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Apply for grants of $500–$3,000 to support professional development opportunities that strengthen your public art practice in New England.
Submit work in any medium for consideration for a $1,000 unrestricted cash prize and international recognition.
Submit a completed application and visual representation (sketch to 3D model) of an art concept requiring structural engineering services.
Submit an application to produce work engaging the public on critical issues facing Asian American and Pacific Islanders around the theme of Belonging, with potential to reach broader audiences and spark civic conversation.
US cities partnered with German sister cities are invited to apply for up to $30,000 to collaboratively develop and implement an arts or culture project addressing common interests.
Submit a project proposal, CV, proposed budget, writing sample, and (for graduate students) a letter of recommendation for original archives-based scholarship on Ming Fay's multidisciplinary practice and artistic contexts.
Submit up to two original colored pencil artworks (predominantly colored pencil with additional media, techniques, or surfaces) created in 2024 or later for consideration in a juried online exhibition.
Submit work for consideration in the Hopper Prize Fall 2026 artist grants, which offer cash awards totaling $13,000 and publication/promotion opportunities.
Submit visual artwork for consideration for $4,500 grants and selection to a shortlist of 30 artists.
Artists across Indiana are invited to apply for five $12,000 grants to support new, public-facing visual art projects.
Individual painters, sculptors, and printmakers with 20+ years of mature work experience may apply for emergency financial assistance to address catastrophic incidents or urgent needs.
Nonprofit senior centers and governmental entities in Tennessee serving older adults aged 60+ may apply for up to $4,000 in grant funding per year to support sequential arts instruction for seniors in under-resourced communities.
Programs in the arts and sciences with meaningful engagement by young people and lasting measurable impact; preference for artist development, arts education filling K–12 curriculum voids, and STEAM programs in cultural institutions.
Artists submit applications to complete specific projects or bodies of work that benefit from Kala's specialized equipment in printmaking, digital media, ceramics, weaving, or other media.
Visual artists apply for grants up to $10,000 to acquire and develop tools, equipment, or technology for creation, promotion, and distribution of their work.
Organizations can apply for grants supporting arts learning projects for adult learners of any age and/or intergenerational projects in community settings.
Organizations submit project proposals seeking $1,000–$5,000 in funding to support exemplary artistic, cultural, and arts educational projects and programs.
Young artists ages 12-17 in Arizona can request $250-$500 in grant funding to support developing new artistic skills or advancing their practice outside school, including lessons, workshops, supplies, equipment, or travel.
Submit an arts, heritage, or historic preservation project proposal for up to $2,500 in funding.
Professional sculptors or artist teams in the Southeastern United States are invited to propose an original, durable, low-maintenance sculpture depicting a Common Snapping Turtle for installation at the Phinizy Center.
Apply to your regional local arts council for a project grant to support artistic and professional development, including creation of new work, equipment, professional development, travel, or promotional materials.
Inuit and First Nations artists apply for an initial career-boosting grant to support early professional experiences, sponsorships, and artistic development.
Submit an existing outdoor sculpture or installation artwork on the theme of Earth for acquisition into the Fondation François Schneider's collection.
Request $3,000 to $5,000 in funding to support your artistic practice through exploration of new techniques, experimentation with new materials or technologies, creation of new work, or development of new strategies for engaging your community of practice.
Apply for up to $5,000 in accessibility funding to support Deaf artists and artists with disabilities on Toronto Arts Council-funded projects.
Submit an application to join an 8-person fellowship for early-career artists of color exploring community engagement and cross-sector collaboration.
Nonprofit arts organizations, nonprofits, and government entities may apply for up to $5,000 to support projects that strengthen operations and expand community engagement, or up to $2,000 to attend the 2026 Grantmakers in the Arts Conference.
Submit 9 original 2D artworks, each 2.5 by 3.5 inches as high-resolution digital files, for possible feature in mini-art vending machines in City of Fairfax locations.
Individual artists and culture bearers submit a proposal detailing how they will develop or sustain their creative practice and meaningfully engage with Minnesota audiences, participants, students, and communities during the grant period.
Apply for up to $3,000 in project funding for arts and cultural organizations serving Greenville County with a 2:1 match requirement.