How much funding does The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant provide?

The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant provides US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant?

Eligible applicants: Independent artists in the U; Independent artists living in the United States; 18 years old or over, students are eligible.

The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant

Franklin Furnace Fund

Foundation Grants for Arts Grants for Visual Artists Small Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Independent artists in the U
Independent artists living in the United States
Artists of all disciplines are welcome to apply.
18 years old or over, students are eligible
Requirement to the recipients:Create a minimum of 100 copies of the proposed artists’ books, ideally by the end of April, 2026.Winning artists retain copyright of their work.
Artists are free to distribute their completed books or reproduce the project as they see fit.

Overview

The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books offers a $5000 grant to support the publication of an artist's book addressing the themes of book banning and burning. A minimum of 100 copies must be printed, with winners announced in September 2025. This initiative aims to highlight and preserve avant-garde art forms and their cultural significance.

The XENO PRIZE for Performance Art and Artists’ Books
In pursuit of its mission to present, preserve, interpret, educate and advocate on behalf of avant-garde art, especially forms that may be vulnerable due to institutional neglect, cultural bias, their ephemeral nature, or politically unpopular content, Franklin Furnace has since 2023 offered the annual XENO Prizes for Performance Art and Artists’ Books, named in honor of xenophiles, people who appreciate all people and cultures.
For eligibility requirements and the application, please visit our Submittable page. For other questions, please contact proposals@franklinfurnace.org

Eligibility

Open to independent artists living in the United States.Artists of all disciplines are welcome to apply.Applicants must be 18 years old or over, students are eligible.Requirement to the recipients:Create a minimum of 100 copies of the proposed artists’ books, ideally by the end of April, 2026.Winning artists retain copyright of their work. Artists are free to distribute their completed books or reproduce the project as they see fit.