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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Artist Support Grants NC Arts Council Grants · State Not published · $50K – $200K Project grants to artists administered through local arts agencies. Deadlines vary by region.	Not published	$50K – $200K
Maine Artist Fellowship- Fine Craft Grant Maine Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · $5K The Maine Artist Fellowship for Fine Craft recognizes the artistic excellence of Maine artists through merit-based awards.	Not published	$5K
Puffin Foundation: Annual Artist Grant Program - Even Year Focus The Puffin Foundation Ltd · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Puffin Foundation's Annual Artist Grant Program focuses on supporting artists and organizations that are often marginalized. In even years, proposals are accepted in fine arts, music, and photography.	Not published	Up to $4K
Wherewithal Research Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K The Wherewithal Research Grant, funded by the Andy Warhol Foundation, supports DC-area artists with $5,000 grants for ideation, research, and experimentation. Since 2019, it has aided 156 artists with a total of $400,000.	Not published	$5K
Project Support for Individual Artists and Culture Bearers Grant Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K – $6K The Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) provides project support grants for individual artists and culture bearers in its 11-county region.	Not published	$2K – $6K
Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Ronald Joseph Mathis Scholarship Fund offers scholarships to future artists attending the University of Wisconsin-Superior, honoring the legacy of Ronald Joseph Mathis.	Not published	Up to $10K
McMillen Artist Community Reverse Scholarship Program Grant The Robert B McMillen Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The McMillen Artist Community Reverse Scholarship Program supports visual artists in Washington State by offering competitive grants aimed at fostering artistic excellence and community engagement.	Not published	Up to $25K
Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure (AltEx) Grant Southern Exposure · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K Southern Exposure's Alternative Exposure (AltEx) Grant supports independent and artist-centered projects in the San Francisco Bay Area.	Not published	Up to $5K
UrbanGlass General Scholarships: IGNITE Scholarship Grant UrbanGlass · Foundation Not published · Varies The UrbanGlass IGNITE Scholarship offers aspiring glass artists the opportunity to explore their creative potential through a fully funded class.	Not published	Varies
William Silva Fund for the Arts Grant The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The William Silva Fund for the Arts, managed by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students pursuing studies in visual and performing arts, particularly in music, singing, photography, painting, and acting.	Not published	Varies
The Spark Award for Oregon Artists Grant James F & Marion L Miller Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K The Spark Award for Oregon Artists, launched by the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, is a three-year pilot program offering direct support to 60 midcareer artists across various disciplines each year.	Not published	$25K
St. Johns Cultural Council: State of the Arts Grants St. Johns Cultural Council · Foundation Not published · $2K The St. Johns Cultural Council offers the State of the Arts Grants, providing six $1,500 awards to support individual artists and arts organizations in St. Johns County.	Not published	$2K
Project Grant for Artists Nevada Arts Council (NAC) · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The FY26 Project Grant for Artists from the Nevada Arts Council supports individual artists in producing and presenting artistic projects, with funding up to $3,000.	Not published	Up to $3K
Fine Arts Fund Grant Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Fine Arts Fund Grant, administered by the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, aims to enhance cultural initiatives in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.	Not published	Up to $3K
CBT: Arts and Culture Program - Community Grants (Formerly called Arts Funding to Communities ) Columbia Basin Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The CBT Arts and Culture Program supports local artistic and cultural projects that benefit Basin communities. This funding aims to empower artists, address local issues, and enhance community engagement in arts initiatives.	Not published	Up to $3K
MFA Fellowship Grant Dedalus Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The MFA Fellowship, funded by the Dedalus Foundation, provides a $15,000 stipend to final-year students graduating from MFA programs in Painting and Sculpture in the U.S. Annually, four fellowships are awarded based on nominations from…	Not published	Up to $15K
AICEF: Cultural Grant American Indonesian Cultural · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The AICEF Cultural Grant aims to enhance cultural ties between the United States and Indonesia by funding projects in the performing, visual, and literary arts.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize Grant Baltimore Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K The Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize supports local artists by funding travel expenses for those aged 21 and older who reside in Baltimore.	Not published	$7K
Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City (MASB) Artist Travel Prize Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $7K Award supporting travel essential to an artist's studio practice that an artist may not otherwise be able to afford.	Not published	$7K
Piscataqua Region Artist Advancement Grant Greater Rochester Community Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The grant recognizes the importance of artists in the region and aims to show respect for artists, create meaningful substantive support, help artists advance their work and career, and mutually benefit individual artists and the region.	Not published	Up to $25K
Thomas L. Law Visual Arts Camp Scholarship Barbara Ingram School for the Arts · Foundation Not published · Varies Supports students in visual arts summer programming	Not published	Varies
Moving Stories: Short-Form Graphic Novels for King County Metro Transit RapidRide Grant 4Culture · Foundation Not published · $54K The 'Moving Stories' project invites six artists to create short-form graphic novels that illustrate narratives from communities along King County Metro's RapidRide lines.	Not published	$54K
Artist Open Studio Tour Grants Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $750 The Artist Open Studio Tour Grants provide funding to support marketing and administration for artist-initiated studio tours in Rhode Island.	Not published	$750
MAC: Artist Project Grant Maine Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The MAC: Artist Project Grant supports individual Maine artists at various career stages, funding projects that enhance artistic skills or public engagement.	Not published	Up to $3K

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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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