Any individual applying for a fellowship shall meet all of the following standards:
(1) The individual has proof of United States citizenship or permanent United States resident alien status and is a resident of the State of Hawaii at the time of application;
(2) The individual is a recognized professional artist who:
(A) Engages in a particular art form or discipline as a result of education, experience, or natural talent; and
(B) Is financially compensated for engaging in the art form or discipline as part of the individual's livelihood; and
(3) The individual is able to provide documentation of having engaged in artistic endeavors for at least five years prior to the time of application.