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.
ARTSassist Status: Active (relaunched after hiatus) Geographic Scope: Shelby County, Tennessee Overview: ARTSassist is the only unrestricted grant program of its kind in Shelby County, providing…
ArtsEverywhere Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of St. Joseph County Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 21, 2026 Summary The ArtsEverywhere Grants, funded by the Community…
ArtsKC Inspiration Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: ArtsKC Regional Arts Council Amount: US $3,500 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The ArtsKC Inspiration Grant supports individual artists and…
ArtSpace 2026 Member Exhibition Applications Overview: Monmouth Arts invites its members to propose an exhibition in the organization's event space and gallery at 99 Monmouth Street in Red Bank, NJ.…
ArtSpot Call for Entries Funder: Downtown Ventures (nonprofit arm of Downtown Partnership) Geographic Scope: Colorado residents eligible Focus Areas: Visual art for public display in downtown…
ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grants Overview: Substantial support for both emerging and established artists for projects that authentically reflect the lived Black and Brown experience. The program…
ASC Artist Support Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arts & Science Council Amount: Up to US $3,000 Last Updated: August 14, 2025 Summary The ASC Artist Support Grants program supports emerging and…
Overview What We Do ASC believes investing directly in creative individuals makes the charlotte-mecklenburg cultural community more sustainable. The emerging creator fellowship provides resources to…
Baker Artist Awards Funder: Greater Baltimore Cultural Alliance (promoted by Howard County Arts Council) Geographic Scope: Six-discipline award program Overview: The Baker Artist Awards honor…
Baxter State Park Visiting Artist Program Program Type: Artist residency program Geographic Scope: Baxter State Park, Maine Program Details: - Annual opportunity for one artist to spend an immersive…
BCA : Curatorial Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Amount: US $4,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) offers a Curatorial…
Betty Kinsman Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Kinsman Foundation Last Updated: December 30, 2025 Summary The Betty Kinsman Fund supports arts in Oregon and southern Washington, focusing on theatre,…
Betty Taylor Memorial Award for Emerging Artists in Visual Arts and Crafts Status: Applications for 2026 are currently CLOSED Funder: The Ellen (Betty) Taylor Memorial Fund at Community Foundation of…
BFF: Documentary Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berkeley Film Foundation Amount: US $2,500 - US $25,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Berkeley Film Foundation's BFF: Documentary Grant…
Big Field Fund (BFF) Project Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: Approximately US $8,000 Last Updated: July 17, 2025 Summary The Big Field Fund (BFF)…
Big Field Fund (BFF) Research/Development Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Amount: US $3,000 Last Updated: August 15, 2025 Summary The Big Field Fund (BFF)…
Overview ArtsWave ArtsWave is the engine for the Cincinnati region’s arts. Since 1927, we’ve been the primary way the region funds its arts, raising millions annually from tens of thousands of…
Black Visual Arts Archives Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Getty Foundation Amount: US $100,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 12, 2025 Summary The Black Visual Arts Archives initiative, funded by…
Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller (BHR) Memorial Fund Program Type: Designated funding for visual art fellowships Geographic Scope: Supports artists in ACC's various programs, with emphasis on visual art…
Brightwork Grants: Professional Development Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Arts Council Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: August 19, 2025 Summary The Brightwork Grants: Professional Development,…