Visual Artist Fellowship: Alabama State Council on the Arts Posted June 23, 2023 by lauren@laurenwoodsart.com & filed under NEWS. I was recently awarded a Visual Arts Fellowship from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, click image for more information and a list of other grant recipients.From ASCA: Fellowships are awarded to individuals working in arts education, craft, dance, design, media/photography, music, literature, theatre, and visual arts. These grants recognize artistic excellence as well as professional commitment and maturity, contributing to the further development of the artist. Fellows use funding to support the growth and development of their artistic careers through time creating, practicing, and improving their skill, pursuit of professional development and training, or other opportunities that lead to success for these Alabama artists.