Emerging Artists Awards
Funding Amount
Not stated
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?
Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.
Eligible organizations
- Junior and senior art majors from local universities
Other requirements
- Must be nominated by their professors
- Selected through Summerfair jury process
Overview
Annually, junior and senior art majors from local universities are nominated by their professors and juried by Summerfair for the opportunity to exhibit their work among their peers.
Geographic Scope: Local universities in the Cincinnati area
Eligibility:
- Junior and senior art majors from local universities
- Must be nominated by their professors
- Selected through Summerfair jury process
Award Benefits:
- Opportunity to exhibit work in Summerfair Emerging Artists Exhibition
- Recognition as emerging artist on local art scene
Exhibition Details:
- 2026 Emerging Artist Exhibition opening reception: February 13, 2026, 6-8 p.m. at Clifton Cultural Arts Center
- Exhibition runs through February 27, 2026
Contact Information:
- Address: 7850 Five Mile Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45230
- Phone: (513) 531-0050
- Email: info@summerfair.org
- Website: summerfair.org
What Summerfair Cincinnati Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $49K
- Median grant
- $12K
- Range
- $12K–$25K
- By dollars: Ohio 100%. Top recipient cities: Cincinnati, OH.
Example grants
Manifest Creative Research Gallery and Drawing Center · Cincinnati, OH
Aid the organization
$25K
Cincinnati Arts Association · Cincinnati, OH
Aid the organization
$12K
Artworks · Cincinnati, OH
Aid the organization
$12K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Arts
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Open grants from this funder and similar programs
SummerTime Kids Grants
Stark Community Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
January 15, 2027
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Wyeth Foundation for American Art Grant - Organization
Wyeth Foundation for American Art
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
December 15, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Public Impact Grants in Buddhist Studies
American Council of Learned Societies
Amount
US $10,000 - US $50,000
Deadline
November 20, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
Teiger Foundation: Hosting Grant
Teiger Foundation
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
December 9, 2026
Listed date — confirm with the funder
High School Scholarships - Overture Awards Partnership
Summerfair Cincinnati Inc
Amount
$12,000 (annual program support)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rapid Action Grant
Assembly for the Arts
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Ready to apply for Emerging Artists Awards?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.
You found Emerging Artists Awards. Now let's win it.