Open calls, residencies, grants & fairs for artists.
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Submit a curator-led contemporary art project proposal for funding through one of four grant categories: Hosting (up to $75,000 quarterly), Single Project (up to $150,000 biennial), Three Years of Programming (up to $150,000 biennial, for budgets under $3.5M), or Curatorial Research & Development (up to $50,000 biennial).
Submit an original poetry manuscript (up to 450 lines or 21 pages) for a chapbook competition where the winning manuscript will be professionally hand-produced in a limited edition of 100 copies and presented at a public reading.
Artists submit applications to complete specific projects or bodies of work that benefit from Kala's specialized equipment in printmaking, digital media, ceramics, weaving, or other media.
High school students participate in a dynamic poetry recitation competition to improve public speaking skills, build confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life.
Nonprofit senior centers and governmental entities in Tennessee serving older adults aged 60+ may apply for up to $4,000 in grant funding per year to support sequential arts instruction for seniors in under-resourced communities.
Apply to your regional local arts council for a project grant to support artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, equipment, professional development, travel, or promotional materials.
Nonprofits and institutions in Indiana may apply for funding for capital projects (tangible items) in arts and culture, education, or health and welfare.
Springboard for the Arts is available to hire for workshops, consultations, project design, and technical assistance to help organizations support local artists and creative communities.
deadline unknown, verify at source·free·Saint Paul And Fergus Falls, MN
Nonprofit organizations in Cuyahoga County are invited to apply for 2027 Project Support grants to fund arts and cultural projects occurring between January 1 and December 31, 2027.
all media
annual cycle, check dates·free·Cuyahoga County, OH
Professional artists in dance, fashion, film, literature, music, theater, visual arts, and interdisciplinary disciplines may request funding to cover costs of materials, supplies, and resources for creating new work; professional development or learning opportunities; or marketing or promotion expenses.
mixed media
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·Franklin County, OH
Apply for unrestricted funding fellowships supporting artists across all disciplines working in Los Angeles County, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 based on career stage.
all media
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·Los Angeles County, CA
Programs using the arts to increase health and wellness outcomes for Tennesseans, including creative aging, person-centered music, support for military veterans, and rural health initiatives.
all media
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·Nashville, TN
Design and install a large-scale gateway mural at Adams County Fairgrounds, inspired by contemporary Western aesthetic and reflecting the history, culture, and future of the Fairgrounds.
public art
deadline unknown, verify at source·fee unknown·Adams County Fairgrounds At Riverdale Regional Park, CO
Apply for a one-year fellowship in health humanities and/or bioethics, which includes scholarship (research, creative work, writing), teaching, community engagement, and creation of an educational product.
mixed mediapublic art
annual cycle, check dates·fee unknown·University Of Virginia Center For Health Humanities And Ethics, VA
HBCU-affiliated writers, community scholars, and faculty members submit research proposals in humanities and human-centered social sciences for funding, publishing support, and professional community engagement.
annual cycle, check dates·free·University Of Virginia And Library Of Virginia, VA