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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General Operating Support for Artists Grant Rhode Island State Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · Up to $18K The General Operating Support for Artists program offers unrestricted grants of $6,000 annually for three years to three artists in Rhode Island, allowing them to pursue significant self-identified artistic goals.	Not published	Up to $18K
Culture Program: The Joyce Awards The Joyce Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: The Joyce Awards will be paused for the 2025 cycle.	Not published	Varies
Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists Queer Art · Foundation Not published · $10K The Illuminations Grant for Black Trans Women Visual Artists, a $10,000 annual grant, supports early-career Black trans women artists in the U.S. whose contributions to visual arts are often overlooked.	Not published	$10K
MRAC: Next Step Fund Grant Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K The MRAC: Next Step Fund Grant, supported by the McKnight Foundation, offers project grants of up to $6,000 for artists across all disciplines.	Not published	Up to $6K
Arts Fund (AF) The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K Arts Fund (AF) develops Bronx artists and small arts organizations through its support of high-quality arts projects that engage Bronx audiences in a diverse array of artistic works in all disciplines, genres, and styles.	Not published	$1K – $5K
New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant - Level 1 Funding Arts Council of New Orleans · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The New Orleans as Cultural Capital Grant provides essential operating support to nonprofit arts organizations across various disciplines such as dance, music, and visual arts.	Not published	Up to $4K
Naomi Anolic Early Career Jewish Visual Arts Award Grant Drexel Hillel · Foundation Not published · $1K The Naomi Anolic Early Career Jewish Visual Arts Award offers $1,000 to emerging Jewish visual artists aged 25-35 to support their artistic projects.	Not published	$1K
KHN Residency Richard P & Laurine Kimmel · Foundation Not published · Varies Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts The mission of the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts is to support established and emerging writers, visual artists and composers by providing working and living environments that allow…	Not published	Varies
Foundation of Art Award Greater Tacoma Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Annual award honoring visual artists living and working in Pierce County, recognizing the growth and vibrancy of the local arts community.	Not published	$1K
AFAC: The Arab Documentary Photography Grant Program Arab Fund for Arts and Culture · Foundation Not published · $7K The Arab Documentary Photography Grant Program, launched by the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture and the Prince Claus Fund, supports emerging photographers in the Arab region.	Not published	$7K
FAWC Online Scholarships Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies FAWC is proud to offer Scholar Awards in collaboration with organizations that share commitment to nurturing diverse creative voices:	Not published	Varies
Black Visual Arts Archives Grant Getty Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100K – $300K The Black Visual Arts Archives initiative, funded by the Getty Foundation, aims to enhance access to collections related to Black artists.	Not published	$100K – $300K
Community Grants (CG) Program Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Foundation Not published · $8K – $15K The Community Grants (CG) Program, offered by the Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs, supports nonprofit organizations in developing community-based cultural programs, including various artistic disciplines.	Not published	$8K – $15K
Open Call For Curator Grant The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · Varies About The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Founded by visionary community leaders in 1962, The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) is a pioneer in advancing cultural equity in The Bronx.	Not published	Varies
Early-Career Artist Project Grant Forecast Public Art · Foundation Not published · $8K The Early-Career Artist Project Grant supports Minnesota-based artists in creating public artworks. This grant emphasizes accessibility and originality, fostering diverse artistic expressions in the community.	Not published	$8K
The Open Fund Artist Project Grant Ruth Foundation for the Arts · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Open Fund Grant supports innovative visual artist projects that are experimental and community-oriented. Administered by The Poor Farm and The Open, it offers funding of $5,000 to $10,000 for initiatives based in Milwaukee County.	Not published	$5K – $10K
Juneau Arts & Humanities Council’s Individual Artist Award Grant Juneau Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council’s Individual Artist Award supports emerging visual artists in Juneau, providing funding through the Cameron Vance Memorial Scholarship Fund.	Not published	Up to $1K
Ellsworth Kelly Award Foundation for Contemporary Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · $45K Named award supporting contemporary artists across disciplines.	Not published	$45K
Session Recess Activities Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Session supports the creation of new work by giving artists a project stipend, artist's fee, technical support, mentorship, and approximately two months to transform Recess into a hybrid of a productive studio space and dynamic exhibition…	Not published	Varies
The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant is designed to aid mature artists with at least 20 years of experience in painting, sculpture, or printmaking.	Not published	Varies
Fields Artist Fellowship Grant Oregon Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Fields Artist Fellowship, established in partnership with Oregon Humanities, supports artists and culture bearers in Oregon by providing $150,000 each to four fellows over two years.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County: Artist Support Grant Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Arts Fund of Kalamazoo County, established in 1986, aims to support individual artists and artistic projects that promote cultural diversity and inclusivity.	Not published	Up to $3K
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants Koch Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $30K The Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants provide substantial financial assistance to exceptional artists in Kansas.	Not published	Up to $30K
College of Arts and Architecture General Scholarship Grant Montana State University · Foundation Not published · Varies The College of Arts and Architecture General Scholarship at Montana State University supports students pursuing degrees in architecture, art, film and photography, and music.	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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