Grants for Visual Artists

Last updated October 4, 2026

Grantable tracks 493 active grants for visual artists in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 6 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 331 list an award amount, with a median of $7,000.

Grants tracked: 493; from 322 funders
Median award: $7,000; middle half $3,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $16.2M; across 331 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 24 with a published date

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Grants for Creative Individuals Mass Cultural Council · State Oct 27, 2026 · $500K Unrestricted grants to advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals.	Oct 27, 2026	$500K
John Franzén Grant for the Arts Capitol Hill Community Foundation · Foundation ~October · $25K The John Franzén Grant for the Arts is a single $25,000 grant awarded each year to support novel visual, performing, and architectural/design arts programs that can cultivate new audiences and enhance community life on Capitol Hill.	~October	$25K
ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grants Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation ~October · Varies Substantial support for both emerging and established artists for projects that authentically reflect the lived Black and Brown experience.	~October	Varies
47th Annual Contemporary Crafts Exhibition Mesa Arts Center Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum's annual contemporary crafts exhibition highlighting the finest in contemporary crafts from around the country.	~October	Varies
Horizons Grants Program - Developing Artist Grants Salina Arts and Humanities · Foundation ~November · Varies The Horizons Grants Program leverages community cultural development by granting private funding to individuals and organizations who propose projects that "build community and change lives." Developing Artist Grants are awarded annually…	~November	Varies
Pirkle Jones Fund Visual Artist Support Program (VASP) Marin Community Foundation · Foundation ~November · $50K Recognize, encourage, and nurture artistic imagination and drive, commitment to the creative process, aesthetic standards, and artistic potential of visual artists.	~November	$50K
Master Artist and Apprentice Grant Alaska State Council on the Arts · State Dec 1, 2026 · Varies Grant to foster the development of the arts for all Alaskans through education, partnerships, grants, and services.	Dec 1, 2026	Varies
Louis Padovano Grants The Lotos Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The Lotos Foundation awards organizational grants to not-for-profit organizations based in the New York City metropolitan area who offer outstanding arts and science programs, free-of-charge, to middle-school and high school students from…	~December	Varies
Artist in Residence Program Lakewood Cemetery Association · Foundation ~December · $500 – $10K The Artist in Residence program supports artists working across all disciplines to create deliverable products, programs, or events that are unique to Lakewood Cemetery.	~December	$500 – $10K
Summer Residency with Scholarship Archie Bray Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies The Archie Bray Foundation offers a summer residency program with scholarship support for ceramic artists. This is a short-term residency opportunity providing access to studio facilities during the summer months.	~December	Varies
Long-Term Residency Archie Bray Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies The Archie Bray Foundation offers a long-term artist residency program for ceramic artists. Residents receive studio space and access to facility resources.	~December	Varies
Rubin Grants Program Rubin Museum of Art Aka the Shelley & Donald Rubin Cultural Trust · Foundation ~December · $3K – $25K The Rubin Museum of Art supports artists, creatives, and scholars in the field of Himalayan art with an annual grant program that aims to expand awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally and the rich cultural legacy and living…	~December	$3K – $25K
The Open Show Arts Council of Midland · Foundation ~January · Varies An open call for artists to showcase their work and connect with art enthusiasts, critics, and potential buyers.	~January	Varies
Art at the CZI Community Space - Call for Art Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation · Foundation ~January · Varies	~January	Varies
Baker Artist Awards Howard County Arts Council · Foundation ~January · $10K – $40K The Baker Artist Awards honor exceptional artists across six creative disciplines: Visual Arts, Film/Video, Interdisciplinary Arts, Literary Arts, Performance, and Music.	~January	$10K – $40K
Mel Shull Grant Adams County Arts Council · Foundation ~February · Up to $675 Annual competitive grant awarded in memory of local artist Mel Shull, who made significant contributions to furthering arts awareness and education in Adams County.	~February	Up to $675
Nanette Hatzes Grant Adams County Arts Council · Foundation ~February · Up to $1K Annual competitive grant awarded in memory of local artist Nanette Hatzes, who made significant contributions to furthering arts awareness and education in Adams County.	~February	Up to $1K
Artist in Residence (2-Month Residency) Caroline County Council of Arts Incorporated · Foundation ~March · Varies	~March	Varies
Baxter State Park Visiting Artist Program Friends of Baxter State Park · Foundation ~March · Varies	~March	Varies
Artist Commissions Afro Charities Inc · Foundation ~April · Varies Afro Charities invites contemporary artists to explore the AFRO Archives and supports their research and artistic production.	~April	Varies
Artist Fellowships (IAF) Division of the Arts Grants · State Aug 2, 2027 · Varies Support of individual artists in their work as visual, performing, media, folk, and/or literary artists. For Delaware residents 18 years or older not enrolled in a degree-granting program.	Aug 2, 2027	Varies
MSAC Grants for Artists Maryland State Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $3K The MSAC Grants for Artists program supports the sustainability of artists' livelihoods in Maryland by providing funds for various living and working expenses.	Not published	$3K
Aminah Robinson Fellowship Grant Greater Columbus Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $15K The Aminah Robinson Fellowship, offered by the Greater Columbus Arts Council in partnership with the Columbus Museum of Art, provides a 90-day fellowship and an unrestricted $15,000 award to a professional African American visual artist…	Not published	$15K
Collective Futures Fund: Sustaining Practice Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Collective Futures Fund offers $2,500 Sustaining Practice Grants for emerging artists and collaborators in the Greater Boston area.	Not published	$3K

