Kincaid Receives Gyo Obata Fellowship

Robin Kincaid has received a Gyo Obata Fellowship for the summer.

Kincaid is a senior double majoring in studio art and creative writing. They are a nationally exhibited interdisciplinary artist and writer, particularly interested in painting, drawing, fibers and experimental comics. Additionally, they are an experienced student worker at the University Art Gallery. In summer 2024, they were awarded a TruScholars grant to explore how watercolor painting, transparent fabrics and handmade felt can articulate their lived experience as a trans non-binary person. Kincaid is drawn to the arts as a way to build human connection through authentic, unrestricted expression, particularly when it comes to gender and identity.

The Gyo Obata Fellowship was created by the Gateway Foundation to offer students direct experiences working in the field of arts administration. Fellows receive a placement at a St. Louis art institution for 10 weeks, personal mentorship and an $8,000 stipend. Kincaid plans to spend their summer working for The Luminary.