Grants for Visual Artists

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 485 active grants for visual artists in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Gerry Frost Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Fund Grant San Antonio Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gerry Frost Memorial Scholarship for the Arts Fund, managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation, supports full-time students pursuing an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts, particularly in Visual Arts such as ceramics, design, and digital…	Not published	Varies
Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Anne Gilbert Visual Arts Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support undergraduate college sophomores pursuing studies in fine arts, graphic design, art and design, or fashion design.	Not published	Varies
THRIVE Grants Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K THRIVE Grants provide up to $10,000 to support innovative, artist-led visual arts projects in Oklahoma. These grants encourage impactful initiatives that engage the community and push traditional exhibition boundaries.	Not published	Up to $10K
George A. Bragg Scholarship Grant Beckley Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the George A. The next deadline for this grant is Mon, 01 Mar 2027. Beckley Area Foundation was established in January 1985 by ten community-minded citizens.	Not published	Varies
Innovator Award Grant International Sculpture Center · Foundation Not published · $1K The ISC Innovator Award celebrates individuals and organizations that drive creative social innovation in contemporary sculpture.	Not published	$1K
McKnight Fellowships for Community-Engaged Artists Grant Pillsbury United Communities · Foundation Not published · $28K The McKnight Fellowships for Community-Engaged Artists, supported by the McKnight Foundation, provide annual unrestricted cash awards to outstanding mid-career Minnesota artists.	Not published	$28K
Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists Grant Spector Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K CultureSource is a member association for non-profit arts and cultural organizations in Southeast Michigan serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Livingston, Monroe and St. Clair counties.	Not published	$10K
East Bay Fund for Artists East Bay Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The East Bay Fund for Artists supports local artists and arts organizations in the East Bay to create new and diverse works of art.	Not published	Varies
OVAC Education Assistance Grant Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $500 The OVAC Education Assistance Grant supports Oklahoma artists by funding educational opportunities such as workshops and study trips, with grants up to $500 available.	Not published	Up to $500
The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant provides financial assistance to painters, printmakers, and sculptors facing unforeseen emergencies, such as natural disasters or medical crises.	Not published	Up to $15K
Creative County Initiative ALAANA Artist Grant Essex County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Creative County Initiative ALAANA Artist Grant, offered by the Essex County Community Foundation, supports ALAANA artists in creating new or developing works across various artistic mediums.	Not published	Up to $5K
Graduate Internships at Getty Grant The J Paul Getty Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $53K The Graduate Internships at Getty offer advanced training for graduate students pursuing careers in visual arts.	Not published	Up to $53K
Artist Fellowship Grant - Emerging Recognition Grants Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Artist Fellowship Grant supports Connecticut artists by providing $1,000 in funding for emerging artists to create new works and further their careers.	Not published	Up to $1K
Artist Access Grants Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Artist Access Grants Program, funded by Miami-Dade County and in partnership with FUNDarte, supports professional artists in Miami-Dade County.	Not published	Up to $2K
Kala’s Fellowship Residency Program Grant Kala Art Institute · Foundation Not published · $3K The Kala Fellowship Program offers innovative artists a unique residency experience. Funded by the Kala Art Institute, this fellowship provides financial support of $3,000, extensive studio access, and a collaborative community.	Not published	$3K
Artist Fellowship Grant - Artist Fellowship Grants Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Artist Fellowship Grant offers $3,000 to Connecticut artists across all disciplines to support new work and enhance their careers.	Not published	Up to $3K
Interlace Grant Fund: Grant Writing Mentorship Program The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Interlace Grant Writing Mentorship Program connects emerging visual artists with experienced mentors who have successfully navigated grant writing.	Not published	Varies
Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship Grant Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Fellowship, hosted by the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, offers fully-funded two-week or one-month residencies for African American and Latin American visual artists.	Not published	Varies
Japan-United States Arts Program Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This program specifically addresses bilateral artistic exchange between Japan and the United States, supporting both individual research and institutional collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Artist Support Grant Wilkes Art Gallery Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K Provide project grants to professional artists in any discipline and at any stage in their careers to pursue projects that further their artistic and professional development	Not published	$500 – $3K
WaveMaker Grants Locust Projects Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K WaveMaker at Locust Projects supports Miami’s visionary artists with INCUBATOR grants for innovative PROJECTS that are shared with the public in Unconventional Spaces.	Not published	Up to $6K
QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship Grant Jerome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The QM-Jerome Foundation Fellowship supports emerging visual artists in New York City, offering $20,000, mentorship, and professional development.	Not published	$20K
GMF: Artist Professional Development Grant Great Meadows Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Artist Professional Development Grants promote the growth and development of visual art in Kentucky by helping improve the critical skills, resources, knowledge, and connections of fine artists.	Not published	Varies
Arts Alive Awards Summit Artspace · Foundation Not published · Varies Summit Artspace's Arts Alive Awards celebrate and recognize contributions to local arts and culture, honoring gifted artists, art educators, and change-making advocates and volunteers.	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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