Arts & Culture- Production Costs Grants - Artist Grants

The Production Costs Grants for Performing Artists, offered by the City of San Antonio, aim to support local performing arts organizations and professional artists. This funding can be utilized for artist fees, back-of-house labor, marketing for upcoming productions, security, and rental costs. The goal is to promote accessible, high-quality, and innovative performing arts programming in the San Antonio area.

The Department of Arts & Culture offers grants for performing arts organizations and artists. The grant is available to San Antonio nonprofits. It's for those performing arts-producing organizations and professional performing artists. It provides support for the following:

• artist feesback-of-house labor feesmarketing costs for productions already plannedsecurity costsvenue and equipment rentals
• The goal of this grant is to assist with the production of performing arts programming in San Antonio that are:
• accessiblehigh-qualityinnovative
• Artist Grants

Supports professional artists in the creation of new original work that develops their craft and elevates their careerAdds to the cultural vitality of San AntonioFunded by revenue from the Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT)Competitive annual grant with18-month term Awards of $7,500 or $15,000
. Grant Tiers
$7,500 – individual artists$15,000 – individual artists and/or artist collectives and ensembles presenting a larger production

Eligibility

Artist EligibilityLive within San Antonio city limits or operate an artistic business/studio within the city limits.In good standing with Federal, State, City of San Antonio, and the Department of Arts & Culture.Professional portfolio that includes published and/or publicly displayed workDemonstrate a clear investment of time and resources into the creation of new works.At least three years of relevant work experience, or has received specialized training in their artistic field, such as a degree or certification.RestrictionsArtists may only submit one application in one grant tier per cycle.Beginning with FY 26, artists must take one year off from applying after being warded an artist grant. The primary and secondary artist applying as a collective that are awarded a grant must take a year off after being awarded.