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Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award (Community-Based Art Projects)

Marin Community Foundation

Foundation Annual Grants for Arts Grants for Music Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

$100,000

Deadline

Expected ~June

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: June 30, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: June

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

Overview

Pirkle Jones Fund Artist Award

Established: 2025 (new format)

Purpose: Build community spirit through the arts by funding projects that use arts to build, inspire, and unite community in key neighborhoods.

Geographic Scope: Four key neighborhoods in Marin County:

Marin City
Canal District of San Rafael
Novato
West Marin

Focus Areas:

Music
Film
Murals
Photography
Preservation of historical and cultural knowledge
Arts-based community building projects

What They Fund:

Projects that use arts to build, inspire, and unite community
One award per geographic area
Projects that bring arts to communities and share with participants and partners

Current Status (2026):
As of March 24, 2026, MCF is conducting community engagement to determine what type of art communities want to see next in their neighborhoods. MCF will be engaging in multiple forms of inquiry with community members throughout 2026.

Timeline:

2025: First year with 4 awards of $100,000 each
2026: Community inquiry phase (no applications accepted)
Mid-2027: MCF will announce inquiry results and open artist award applications

Contact:

Odette Nemes, Marin Community Foundation
Phone: 415-464-2565
Email: onemes@marincf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

2026 Status: No applications are being accepted in 2026. MCF is conducting community inquiry phase.

Expected Application Timeline (2027):

Mid-2027: MCF will announce results of community inquiries
Artist award applications will open following announcement
Applications will seek projects reflecting community-chosen art types
Projects must align with specific art preferences of each neighborhood (Marin City, Canal District, Novato, West Marin)

Contact for Future Information:

Odette Nemes, Marin Community Foundation
Phone: 415-464-2565
Email: onemes@marincf.org

Check marincf.org mid-2027 for application details

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