How much funding does Cleveland Arts Prize provide?

Cleveland Arts Prize provides $10,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Cleveland Arts Prize?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Cleveland Arts Prize?

Eligible applicants: Emerging Artist: Currently living in Northeast Ohio, have created significant work, show promise for career development; Mid-Career Artist: Resided in Northeast Ohio with regional and national recognition; Special Prizes: Individuals or organizations meeting specific criteria (art stewardship, arts advocacy, philanthropic leadership, public policy leadership).

How often is Cleveland Arts Prize offered?

Cleveland Arts Prize runs on an annual cycle.

Cleveland Arts Prize

Assembly for the Arts

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Funding Amount

$10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Emerging Artist: Currently living in Northeast Ohio, have created significant work, show promise for career development
Mid-Career Artist: Resided in Northeast Ohio with regional and national recognition
Special Prizes: Individuals or organizations meeting specific criteria (art stewardship, arts advocacy, philanthropic leadership, public policy leadership)

Other requirements

Lifetime Achievement: Worked in Northeast Ohio over decades with distinguished artistic achievements
Disciplines: Visual Arts, Music, Theatre & Dance, Literature

Overview

Geographic Scope: Northeast Ohio

Award Categories:

Discipline Prizes: Emerging Artist and Mid-Career Artist awards ($10,000 each)
Special Prizes: Robert P. Bergman Prize, Martha Joseph Prize, Barbara S. Robinson Prize
Special Citation: Presented by Cleveland Arts Prize Trustees

Eligibility:

Emerging Artist: Currently living in Northeast Ohio, have created significant work, show promise for career development
Mid-Career Artist: Resided in Northeast Ohio with regional and national recognition
Lifetime Achievement: Worked in Northeast Ohio over decades with distinguished artistic achievements
Special Prizes: Individuals or organizations meeting specific criteria (art stewardship, arts advocacy, philanthropic leadership, public policy leadership)

Disciplines: Visual Arts, Music, Theatre & Dance, Literature

Award Details:

Discipline prize winners receive an unrestricted prize of $10,000
Special Prize and Special Citation winners recognized for exceptional contributions to Northeast Ohio arts and culture

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