Pirkle Jones Fund Visual Artist Support Program (VASP)
Funding Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- November 3, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: November
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Eligible organizations
- Emerging or mid-career visual artists
Geography
- In Marin County, California
Other requirements
- Works in visual arts (painting, sculpture, murals, installations, etc.)
Overview
Pirkle Jones Fund Visual Artist Support Program
Established: To honor Marin photographer Pirkle Jones (died 2009)
Purpose: Recognize, encourage, and nurture artistic imagination and drive, commitment to the creative process, aesthetic standards, and artistic potential of visual artists.
Geographic Scope: Marin County, California
Eligibility:
- Emerging or mid-career visual artists
- Must be residing in Marin County, California
- Works in visual arts (painting, sculpture, murals, installations, etc.)
What the Grant Supports:
- May be used for any purpose, including living expenses
- Intended to provide meaningful support to dedicate to artistic craft
- Support for expanding artistic practice and developing skills
Focus Areas:
- All forms of visual art
Application Timeline (2023 update):
- Applications issued in late summer (August/September)
- Award announcement made in fall
Contact:
- Lani Alo, Marin Community Foundation
- Phone: 415-464-2531
- Email: lalo@marincf.org
Additional Notes:
- Program has been operating for 12+ years
- As of 2023, moved application timeline from late spring/summer to fall
- Enhanced outreach to key partner communities to broaden applicant pool
How to Apply
Application Process
- Download Application Form: PDF application form available on MCF website
- Submit Application: Must be submitted by deadline date (typically November 3)
- Required Materials: Standard application form (specific requirements listed on application)
- Review Process: Competitive selection process
- Notification: Award announced by specified date (typically December 1)
Contact for Questions:
- Lani Alo, Marin Community Foundation
- Phone: 415-464-2531
- Email: lalo@marincf.org
What Marin Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
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- 1,573
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- $186.06M
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- $25K
- Range
- $5,050–$10M
- By dollars: California 65%, New York 7%, District of Columbia 5%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; San Rafael, CA.
- 63% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 26% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Fields of Work
- Arts
- Visual artists
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