The  Individual Artists Fellowship (IAF) program recognizes Performing Arts in 2026.  Theater and playwright artists should apply using this form. For their exemplary, originating music or sound work, IAF recipients earn public recognition and a monetary award according to the merit of their work by out-of-state jurors. The panel consists of three out-of-state, leading arts professionals in the music or sound field. The Individual Artist Fellowship program rotates annually, highlighting different artistic disciplines each year.