Grants for Visual Artists provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation Last Updated: October 05, 2025 Summary The Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship, offered by the…
Annual Cross-Border Scholarships Organization: Council for Canadian American Relations Geographic Scope: Cross-border (Canada-US) Focus Areas: - Music - Dance - Visual arts Eligibility: Students in…
Aperture—BAXTER ST Next Step Award Funder: Aperture, BAXTER ST at the Camera Club of New York, and 7|G Foundation Award Amount: $10,000 artist's grant Geographic Scope: United States (US-based…
Overview Individual Artist Fellowship The Individual Artist Fellowship program annually awards to up to 18 creatives $5,000 each in six categories. These grants are made directly to individual…
Arnold Newman Prize Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Maine Media College Amount: US $250 - US $20,000 Last Updated: September 22, 2025 Summary The Arnold Newman Prize for New Directions in Photographic…
ARRAY + Google Feature Film Grant Funder: ARRAY Alliance Inc in partnership with Google Award Amount: $500,000 Program Status: Active (announced June 2021) Geographic Scope: Not specified, appears to…
Art at the CZI Community Space - Call for Art Geographic Scope: San Mateo County residents Eligibility: - High school students - Adult artists - Collaboratives Focus Areas: Visual arts exhibition…
Art at Work Overview: Blue Line Arts operates the Art at Work program to create exhibition opportunities for local artists by connecting them with businesses in the greater Placer County and…
Art Bank Program (ABP) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $25,000 Last Updated: April 02, 2026 Summary The Art Bank Program (ABP) supports local…
Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities Amount: Up to US $35,000 Last Updated: September 25, 2025 Summary The Art Exhibition…
Program commissioning artwork for people to enjoy in publicly accessible areas inside and outside of state buildings.
Art Mentor Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne Last Updated: November 21, 2025 Summary The Art Mentor Foundation Lucerne is dedicated to fostering a vibrant culture…
Art on the Streets Fellowship Funder: Downtown Ventures (nonprofit arm of Downtown Partnership) Geographic Scope: Pikes Peak region (El Paso or Teller counties of Colorado) Focus Areas: Visual arts,…
Art Ventures Individual Artist Grants Funder: The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida Program Status: Active since 1990 Geographic Scope: Northeast Florida (Duval County and surrounding…
Artist Access Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $2,000 Last Updated: November 20, 2025 Summary The Artist Access Grants Program, funded…
Artist as Entrepreneur Program- Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (Rochester, NY) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: New York Foundation for the Arts Last Updated: September 27, 2025 Summary The Artist as…
Artist Commissions Program Type: Biennial artist commissioning project Overview: Afro Charities invites contemporary artists to explore the AFRO Archives and supports their research and artistic…
Artist Creative Practice Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Arts, Inc. Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: October 08, 2025 Summary The Artist Creative Practice Grant by South Arts supports…
Artist Creative Practice Grants (South Arts) Overview: Supports a variety of professional development opportunities including milestone activities in an artist's career that will likely lead to…
Artist Fellowship Grant - Artist Fellowship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 20, 2025 Summary…