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Submit an artist statement, bio/resume, and work samples (5-10 images for fashion and visual arts; 3-5 video links or images for theater) to apply for an invitation-only unrestricted cash award.
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Get matched →Artists Elevated is an annual award presented by the Greater Columbus Arts Council to uplift professional artists through substantial individual investment. In 2026, awards will be presented in fashion, theater, and visual arts. This is an invitation-only program.
This award is invitation only. Nominated artists must be working artists age 18 and older who have been working professionally for at least three years. They must currently live in and have had residency in Franklin County for at least three years prior to the date of application. Artists must not be enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students. Award recipients must remain residents of central Ohio for the entire award period (one year). Individual work only; collaborations are not eligible.
In 2026, the program focuses on artists whose primary disciplines are fashion, theater, and visual arts.
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Applications are reviewed by a jury of national experts for each artistic discipline. Selection criteria include overall artistic excellence and innovation, artist statement, the potential award impact on the artist's career, and the artist's understanding of how their career and/or art practice would be elevated.