Artist Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund for Organizations Grant

Artist Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund for Organizations Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Amount: US $1,500 - US $7,000
Last Updated: November 11, 2025

Summary

The Artist Resource Trust (A.R.T.) Fund for Organizations Grant supports mid-career visual artists (aged 35+) in New England and parts of New York. Established in 1996, it provides annual funding to nonprofit organizations for commissions, purchases, or engagements with these artists. Eligible organizations must match funds 1:1 in cash and have specific geographic ties. The grant emphasizes quality and commitment in artistic work, aiding in the growth and visibility of mature artists.

Overview

Grant Information Artist’s Resource Trust was established in 1996 to provide support to the creative work of mid-career (aged 35 and older) visual artists who have demonstrated substantial commitment, development who have demonstrated substantial commitment, development and quality in their work. ART’s focus is on visual artists who live in New England (CT, ME, MA, NH, RI, VT) and in the towns in NY that are part of Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s catchment area as of 2015. A.R.T. provides funds annually for New England, and Columbia and Northeast Dutchess Counties, NY nonprofit organizations for the commission, purchase or engagement of mid-career artists meeting the above geographic criteria.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants should be matched 1:1 with cash.Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations to purchase, exhibit or commission work by mature (aged 35 and older), mid-career New England, or Columbia or Northeast Dutchess Counties, NY visual artists.To apply an institution must:Do business within the geographic scope of the A.R.T. FundInclude an artist(s) that fulfill the guidelines of the A.R.T. Fund although financial need is not a considerationHave let two years lapse from receiving a prior A.R.T. grant