Artist Subsidy Program

NYC-based artists can apply for subsidized fabrication services to support their artistic practice.

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Deadline: annual cycle, check dates
Entry fee: Not listed - check the source
Award: Subsidized fabrication services
Location: New York City, New York

About

Overview

The Artist Subsidy Program subsidizes fabrication services for NYC-based artists facing financial barriers. The program recognizes that barriers often stem from systems of oppression—including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and economic inequality—and aims to prioritize low-income artists with marginalized identities.

Who Can Apply

NYC-based artists
Priority given to low-income artists
Black, Indigenous, and artists of color
LGBTQIA+ artists
Disabled artists
Refugee artists

Support Provided

The program provides subsidized access to fabrication services and facilities for artists' work.

2026 Recipients

The program has announced four 2026 recipients who will work with different fabrication partners: Shivani Mithbaokar (The Alpha Workshops), Rose Malenfant (MGC Community Print Studio), Heather Renée Russ (Digital Print Lab department), and Emerita Baik (Print department).

Media accepted

abstractceramicsfiberillustrationinstallationlandscapemetalmixed mediapaintingphotography

Award: Subsidized fabrication services
Theme: The program subsidizes fabrication services to address financial barriers that prevent artists from accessing and participating in the arts, with a focus on systemic barriers including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and economic inequality.
Eligibility: NYC-based artists, with priority given to low-income artists with marginalized identities including Black, Indigenous, artists of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and refugee artists.
Audience: NYC-based artists, particularly low-income artists with marginalized identities (Black, Indigenous, artists of color, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and refugee artists)

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