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Grant Info

Artist Grant awards an unrestricted $1200 USD grant to one visual artist three times each year.

  • Next deadline: July 15, 2025

  • Annual deadlines: March 15, July 15, November 15

  • Application fee: $30 USD

  • Eligibility: Visual artists 18+ worldwide

Media accepted: Painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, and new/alternative visual art forms.
Not accepted: Film/video, music, theater, dance.

We post grant results on our website within one month of each deadline. Past winners are not eligible to apply again.

We feature a shortlist of selected applicants (with permission) on our social media to celebrate and promote artists. We hope the shortlist provides insight into the wide range of creative efforts we consider.

How To Apply

By July 15, email the following to submit@artistgrant.org:

  • A link to your website

    OR

  • 3–5 images of your artwork (JPG, PNG, or PDF)

    AND

  • A resume, CV, or brief bio that includes your name

No grant proposal required!

Then, submit your $25 USD application fee. If your payment name differs from your email name, note that in your email.

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Selection
Criteria

We seek:

  • A cohesive body of work

  • Well-crafted work

  • Well-presented work (with an understanding that artists have varying financial means and resources for presenting their work)

  • Work that communicates its viewpoint, ideas, and concepts clearly, effectively, and creatively

  • Work that is not derivative