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Aid to Individual Artists (AIA) Award

SUMMERFAIR CINCINNATI INC

Foundation Annual Grants for Visual Artists
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Funding Amount

$5,000

Deadline

June 15, 2026

68 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Aid to Individual Artists (AIA) Award

Overview: The Summerfair AIA award offers $5,000 grants to selected individual artists within the Cincinnati region.

Geographic Scope: Open to individuals residing within 40 miles of Cincinnati, Ohio

Eligibility:

  • Must be at least 18 years old

  • Reside within 40 miles of Cincinnati

  • Students over 18 enrolled in a degree program require faculty sponsorship

  • Can submit one application per year

    • Exclusions:

  • Summerfair Cincinnati members are not eligible

  • Past Summerfair Cincinnati Aid to Individual Artists Award recipients within the last three years are not eligible

    • Award Benefits:

  • $5,000 grant

  • AIA award recipients are invited to showcase their work in the Summerfair Select exhibit

    • Contact Information:

  • Address: 7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230

  • Phone: (513) 531-0050

  • Email: info@summerfair.org

  • Website: summerfair.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Application opens: Mid-June 2026

  • Submission method: Online application form (2025 application available; 2026 application to open mid-June)

    • Application Requirements:

  • One application per year per artist

  • Complete online application form

    • Note: Specific application details (required materials, narrative questions, submission format) were not detailed in the available website content.

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