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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New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 3 Funding Arts Council of New Orleans · Foundation Not published · $14K The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides vital funding for nonprofit arts organizations in various disciplines including dance, music, and visual arts.	Not published	$14K
Big Field Fund (BFF) Project Grants The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $8K The Big Field Fund (BFF) Project Grants provide $8,000 to support artist-led projects that promote innovative models in visual arts, assist under-resourced artists, or engage with vulnerable communities in Iowa.	Not published	$8K
CWC Scholarship Program Chautauqua Women's Club Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Chautauqua Women's Club provides scholarships to support exceptional students in dance, music, piano, theater, voice, and visual arts attending Chautauqua Institution's Schools of Performing and Visual Arts.	Not published	Varies
Texas Medal of Arts Original Artwork Commission Texas Cultural Trust Council · Foundation Not published · $5K The Texas Cultural Trust invites artists and creative teams to submit qualifications for a biennial commission to develop a new Texas Medal of Arts.	Not published	$5K
Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency Grant Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency supports women and trans artists by offering a unique opportunity to create art for social change from January to December 2026.	Not published	$3K
Cleveland Arts Prize Assembly for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $10K	Not published	$10K
Visual Arts Fellowships Grant Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Visual Arts Fellowships offered by the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown provide emerging artists with a unique seven-month residency program.	Not published	Varies
South Arts Presentation Grants South Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: This grant program is currently on pause.	Not published	Varies
Arts & Culture- Production Costs Grants - Artist Grants City of San Antonio · State Not published · $8K – $15K The Production Costs Grants for Performing Artists, offered by the City of San Antonio, aim to support local performing arts organizations and professional artists.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation: Grant for Arts Max and Marian Farash Charitable · Foundation Not published · $4K – $48K The Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation offers grants to small and mid-size creative arts organizations in Monroe and Ontario Counties, NY.	Not published	$4K – $48K
Statewide Community Re-grants Program: Individual Artist Grant Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Statewide Community Re-grants Program, administered by the CREATE Council on the Arts, provides funds to empower individual artists in Columbia, Greene, and Schoharie Counties.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts The Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Southern Prize and State Fellowships are open to visual artists in the nine-state region to support, expose, and celebrate the breadth, depth, and diversity of artistic excellence.	Not published	Varies
Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s- Individual Artist Award Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Arts Vibrancy Endowment’s Individual Artist Award supports artists residing in Juneau by funding specific short-term projects that enhance their creative work.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Flourish Fund Grant CultureSource · Foundation Not published · $10K The Flourish Fund Grant, offered by CultureSource, supports innovative and experimental artist-led projects in Southeast Michigan.	Not published	$10K
AFAC: Visual Arts Grant Program Arab Fund for Arts and Culture · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The AFAC Visual Arts Grant Program provides financial support for the production and exhibition of various visual art forms, including painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia works.	Not published	Up to $35K
INSITE Fund Redline · Foundation Not published · Varies Founded in 2008, and located in the Five Points neighborhood of Denver, Colorado, RedLine Contemporary Art Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting emerging artists and providing creative opportunities for local…	Not published	Varies
Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Visual Arts Grant Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Fall Cycle: Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Visual Arts, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, supports artistic initiatives in Effingham County.	Not published	Varies
Emmett O'Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration Artsmemphis · Foundation Not published · $10K The Emmett O'Ryan Award for Artistic Inspiration, known as "The Emmett," is an annual award given to an outstanding visual artist by Renasant Bank in partnership with ARTSmemphis.	Not published	$10K
INSITE Fund Colorado Art Grant Redline · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The INSITE Fund, administered by RedLine Contemporary Art Center, offers $60,000 in grants for artist-driven projects in Colorado.	Not published	$5K – $10K
OVAC Creative Projects Grant Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The OVAC Creative Projects Grant, offered by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, supports Oklahoma artists aged 21 and above in creating visual art for public presentation.	Not published	Up to $2K
Herb Alpert Foundation Emerging Young Artists Scholarships California State Summer School Arts Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K – $40K The CSSSA Foundation is the exclusive partner of the Herb Alpert Foundation Scholarships for Emerging Young Artists, a major funding program for college-level artists.	Not published	$3K – $40K
LRAC: Artist Quick Start Grant Lake Region Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $2K The LRAC: Artist Quick Start Grant offers a $1,000 funding opportunity for individual artists in the LRAC nine-county area to support career development and artistic projects across various disciplines.	Not published	$2K
Carole Fargo Summer Enrichment Scholarship for Visual Arts Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Help students participate in summer camp programs or activities that focus on creative fields in visual arts	Not published	Varies
SCAC: Emerging Artist Grants South Carolina Arts Commission · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The SCAC Emerging Artist Grants aim to support emerging artists in South Carolina through funding of up to $1,800, along with mentorship and professional development.	Not published	Up to $2K

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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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