Grants for Visual Artists

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 485 active grants for visual artists in its free grants database, drawn from state and 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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ARAC Art Project Grant for Individuals Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council (Duluth, MN) awards Art Project Grants of up to $4,000 to individual artists in its 7-county region (Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, St. Louis) plus the Fond du Lac, Grand Portage, Bois…	Not published	Up to $4K
The Jan and Frank Cicero Fellowship Grant The Newberry Library · Foundation Not published · $3K The Jan and Frank Cicero Fellowship supports artists in the visual and performing arts for one month, providing a stipend of $3,000.	Not published	$3K
The Gordon Parks Foundation Fellowship in Art Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K	Not published	$25K
Municipality of Anchorage: Mayor's Art Grants - General Category Municipality of Anchorage · State Not published · $75K The Municipality of Anchorage is offering the Mayor's Art Grants to support local nonprofit organizations in the arts and culture sector.	Not published	$75K
Individual Fellowship Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Individual Fellowship program provides flexible support for Japanese artists conducting focused research and cultural exchange projects internationally, particularly emphasizing connections within Asia.	Not published	Varies
Individual Artist Grants Northwest Minnesota Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K – $5K The Individual Artist Grants, offered by the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council, provide financial support for artists in the region to pursue creative projects, mentorships, and arts experiences.	Not published	$2K – $5K
Isaac Anolic Jewish Book Arts Award Grant Drexel Hillel · Foundation Not published · $2K The Isaac Anolic Jewish Book Arts Award offers $1,500 to support the creation of a unique work in Jewish book arts.	Not published	$2K
Artist Support Grant Gaston Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Artist Support Grant provides essential funding for professional development and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and…	Not published	Up to $3K
GKFF Tulsa Artist Fellowship Grant George Kaiser Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $150K The GKFF Tulsa Artist Fellowship, established in 2015 by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, supports visionary artists and arts workers in Tulsa, Oklahoma.	Not published	$150K
ASC Artist Support Grants Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The ASC Artist Support Grants program supports emerging and established artists in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area by funding professional and artist development.	Not published	Up to $3K
Robert Graves Art Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of NCW · Foundation Not published · Varies The Robert Graves Art Scholarship honors a dedicated educator and artist, Robert Graves, who passionately supported young artists.	Not published	Varies
Patron Fund Wedgwood Circle Institute · Foundation Not published · $1K – $10K Micro-grants given to emerging artists who are at a critical transition point where a grant of $1K to $10K can make a huge impact and help propel their career forward.	Not published	$1K – $10K
Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Emile H. Mathis II Scholarship Fund honors the legacy of UWS alum Emile Mathis, supporting future artists pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.	Not published	Up to $10K
SCAC: Individual Artist Fellowships Grant South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $10K The SCAC Individual Artist Fellowships aim to honor the artistic accomplishments of South Carolina's individual artists.	Not published	$10K
Artist Opportunity Grants Delaware Division of the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K Artist Opportunity Grants, provided by the Delaware Division of the Arts, support artists in their unique professional and artistic development.	Not published	Up to $1K
Artist Support Grants Chatham Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Artist Support Grants program is offered in partnership with the NC Arts Council, United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County, Raleigh Arts, and other local arts councils.	Not published	Up to $2K
Artist Support Grants The Arts Council of Fayetteville Cumberland County Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K	Not published	$500 – $2K
Native American Artist Fellowships: Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship Grant School for Advanced Research (SAR) · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ron and Susan Dubin Native Artist Fellowship, part of the Indian Arts Research Center, provides support for Native American artists through a three-month residency.	Not published	Varies
Flourish Fund CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Snapdragon Fund Grant Visual Arts Exchange · Foundation Not published · $500 – $5K The mission of the Snapdragon Fund is to support community-centered, artist organized projects of high artist merit.	Not published	$500 – $5K
Artist Support Grant - North Carolina Arts Council Region 11 The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports the work of artists across a five-county Triad region.	Not published	Varies
RFQ for Public Art Airport Foundation MSP · Foundation Not published · Varies Arts@MSP is building a roster of artists and artist teams interested in creating public art at Minneapolis–St. Paul International Airport.	Not published	Varies
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants Koch Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants support visual and performing artists in Kansas by providing necessary funding to advance their careers.	Not published	Up to $5K
Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Rauschenberg Medical Emergency Grants, administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts, provide one-time funding up to $5,000 for artists facing unexpected medical emergencies.	Not published	Up to $5K

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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 24, 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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