OPEN CALL FOR FALL 2026 COMMUNITY ARTS FELLOWHIPS
DORF’s 2024 Fellows Katie Hernandez and Saira Carrillo at DORF opening. Photo by Colette Belloni.
DORF 2026 COMMUNITY ARTS FELLOWSHIPS - APPLY NOW!
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2026
The DORF Community Arts Fellowship provides two university/college-enrolled students or young professionals with paid opportunities to work in non-profit arts administration and events. This fellowship will provide a range of experiences working on communications, administrative organization and management, event production, and other various tasks within the non-profit. This individual will be valued and respected as a member of the DORF team.
DORF provides space for artist-generated and artist-centered projects in the Greater Austin area that exemplify unconventional, interventionist, conceptual, entrepreneurial, participatory, or guerrilla artistic practices.
The Fellowship time commitment is 5-7 hours per week average
DORF COMMUNITY ARTS FELLOWSHIP DETAILS
Primary Community Arts Fellowship tasks:
Gallery attendant (average of 2 Saturdays a month, 12:00 - 5:00 PM) – assist with open-hours gallery operations, including:
Caretaking of exhibitions
Perform exhibitions-related research where needed
Greet visitors
Assist with the implementation and promotion of programs and special events
Design and marketing interests/skills are a plus!
Social media assistance and sharing
Attendance at events for onsite support
Help set up for receptions and performances
Assist with point of sale (POS) systems and visitor facing services like running the bar and donations
Administrative, cataloging and data management assistance
All DORF Community Arts Fellowships come with a $500 stipend and a free DORF shirt!
Qualifications:
Aligned with and interested in supporting DORF’s mission and objectives
Eager to learn, collaborative spirit
Proficient with the Google Suite
Strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Interest in developing experience into a professional path
Commitment to working 5-7 hours per week (hours will fluctuate throughout the season)
Bonus Qualifications:
Strong writing skills
Experience and knowledge of Adobe Suite for design or/and video editing
Web and social media savvy
Fellowship term/details: October 17, 2026 – January 30, 2027 ; 5-7 hours per week (combination of virtual and in-person)
Stipend: $500
Upcoming Key Dates: Please let us know if you have any schedule conflicts regarding these dates when applying!
October 23, 2026, Guadalupe Najar Opening Reception | 5-10 pm.
November 14-15; 21-22, 2026, Austin Studio Tour | 12-5 pm. (must be available at least 2 of these dates)
Saturdays | 12-5 pm.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 30, 2026
How to Apply: Email a cover letter and resume in a PDF format outlining your educational background and past work experience to Sara Vanderbeek, Founder, Executive Director & Curator of DORF at dorf@dorfworld.org.
Cover letter should address why you are interested in the fellowship, how you align with DORF’s mission and work, what you hope to gain from this opportunity, and what you will bring to DORF in terms of your qualifications, interests and hopes for the future!
Questions? Please feel free to reach out ahead of applying!