the visual arts. Recipient: Jack Michael

The Mary Creety Beery Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Peter Hoffecker Meija

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residency (5), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Caleb Brown, Ellie Dent, Amanda Grae Platner, Michelle Laxalt, Hasani Sahlehe

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Jeffrey Colvin

The North Georgia Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient:
Seungkyung Oh

The Rapido! National Chamber Music Competition Sponsored Residency, created by Susan and Ron Antinori as part of a prize for receiving top honors at the national chamber music competition. Recipient: Brian Raphael Nabors

The Rogers Distinguished Fellowship for Textile Arts is awarded to an outstanding textile or fiber artist. Recipient: Samuelle Richardson

Southern Prize Sponsored Residency, created in partnership with South Arts, awarded to the yearly winner of the Southern Prize. Recipient: Paul Stephen Benjamin

The Wisebram Culinary Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding applicant working in or writing about the culinary arts: chefs, cooks, cookbook writers and/or those involved in the artisanal preservation or production of food. Recipient: Osayi Endolyn

2018

The Antinori Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramic Artists is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: Isys Hennigar

The CPT Bill Badoud Distinguished Fellowship for U.S. Veterans is awarded to an outstanding applicant in any discipline who served in the U.S. Military. Recipient: Zachary Lunn

The Leaders in the Arts Distinguished Fellowships (3) are awarded to an outstanding administrator of an an arts or cultural organization. Recipients: Monica Compana, Dashboard, T. Lang

The Lee and Margaret Echols Distinguished Fellowships for Musicians (2) are awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipients: Victoria Malawey, David Vayo

Les Dames D’Escoffier Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Les Dames D’Escoffier – Atlanta Chapter. Recipient: Tamie Cook

The Drew Charter School Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Drew Charter. Recipient: Courtney Bryant

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (4) are awarded to outstanding artists in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Danielle Deadwyler, Arianna Khmelniuk, Hannah Palmer, Kim-Huong Ruiz

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Kelly Creedon

The Georgia State University Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding GSU graduate student in the visual arts. Recipient: Nathan Mondragon

The Griffith Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Pallavi Sen

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residency (4), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Crystal Desai, Angela Davis Johnson, Alex Kerr, Steve Morrison

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: William Downs

The Patricia Callan Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramics is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: Kelly O'Briant

Southern Prize Sponsored Residency, created in partnership with South Arts, awarded to the yearly winner of the Southern Prize. Recipient: Noelle Mason

The Wisebram Culinary Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding applicant working in or writing about the culinary arts: chefs, cooks, cookbook writers and/or those involved in the artisanal preservation or production of food. Recipient: Steven Satterfield

The W. S. Hopkins Distinguished Fellowship for Photography is awarded to an outstanding applicant in the field of photography. Recipient: Nicholas Meuller

2017

The Ansley Park Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Anicka Austin

The Antinori Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramic Artists (2) is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipients: Simen Johan, Valerie Zimany

The Bella Cucina (Art of Food) Distinguished Fellowship for Culinary Artisans is awarded to an outstanding applicant working in or writing about the culinary arts: chefs, cooks, cookbook writers and/or those involved in the artisanal preservation or production of food. Recipient: Ame Gilbert

The Benjamin C. Clark Distinguished Fellowship for the Physical Sciences is awarded to an outstanding scientist working in physical sciences such as chemistry, biology, ecology, and geology. Recipient: Miranda Cook

The Forward Arts Foundation Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding visual artist living in Atlanta. Recipient: Ashley Anderson

The Friends of Lake Burton Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Markus Baenziger

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (4) are awarded to outstanding artists in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Julia Brock, Dorothy O'Connor, Kirstie Tepper, Wyatt Williams

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Meg Stein

The Georgia State University Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding GSU graduate student in the visual arts. Recipient: Joseph Hadden

The Griffith Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Collaborators Douglas Barrett and Katerie Gladdys

The Gugliotta Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Michael Ashkin

The Holland & Knight Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Kaley Eaton

The Joe Ben Quattlebaum Memorial Distinguished Fellowship for Southern Environmental Arts is awarded to an outstanding Southern artist actively involved in sustainability, environmental consciousness, or gardening & botany. Recipient: Rose McLarney

The King & Spalding Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Pam Zhang

The Lee Echols Distinguished Fellowship for Musicians is awarded to an outstanding musician or composer. Recipient: Neil Olmstead

The Mary Hambidge Weaving Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding weaver. Recipient: Savannah Jubic

The Neva Langley Fickling Distinguished Fellowship for Piano is awarded to an exceptional musician concentrating on work with the piano. Recipient: Kate Campbell

The Orpheus Brewing Sponsored Residency for the Arts, created through Hambidge Art Auction sponsorship for an outstanding visual artist. Recipient: Lela Brunet

The Patricia Callan Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramics is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: Rafael Corzo

