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The GCAC offers a legal grant to help artists with eligible legal expenses related to their artistic practice and art business, plus access to a fixed-rate lawyer referral service.
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Get matched →The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) recognizes that artists face diverse legal issues crucial to career sustainability and protection of creative works. In 2026, the GCAC offers a legal grant to help with eligible legal expenses related to artistic practice and art business. The GCAC has also established a Lawyer Referral Service with attorneys who provide eligible legal services at a fixed rate of $300 per service.
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The GCAC's annual grant budget depends on lodging and admission tax revenue from the City of Columbus and Franklin County funding. Due to economic changes, the GCAC is adopting a conservative approach to funding and operations in 2026. Grant amounts for the next cycle will be lower than previous years. If revenues exceed projections, the GCAC will notify grantees about additional support that may be allocated later in the year.