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Grants for visual artists by the numbers

How deadlines work

Rolling or ongoing: 13 3%
Upcoming date published: 24 5%
Stated cycle, no date yet: 112 23%
No deadline published: 344 70%

When dated deadlines fall

Share of the 24 grants with a published date, by quarter.

29%

Jan–Mar

Apr–Jun

Jul–Sep

63%

Oct–Dec

Funders with the most open grants for visual artists

The Andy Warhol Foundation 18 open
Asian Cultural Council Inc 8 open
Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc 6 open
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities 5 open
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc 5 open
South Arts Inc 5 open

322 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 493 active grants for visual artists (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum.

About grants for visual artists

Grants for visual artists support the creation of new work, studio costs, materials, exhibitions, residencies, and living expenses. The Pollock-Krasner Foundation makes need-based grants to painters, sculptors, printmakers, and artists working on paper, and organizations like the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) administer fellowships and emergency funds. State arts councils and private foundations offer additional project grants, fellowships, and professional development support.

Grants for Visual Artists by state

Browse grants for visual artists available to organizations in 14 states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for visual artists award?

Of the 493 grants for visual artists Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 331 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $7,000, and the middle half fall between $3,000 and $20K. The largest is $7.5M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for visual artists?

By number of open listings, the most active funders are The Andy Warhol Foundation (18), Asian Cultural Council Inc (8), Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc (6), DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (5), and Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc (5). In all, 322 funders have at least one open grant in this category.

When are grants for visual artists due?

Of 493 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 24 have a published upcoming deadline, 112 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 344 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 63% fall in October–December.

What grants are available for visual artists?

Visual artists can pursue grants and fellowships that fund new work, materials and supplies, studio rent, exhibition preparation, residencies, and living expenses. Some funders, such as the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, award unrestricted grants based on artistic merit and financial need, while others run discipline-specific fellowships and emergency relief funds for working artists.

Which foundations fund individual artists?

The Pollock-Krasner Foundation supports professional visual artists internationally based on artistic merit and demonstrated need, and the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) administers artist fellowships and emergency grants. State and local arts councils, regional arts organizations, and a range of private foundations also offer fellowships and project grants directly to individual artists.

Do I need fiscal sponsorship to apply as an individual?

It depends on the funder. Foundations like Pollock-Krasner make grants directly to individual artists with no fiscal sponsor required. However, many government and foundation grants are restricted to nonprofit organizations, so individual artists pursuing those opportunities often work with a fiscal sponsor, which lets them receive grant funds and offer donors tax-deductibility under the sponsor's nonprofit status.

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