The Post Hope Distinguished Fellowship, sponsored by Post Properties, is awarded to an outstanding artist. Recipient: Edward Simon

The Rogers Distinguished Fellowship for Textile Arts is awarded to an outstanding textile or fiber artist. Recipient: Bo Choi

The Site-Responsive Installation Distinguished Fellowship, offered to Hambidge Fellows only, is awarded to the winning proposal for a site-responsive installation on Hambidge property. Recipient: Gregor Turk

The United States Veteran Distinguished Fellowship in Honor of Richard Lambert is awarded to an outstanding applicant in any discipline who served in the U.S. Military. Recipient: Dwight Gray

The Wisebram Culinary Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding applicant working in or writing about the culinary arts: chefs, cooks, cookbook writers and/or those involved in the artisanal preservation or production of food. Recipient: John Kessler

2016

The Lucinda W. Bunnen Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an exceptional invited resident in the visual arts. Recipient: Anna Betbeze

The ArtsATL Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and ArtsATL. Recipient: Floyd Hall

The AT&T Sponsored Residency, created through auction sponsorship for an outstanding visual artist. Recipient: Esteban Patiño

The Buckhead Distinguished Fellowship for Visual Arts is awarded to an outstanding visual artist living in Atlanta. Recipient: Jess Jones

The Deb Sanders Distinguished Fellowship for Returning Writers is awarded to an outstanding writer who is a returning Hambidge Fellow. Recipient: Sheri Joseph

The Drew Charter School Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Drew Charter. Recipient: Collins Anderson

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (6) are awarded to outstanding artists in any discipline living in Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Anne Corbitt, Manty Dey, Andrea Jurjevic, Amina McIntyre, David Robinson, Lucha Rodriguez

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Laura-Gray Street

The Gugliotta Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Rasika Ajotikar

The Holland & Knight Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Cecelia Condit

The Hooded Warbler Distinguished Fellowship for the Natural Sciences is awarded to an outstanding artist in any discipline involving the natural sciences. Recipient: Jeff Schmuki

The King & Spalding Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Radcliffe Bailey

The Lillian Thomas Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: CJ Niehaus

Les Dames D’Escoffier Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Les Dames D’Escoffier – Atlanta Chapter. Recipient: Angie Mosier

The MacKenzie Distinguished Fellowship for Educators is awarded to a teacher who is also an outstanding applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Caitlin Kambic

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residency (3), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Natalie Escobar, Lauren Peterson, Jordan Stubbs

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Chiquita Mullins Lee

The Rapido! National Chamber Music Competition Sponsored Residency, created by Susan and Ron Antinori as part of a prize for receiving top honors at the national chamber music competition. Recipient: Mark Buller

The Rogers Distinguished Fellowship for Textile Arts is awarded to an outstanding textile or fiber artist. Recipient: Jenine Shereos

The Signature Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramic Artists is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: Rachel K. Garceau

The United States Veteran Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding applicant in any discipline who served in the U.S. Military. Recipient: Gina Herrera

2015

The American Craft Council Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and the American Craft Council. Recipient: Lisa Klalulak

The Ansley Park Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Justin Rabideau

The Antinori Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramic Artists is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: Amy Smith

The Art Papers Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and Art Papers magazine. Recipient: Victoria Camblin

The Carolyn & Bill Branch Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Kendra Langford Shaw

The Dust-to-Digital Sponsored Residency is awarded to an outstanding musician. Recipient: Jake Fussell

The Field Experiment Sponsored Residency (2), Recipients: Mark Wentzel, Mel Chin, Severn Eaton

The Friends of Lake Burton Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Soe Yu Nwe

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (5) are awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Steven Anderson, Molly Rose Freeman, Fly on a Wall, Macey Ley, Elika Pourbohloul

The Garland Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Andrew Simonet

The Georgia Council for the Arts Distinguished Fellowship (2) are awarded to outstanding residency applicants from Georgia. Recipients: Simone Gorrindo, Grace Kisa

The Griffith Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Stacy Kranitz

The Judith C. Simmons Distinguished Fellowship for Visual Arts is awarded to an outstanding visual artist. Recipient: Ben Roosevelt

The Lillian Thomas Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an exceptional ceramic artist. Recipient: Annie Campbell

The Mary Hambidge Distinguished Fellowships (7) are awarded to outstanding residency applicants in any discipline. Recipients: Stephen Berens, Elizabeth Bryant, Lucretia Grindle, Amy Pleasant, Tanya Rey, Brittani Sonnenberg, Artress Bethany White

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residency (3), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Curtis Ames, Matthew Rosenfeld, Hez Stalcup

The Nellie Mae Rowe Distinguished Fellowship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Kevin Snipes

The Neva Langley Fickling Distinguished Fellowship for Piano is awarded to an exceptional musician concentrating on work with the piano. Recipient: David Rakowski

