Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant

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