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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"Drawn to Art" Fellowship Grant American Antiquarian Society · Foundation Not published · $2K – $4K The "Drawn to Art" Fellowship, funded by the American Antiquarian Society, supports research in American art and visual culture using graphic materials.	Not published	$2K – $4K
Arts & Culture Fund Our Fund Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $300K – $370K The Our Fund Foundation's annual Arts & Culture Fund supports dynamic LGBTQ+-specific programs and initiatives in South Florida. The foundation awarded $370,000 in 2025 and $300,000 in 2024 through this fund.	Not published	$300K – $370K
Arts@MSP Public Art & Exhibition Opportunities Airport Foundation MSP · Foundation Rolling · Varies Open calls from Arts@MSP for U.S.-based professional artists and arts organizations: RFQ to join the public-art roster, RFP for rotating exhibitions, and RFP for performing arts at MSP Terminals 1 & 2.	Rolling	Varies
Kresge Artist Fellowships Grant The Kresge Foundation · Foundation Not published · $50K The Kresge Artist Fellowships provide $50,000 awards to emerging and established artists in metro Detroit, supporting their careers with no-strings-attached funding and a showcase film.	Not published	$50K
Ann McDonald Baker Art Ventures Award The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K Recognizes an artist whose work brings distinction to Northeast Florida and demonstrates: Ann McDonald Baker, whose leadership helped create and nurture vital cultural institutions including: Ann McDonald Baker served as chair of The…	Not published	$10K
A. Eric Arctander Artist Grant Putnam Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $1K This grant supports visual artists and was created by family and friends to honor A. Eric Arctander, a renowned visual artist, teacher, mentor, and advocate for younger artists pursuing careers in art.	Not published	$1K
The Philadelphia Foundation: Art Works Grant Program The Philadelphia Foundation · Foundation Not published · $75K – $150K The Art Works Grant Program, initiated by the Philadelphia Foundation and Forman Arts Initiative, aims to empower Philadelphia artists and cultural organizations, particularly those serving BIPOC communities.	Not published	$75K – $150K
Social Impact Artist Award Bonfils-Stanton Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K $50,000 award to three Denver-based artists/collectives (incl. $15k project support), with Denver Arts & Venues. Status open (annual).	Not published	Up to $50K
ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grants Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtsWave (the fund operated by the Cincinnati Institute of Fine Arts) runs the Inspire Artist Grants Program, offering financial support plus a professional-development ecosystem to both emerging and established artists for projects that…	Not published	Varies
ArtPrize Featured Public Projects Grant Artprize Grand Rapids · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtPrize's Featured Public Projects (a signature program since 2016) funds compelling large-scale public artworks to activate high-visibility public sites during ArtPrize (Grand Rapids, MI).	Not published	Varies
Career Opportunity Grants (OR) Oregon Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $500 – $11K The Oregon Arts Commission offers Career Opportunity Grants to support artists at all stages in taking advantage of unique opportunities that enhance their careers.	Not published	$500 – $11K
McKnight Printmaking Fellowship Grant Highpoint Center For Printmaking · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, part of the McKnight Foundation’s program, offers two mid-career artists in Minnesota an unrestricted award of $25,000 along with access to Highpoint's advanced print shop and various professional…	Not published	$25K
Oregon Media Arts Fellowship Grant (OR) Oregon Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oregon Media Arts Fellowship Grant honors professional artists in Oregon, providing crucial financial support for film and video projects.	Not published	Varies
Damaris Fine Arts Scholarship Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies On behalf of the family of "Dee" Damaris Schulte, the Plymouth Community Arts Council recognizes Plymouth-Canton School District high school seniors each year who have displayed outstanding abilities in visual arts and plan to continue…	Not published	Varies
Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation - Grant for Sculpture Jonathan & Barbara Silver · Foundation Not published · $20K The Jonathan and Barbara Silver Foundation offers a $20,000 grant annually to support sculptors and writers on sculpture, promoting creativity and artistic development.	Not published	$20K
Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (BHR) Memorial Fund Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The BHR Memorial Fund is a designated grant source supporting visual artists of exceptional merit within ACC's fellowship programs. Recipients receive the distinction of "Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Memorial Fellow" recognition.	Not published	Varies
Mini-Grants for Artists ARTogether · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant program supports artists on current, ongoing projects. Funds may be used for art supplies, equipment, costumes, technical support, and other project-related expenses.	Not published	Varies
ArtSpace 2026 Member Exhibition Applications Monmouth County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Monmouth Arts invites its members to propose an exhibition in the organization's event space and gallery at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, NJ.	Not published	Varies
Emergency Grants Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grant program providing urgent project support for artists facing immediate funding needs.	Rolling	Varies
Independent Artist Awards Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies Maryland State Arts Council Independent Artist Awards recognize achievement by Maryland artists making work independent of an organization or institution.	Not published	Varies
CMAB/McKnight Individual Artist Award Grant Central Minnesota Arts Board · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The CMAB/McKnight Individual Artist Award offers up to seven grants of $5,000 each to exceptional artists residing in Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, or Wright counties in Minnesota.	Not published	Up to $5K
Art on the Streets Fellowship Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Gilda Awards Grant The Kresge Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Gilda Awards, named after the late artist Gilda Snowden, offer $5,000 prizes to emerging artists in Detroit. With 25 awards available, they recognize exceptional talent in both Literary and Visual Arts.	Not published	$5K
Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Margaret Frans Brady Scholarship for Arts, established by the Juneau Community Foundation, aims to support arts and education initiatives in Skagway and northern Southeast Alaska.	Not published	Up to $10K

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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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