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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Maine Artist Fellowship- Visual Arts Grant Maine Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K The Maine Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts honors exceptional talent among Maine artists, providing unrestricted awards to advance their careers.	Not published	$5K
William Male Foundation Grant William Male Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The William Male Foundation Grant supports individual artists in San Diego County, providing funding between $1,000 and $5,000 for artistic development, training, and project execution.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Chelicca Scholarship for Bead Project Alumni Grant UrbanGlass · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chelicca Scholarship for Bead Project Alumni, offered by UrbanGlass, provides $1,000 to ten selected alumni to further their creative studies at UrbanGlass.	Not published	Varies
Lightning Fund Artist Grant Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions · Foundation Not published · $6K The Lightning Fund Artist Grant, presented by LACE, is an annual opportunity for artists residing in Los Angeles County.	Not published	$6K
Grants For Visual Artists Harpo Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Harpo Foundation, established in 2006, supports under-recognized visual artists through its 'Grants for Visual Artists' program, offering 7-10 grants annually.	Not published	Up to $10K
Grants for Artists Maryland Department of Commerce · State Not published · Varies The purpose of the Grants for Artists program is to contribute to the sustainability of artists' livelihoods by providing funds that support working or living expenses.	Not published	Varies
Judi Cassell Teaching Artist Fellowship in Visual Arts Metropolitan Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies Honors the legacy of Judi Cassell, an accomplished animation artist and mentor. The award recognizes exceptional visual arts teaching artists.	Not published	Varies
Wherewithal Project & Presentation Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Wherewithal Project & Presentation Grant, funded by The Andy Warhol Foundation, supports artists in the DC area with $7,500 grants for innovative projects that will be publicly presented between January and December 2025.	Not published	$8K
South Arts State Fellowship Grant South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The South Arts State Fellowship offers a $5,000 grant to artists reflecting the rich visual arts culture of the Southern U.S. It aims to support individual artists or collaborative teams creating original works.	Not published	$5K
Artist Support Grants High Point Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K Grant funding available for artists in all disciplines to support their professional and artistic development.	Not published	$500 – $2K
Individual Artist Grant Artsbuild · Foundation Rolling · Up to $5K Grants up to $5,000 to individual artists or groups of artists in Hamilton County, TN, including Artist Work Grants (project funding concluding in a performance/exhibition) and Access & Opportunity Grants (increasing arts by diverse…	Rolling	Up to $5K
FAWC Summer Workshops Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · $400 – $900	Not published	$400 – $900
Artist-in-Residence Program Powerhouse Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Supporting emerging to mid-career NYC-based artists working in print, ceramics, public art, and textiles fabrication. Supports artists working in the following disciplines:	Not published	Varies
Arts and Culture Nonprofits: Creative Communities San Diego Grant Program City of San Diego · State Not published · $5K The Creative Communities San Diego Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations in delivering impactful arts and culture projects that engage diverse communities.	Not published	$5K
ArtSpot Call for Entries Colorado Springs Community Ventures Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Region 17 Artist Support Grant Asheville Area Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Varies ArtsAVL grant supporting emerging and established artists taking the next step in their careers; the grants page states it 'Opens 7.21.26.' This is part of the NC Arts Council Region 17 Artist Support Grant regrant administered by ArtsAVL.	Not published	Varies
Creative Support Grant Jackson Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K An unrestricted grant for individual local artists in the Jackson-Madison County area to support the expansion and innovation of quality artistic work.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Our Journey Micro-Grant Program Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau · Foundation Rolling · Up to $500 The Our Journey Micro-Grant Program was designed to benefit artists and art organizations by awarding funding allocations of up to $500 for artistic endeavors throughout the Rockford region.	Rolling	Up to $500
Headlands Center- Artist in Residence (AIR) Grant Program Headlands Center for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K The Headlands Center Artist in Residence (AIR) Grant Program offers fully sponsored residencies for approximately 50 artists annually, providing studio space, meals, housing, and reimbursements.	Not published	$1K – $3K
Sauk Centre Area Arts Grants Communitygiving · Foundation Not published · $10K – $20K The Sauk Centre Area Arts Grants, provided by CommunityGiving, aim to enhance arts and cultural activities in the Sauk Centre area.	Not published	$10K – $20K
The Luminary: Futures Fund Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $8K The Luminary's Futures Fund Grant supports innovative artistic projects in St. Louis, offering funding between $2,500 and $8,000.	Not published	$3K – $8K
LRAC: Career Development Grants Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K The LRAC Career Development Grants offer $2,000 to individual artists in various disciplines within a nine-county region. These grants support projects that enhance artistic growth and career development.	Not published	$2K
Nexus Fund: Regional Regranting Program Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $6K The Nexus Fund: Regional Regranting Program, supported by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, seeks innovative project proposals from individual artists or collaborations in the Metro Atlanta region.	Not published	$6K
Grants for Artists Centre Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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 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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