SUMMER * $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo - Metropolitan Arts Council
Submit visual art or photography for a quarterly grant competition awarding $1,800 to one visual artist and one photographer, plus 18 honorable mentions.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 45 days left
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $1,800
About
Overview
Innovate Grant awards quarterly grants to visual artists and photographers. The organization has increased award amounts to $1,800.00 each, with 18 honorable mentions also recognized. All applicants retain the right to the work they submit.
Awards
- 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Visual Artist
- 1 x $1,800.00 Grant to a Photographer
- 18 x Honorable Mentions (9 in art and 9 in photo)
Eligibility
Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted.
Key dates
- Application period: July 6 – September 17, 2026
- Deadline: Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time
How to apply
Apply online at https://innovateartistgrants.org
- Award
- 2 x $1,800.00 USD Grants // 18 x Honorable Mentions
- Eligibility
- Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world, are eligible to apply.
- Audience
- Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older, from all around the world
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.