Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Professional visual artists working in painting, sculpture, or works on paper submit an artist statement, resume with exhibition history, cover letter, and 10 digital images of recent work to apply for unrestricted grants.
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- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $50,000
About
Overview
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation provides unrestricted grants to exceptional visual artists to support the continued development of their work and enable them to meaningfully pursue their practice. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.
Who Can Apply
- Professional visual artist
- Work primarily in: Painting, Sculpture, or Works on paper (including printmaking)
- Established professional exhibition and award history
- Actively exhibiting current work in professional gallery and museum settings
- Artwork completed within the past 10 years
- Minimum of 10 exhibitions within the past 10 years at professional galleries, museums, or recognized exhibition spaces
Who Is Not Eligible
- Students or artists seeking funding for academic study
- Artists working primarily in: Photography, Video or film, Performance art, Graphic or commercial art, Illustration, Craft, Generative art/AI generated art
What You Need to Apply
- Completed online application form
- Cover letter
- Artist statement
- Current resume or CV, including exhibition history
- 10 digital images of recent work
- Corresponding image identification list
- Contact information for three professional references
Grant Details
- Grant amount: Up to $50,000, based on individual circumstances, with most grants in the range of $35,000
- Use of funds: Unrestricted
- Grant period: Intended for one year
- Application deadline: None (rolling application)
Application Review Process
- Applications reviewed by a panel of experienced art professionals
- All complete applications are acknowledged
- Application process typically takes 9–12 months
- Applicants may be contacted if additional information is needed
Reapplying
- Previous grantees must wait 2 years after their grant period ends
- Artists who were declined must wait 2 years from their last application submission date
- Reapplications must include new images not previously submitted
Contact
For questions concerning the application, contact [email protected].
- Award
- Up to $50,000, based on individual circumstances, with most grants in the range of $35,000. Unrestricted use of funds intended for one year.
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Eligibility
- Professional visual artists working primarily in painting, sculpture, or works on paper with established professional exhibition and award history, currently exhibiting in professional venues, and minimum 10 exhibitions in past 10 years.
- Audience
- Professional visual artists
- Format
- Ship your work in
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