The Post Hope Distinguished Fellowship, sponsored by Post Properties, is awarded to an outstanding artist. Recipient: Johanna Herr

The Private Family Wealth Advisors Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Ansley Moon

The Rich Real Estate Services Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: 7 Stages (Michael Haverty, Margaret Baldwin, Ismail Ibn Connor)

The Rogers Distinguished Fellowship for Textile Arts is awarded to an outstanding textile or fiber artist. Recipient: Zipporah Thompson

The Ron Antinori Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Craig Wilkins

The Ron Sanders Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Liz Heller

The W. S. Hopkins Distinguished Fellowship for Photography is awarded an outstanding applicant in the field of photography. Recipient: Jessica Ingram

The Young Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an exceptional Southern visual artist under 30. Recipient: Alexandra Ortiz

2013/2014

The American Craft Council Sponsored Residency, created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and the American Craft Council. Recipient: Jessica Green

The Antinori Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramic Arts Artists is awarded to an outstanding ceramic artist. Recipient: Allison Luce

The Elfster Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Mieke Eerkens

The Friends of Hambidge Distinguished Fellowship (2) is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipients: Agnes Wilcox, Margaret Ginestra

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Distinguished Fellowships (4) is awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Jessica Scott-Felder, Lauri Stallings, Milford Thomas, Gregor Turk

The Griffith Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Liat Berdugo

The Holland & Knight Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Jesse Goolsby

The Joe Quattlebaum Distinguished Fellowship for Southern Environmental Arts, is awarded to a Southern artist actively involved in sustainability, environmental consciousness, or gardening & botany. Recipient: Anna Timmerman

The Judith C. Simmons Distinguished Fellowship for Visual Arts, is awarded to an outstanding visual artist. Recipient: Adrienne Outlaw

The King & Spalding Distinguished Fellowship is awarded to an outstanding residency applicant in any discipline. Recipient: Sabine Heinlein

The Lillian Thomas Distinguished Fellowship for Ceramic Arts is awarded to an exceptional ceramic artist. Recipient: Sarah White

MINT Leap Year Sponsored Residency (2), created through a partnership between the Hambidge Center and MINT to support emerging artists from Atlanta. Recipients: Ashley Anderson, Vanessa Brooke Williams

The National Endowment for the Arts Distinguished Fellowships (9), created through a grant received by the Hambidge Center, these Fellowships were awarded to outstanding residency applicants in any discipline. Recipients: Karen Cleveland, Olivia Kate Cerrone, Sebastian Collett, Kim Coleman Foote, Emily Gomez, Emily Ruth Hazel, Sacha Howells, Kalpana Narayanan, Ife Williams

The Neva Langley Fickling Distinguished Fellowship for Piano is awarded to an exceptional musician concentrating on work with the piano. Recipient: Jani Parsons

The Post Hope Distinguished Fellowship, sponsored by Post Properties, is awarded to an outstanding artist. Recipient: Olivia Valentine

The Rapido! National Chamber Music Competition Sponsored Residency, created by Susan and Ron Antinori as part of a prize for receiving top honors at the national chamber music competition. Recipient: Charles Zoll

The Rogers Distinguished Fellowship for Textile Arts is awarded to an outstanding textile or fiber artist. Recipient: Megan Mosholder

The W.S. Hopkins Distinguished Fellowship for Photography is awarded to an outstanding applicant in the field of photography. Recipient: Jill Frank

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THE HAMBIDGE CENTER’S official Distinguished Fellowship Program and Sponsored Scholarships began in 2013, but for many years prior to that we were honored to award Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarships and Fulton County Arts & Culture Fellowships.

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2012

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Fellowships (7) are awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Rebecca Dimling Cochran, John Folsom, Masud Olufani, Seana Reilly, Seyed Safavynia, Tommy Taylor, Marcia Vaitsman

2011

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Victoria Rowell

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Fellowships (2) are awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Cinque Hicks, Elizabeth Alvarez

2010

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Shoun A. Hill

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Fellowships (5) are awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Jaynie Crimmins, Catherine Dana, Richard Gere, John Lawhorn, Martha Whittington

2009

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: John Dowell

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Fellowships (6) are awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Terri Dilling, Ann-Marie Manker, Shannon Newby, Richard Russell, Whitney Stansell, Dayna Thacker


2008

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Clarissa Sligh

The Fulton County Arts & Culture Fellowships (2) are awarded to outstanding artists from Fulton County, Georgia. Recipients: Meg Aubrey, Marie Weaver


2007

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Rodney Evans

2005

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Pat Ward Williams

2004

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Hope Atkinson

2003

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Robert Scheps

2001

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Philip Dlamini

2000

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship (2), endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipients: William Buchanan, Elaine Tassy

1998

The Nellie Mae Rowe Scholarship, endowed by Judith Alexander, is awarded to an outstanding African American artist. Recipient: Tina Dunkley