Gallery Fellow: Sense of Tomorrow at ArtWorks

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Photography, Storytelling, Manual Camera Settings, Lighting Techniques, Visual Narrative, Composition, Artwork Installation, Gallery Presentation, Portfolio Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Sense of Tomorrow is a photography and image-making fellowship led by Artist-in-Residence HATSUE, inviting you to explore connection, community, and the stories unfolding around you right now. Through bold, high-impact photography and storytelling, you’ll learn how to capture what makes life meaningful from everyday moments to larger social narratives. This is your chance to slow down, observe deeply, and create work that reflects both where you are and where you’re going. Your work won’t just stay in the studio. It will be exhibited as part of the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial, one of the region’s most significant photography events, placing your voice in a larger cultural conversation. Whether you’re considering a future in the arts or just want to explore your creativity in a meaningful way, this fellowship gives you real tools, real experience, and real visibility. About the Artist: HATSUE HATSUE is a Southwest Ohio–based photographer whose vibrant, high-flash images capture the energy, care, and complexity of everyday life. Her work has been featured regionally on the covers of Cincinnati Magazine and Indianapolis Monthly, and nationally in Rolling Stone. As both a practicing artist, curator (Redtree Coffee & Art), and educator (adjunct professor at DAAP), HATSUE brings a unique perspective on balancing creative passion with real-world practice helping you build both your voice and your path forward. What You’ll Do Learn how to use a camera with intention, including manual settings and lighting techniques Explore storytelling through photography capturing people, spaces, and moments that matter Develop a cohesive body of work that reflects your perspective and ideas Receive direct feedback and mentorship from a working artist Collaborate with peers and contribute to a group exhibition Gain hands-on experience installing and presenting artwork in a professional gallery What You’ll Learn How to create images that are visually compelling and emotionally impactful How to translate ideas into a strong visual narrative Technical photography skills, including exposure and composition How to talk about your work with confidence How to prepare your work for exhibition and sale Why This Matters This fellowship acknowledges that we're all part of a bigger story, and asks: What kind of future do you want to create and how can you begin to show it now? Through Sense of Tomorrow, you’ll explore how your perspective, your community, and your experiences shape the way you see the world and how you can share that vision with others. Requirements You Are Expected To... Be aged 16–24 at the start of the program Attend all studio sessions and key program dates Participate in exhibition installation and opening Engage fully in the creative process and group experience Key Program Dates Studio Sessions: July 14 – September 4, 2026 |Tuesdays & Thursdays |4–7 PM Installation & Professional Development: September 15th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 2026 |4-7PM Exhibition Dates: September 25 – November 4, 2026 Opening Reception: Friday, September 25, 2026 | 5–7 PM Deinstallation: Thursday, November 5, 2026 | 4–7 PM Artwork Pickup: Friday, November 6, 2026 | Time TBD To Apply, You Will... Complete this online application by the deadline on June 29, 2026 Submit 3–5 portfolio samples (PDF or website) using the additional materials button on the application. If needed, email your PDF to Grace Thanasiu at grace@artworkscincinnati.org. Portfolio is required and most important part of application. Include: title, year, medium, dimensions, and brief description for each sample in the portfolio Show work that reflects your perspective and creative voice Final Note You don’t need to have it all figured out. This is a space to experiment, take risks, build skills, and discover what’s possible whether art becomes your career or simply a powerful tool for how you see and move through the world. Your perspective matters. Let’s build what’s next.

Responsibilities

Develop a cohesive body of photography and storytelling work under the mentorship of Artist-in-Residence HATSUE. Participate in the installation and presentation of artwork for the 2026 FotoFocus Biennial exhibition.