Grants for Visual Artists

Last updated October 25, 2026

Grantable tracks 485 active grants for visual artists in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 323 list an award amount, with a median of $7,000.

Grants tracked: 485; from 319 funders
Median award: $7,000; middle half $3,000–$20K
Total listed funding: $16.2M; across 323 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 13; 26 with a published date

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LRAC: Legacy Individual Grants Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The LRAC Legacy Individual Grants offer up to $6,000 for individual artists in Minnesota's nine-county region, promoting arts access, learning, and cultural heritage.	Not published	Up to $6K
OVAC Community/Artist Partnership Grant Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The OVAC Community/Artist Partnership Grant supports Oklahoma artists in creating visual art for public engagement and community projects.	Not published	Up to $2K
Fugazzotto Scholarship Fund for Visual Arts Students Grant Grand Haven Area Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fugazzotto Scholarship Fund for Visual Arts Students, established by the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, supports Tri-Cities residents pursuing careers in visual arts.	Not published	Varies
McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists Grant Textile Center Of Minnesota · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Fellowships for Fiber Artists support talented Minnesota artists with a significant body of work in fiber art for at least eight years.	Not published	$25K
State of the Art Prize Creative Capital Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K Launched in honor of Creative Capital's 25 years of grantmaking, the State of the Art Prize aims to recognize one artist residing in each U.S. state and territory with an unrestricted artist grant.	Not published	$10K
Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant Houston Arts Alliance · Foundation Not published · $710K The Southwest Suspended Artwork Grant invites artists to create a major suspended artwork for the Houston Airports West Concourse Expansion at William P. Hobby Airport.	Not published	$710K
Pacific Jurisdictions Artist Fund Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · $2K Established in 1974 as a nonprofit U.S. Regional Arts Organization (USRAO), Creative West was founded on the belief that place matters to the creative process.	Not published	$2K
Dale E. Landsman Arts Foundation Grant Unity Foundation of La Porte County · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants to support art and artists in La Porte County, honoring the memory of Dale E. Landsman, local advertising executive and fine artist.	Not published	Varies
Interlace Grant Fund: Project Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $6K The Interlace Grant Fund offers Project Grants between $5,000 and $6,000 to support Providence-area artists in creating and presenting new work.	Not published	$5K – $6K
NYSCA Support for Artists Grant (NY) New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $10K The NYSCA Support for Artists Grant offers vital funding to artists in New York State, promoting the development of new work across various artistic disciplines.	Not published	$10K
Organization Grant / Grants to Institutions Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This program supports institutional projects that facilitate artistic exchange and international collaboration, often involving multiple artists and extended programming.	Not published	Varies
Washtenaw Artist Grants CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $1K – $2K The Washtenaw Artist Grants program, in partnership with the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, promotes racial equity and supports local artists in Washtenaw County.	Not published	$1K – $2K
Platform Fund Grants Antenna · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Platform Fund Grants, initiated by Antenna, Ashé Cultural Arts Center, and the Andy Warhol Foundation, support independent artists and collectives in the Greater New Orleans Area.	Not published	Up to $10K
MRAC Emergency Relief Grant Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The MRAC Emergency Relief Grant offers $500 to artists in the Twin Cities metro area facing unexpected financial hardships due to personal emergencies or natural disasters.	Not published	Up to $500
516 ARTS: The Fulcrum Fund Downtown ABQ Mainstreet Initiative · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K	Not published	Up to $10K
Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants provide $3,000 to support artists and collectives in eastern Iowa.	Not published	$3K
Artist-in-Residence Program Grant Kala Art Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artist-in-Residence Program at Kala Art Institute provides artists with 24-hour access to various creative facilities, including printmaking workshops and digital labs.	Not published	Varies
Bronx Recognizes its Own (BRIO) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K For over 36 years, BCA's BRIO Award has recognized artists from a wide range of creative disciplines who demonstrate proficiency, knowledge, and intense practice in their chosen artform.	Not published	Up to $5K
Creative West Artist Fund Grant Creative West · Foundation Not published · $5K The Creative West Artist Fund supports artists and cultural practitioners across 16 states, providing essential funding and resources to enhance their emotional and financial well-being.	Not published	$5K
Marianna Hofer Endowment Fund Grant Hancock County Performing Arts Center · Foundation Not published · Varies To support artists in the local community, established in memory of Marianna L. Hofer who loved the arts and those who create it. Marianna L. Hofer passed away in May 2017.	Not published	Varies
Artist Projects Grants Greater Columbus Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The Greater Columbus Arts Council's Artist Projects grant supports original, artist-led projects in all disciplines within Columbus.	Not published	Up to $25K
Artists in Queens Grant New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) · Foundation Not published · $5K The Artists in Queens Grant, supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, aims to fund Queens-based artists in creating new works that engage the community. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and current residents of Queens.	Not published	$5K
Joan Mitchell Fellowship Grant The Joan Mitchell Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $60K The Joan Mitchell Fellowship supports 15 US-based artists in painting and sculpture with $60,000 over five years. It offers crucial financial resources, skills development, and community building.	Not published	$60K
ASC Emerging Creator Fellowship Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies ASC's Emerging Creator Fellowship invests directly in Mecklenburg County-based emerging creative individuals. Applications historically accepted through early February (2023 cycle closed Feb 6).	Not published	Varies

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for visual artists award?

Of the 485 grants for visual artists Grantable lists as of October 25, 2026, 323 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 active listings, the leading funders are The Andy Warhol Foundation (17), 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, 319 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for visual artists due?

Of 485 grants listed, 13 accept applications on a rolling basis, 26 have a published upcoming deadline, 112 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 334 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 58% 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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