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
On this page: State Foundation · Updated daily
Find the grants for visual artists matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 476 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| School of Visual Arts (SVA) Summer Residency Program Scholarship The American Turkish Society Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The American Turkish Society awards an annual scholarship to Turkish artists to attend the School of Visual Arts Summer Residency Program in New York City. Address: 2 Park Avenue, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10016 | |
| Shredder’s Studio Art Scholarship Community Foundation for Nantucket Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to fund all or any portion of the college tuition of any graduate of Nantucket High School pursuing a degree in fine arts and/or art therapy. _You can learn more about this… | |
| Distinguished Artist Awards Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Honoring decades of artistic accomplishments Rasmuson Foundation offers one $50,000 Distinguished Artist Award annually in recognition of an Alaskan’s creative excellence over multiple decades and significant artistic accomplishments. | |
| Creative Heights' Grant The Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $100K The Creative Heights initiative, funded by The Oregon Community Foundation, aims to enhance Oregon's cultural landscape by supporting innovative arts projects. | |
| Grants for Creative Individuals Mass Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The Grants for Creative Individuals program by the Mass Cultural Council offers unrestricted $5,000 grants to support artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners in Massachusetts. | |
| LACE: Jacki Apple Award Grant Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions · Foundation Not published · $10K The LACE: Jacki Apple Award provides a $10,000 grant to one mid- or late-career artist based in Los Angeles County. | |
| Individual Grants 2026 Putnam Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Putnam Arts Council offers grants for individual artists in 2026. The Putnam Arts Council (PAC) is a not-for-profit arts service organization chartered in 1963 by the NY State Department of Education. | |
| McKnight Media Artist Fellowships Grant Filmnorth · Foundation Not published · $25K The McKnight Media Artist Fellowships, offered by FilmNorth in collaboration with the McKnight Foundation, provide four $25,000 fellowships to mid-career media artists residing in Minnesota. | |
| Creative Connections Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Provides funding for artistic proposals led by individual artists that focus on creating access to the arts for Minnesotans and/or engaging with Minnesota communities through artistic endeavors. | |
| Call for Artists: Gallery Grant President and Fellows of Harvard College · Foundation Not published · $750 – $2K The legal name of Harvard University is President and Fellows of Harvard College. The Harvard Ed Portal connects the Allston-Brighton community with Harvard University, offering free programs and events for people of all ages. | |
| Graham Foundation: Grants To Individuals Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts, established in 1956, supports innovative projects that explore architecture's role in society and culture. | |
| Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) - Artist's Support Fund The Rockland Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250 – $500 The Artist's Support Fund was created to support artists in Rockland County who need funds to support their work and continue to fine-tune their respective artistic endeavors. | |
| Steven Klein Scholarship Program Wickford Art Association · Foundation Not published · Varies Since 1962, the Wickford Art Association has been dedicated to supporting young artists by awarding scholarships to outstanding high school students across the state of Rhode Island. | |
| The XENO PRIZE for Artists’ Books Grant Franklin Furnace Fund · Foundation Not published · $5K 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. | |
| Artist Fellowships Regional Cultural and Performing Arts Development Commission · Foundation Not published · $20K Recognizes artistic excellence and honors the work of seasoned artists, advances the work of mid-career artists, and nurtures the work of developing artists. | |
| Arnold Newman Prize Grant Maine Media College · Foundation Not published · $250 – $20K The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic Portraiture, established in 2009, recognizes emerging photographers with a $20,000 award. | |
| Minnesota State Arts Board - Grants for Individual Artists Arts Board - State · State Not published · Varies The Arts Board offers two programs that make grants to individual artists, and two services that help promote the work of artists who teach and artists that are interested in public art. | |
| Summer Keyholder Residency Program Grant Lower East Side Printshop, Inc. · Foundation Not published · $500 The Summer Keyholder Residency Program at Lower East Side Printshop offers emerging artists free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities in a collaborative environment. | |
| Hon Chew Hee Scholarship Fund Grant Hawaii Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Hon Chew Hee Scholarship Fund, established in 2009 by The Hon Chew Hee Estate Foundation, supports Hawaii residents pursuing degrees in Fine Arts. | |
| MAC Mini-Grants for Individuals Mississippi Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The MAC Mini-Grants for Individuals program offers reimbursement grants for professional artists in Mississippi to support their development through training, conferences, and workshops. | |
| Aperture—BAXTER ST Next Step Award Camera Club of New York Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K | |
| ARAC Artist Equity Grant for Individuals Arrowhead Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K ARAC's Artist Equity Grant awards up to ~$4,000 to individual artists in the Arrowhead region to support projects and professional development, with a stated DEI/equity focus. | |
| Garden-Scale Art Exhibition Alaska Botanical Garden Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies | |
| The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) Grant Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · $15K The Leeway Transformation Award (LTA) supports women and trans artists in the greater Philadelphia area, offering $15,000 annually to those who have dedicated five years or more to creating art for social change. |
Showing 337–360 of 476
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.
Get a shortlist of grants for visual artists built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 24 grants
~2.8 hrs
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 24
~1 min
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning
Grants for Visual Artists: let your agents sort the fits.