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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Yaddo's Residency Grant Yaddo · Foundation Not published · Varies Yaddo's Residency provides a tranquil retreat for artists in Saratoga Springs, New York, fostering creativity through undisturbed work in a supportive environment.	Not published	Varies
ArtPrize Pekich Park Grant (Heartside Business Association) Artprize Grand Rapids · Foundation Not published · $2K The Pekich Park / Heartside Business Association Grant awards $2,000 to a local Grand Rapids artist (or local collaborative group) to create an outdoor ArtPrize entry for Pekich Park that can withstand the elements.	Not published	$2K
ACC China/Hong Kong/Macau Program Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This regional program supports artistic exchange and research focusing on the China, Hong Kong, and Macau regions.	Not published	Varies
New York Fellowship Asian Cultural Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The New York Fellowship is one of ACC's primary grant programs supporting Japanese artists to conduct research and develop creative practices in the United States.	Not published	Varies
Administering Organization – Individual Artists Fellowship Grant California Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The California Arts Council offers the Individual Artists Fellowship to support California artists across diverse disciplines.	Not published	Up to $800K
Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award Grant Northern Clay Center · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K The Warren MacKenzie Advancement Award supports students and emerging ceramic artists in the U.S. to enhance their skills and knowledge through research and education for up to twelve months.	Not published	Up to $2K
Artist Support Grants Arts & Science Council Charlotte/Mecklenburg Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K Support professional and artistic development for emerging and established artists to enhance their skills and abilities to create work or to improve their business operations and capacity to bring their work to new audiences.	Not published	Up to $3K
Joe Beeler Foundation Scholarships Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Aspiring artists may apply for scholarships to develop their art by attending workshops of CA artists and/or other approved artists. Cowboy Artists of America Joe Beeler Foundation (Specific contact details not provided in text)	Rolling	Varies
Columbia County Creative Catalyst Grant Greene County Council on the Arts · Foundation Not published · $1K The initiative awards emerging artists $1,000 each to create an experience for new work to be shared with the community.	Not published	$1K
Grants for Artists: Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships Delaware Division of the Arts · Foundation Not published · $5K – $12K The Delaware Individual Artist Fellowships program supports creative artists in various disciplines, including visual and performing arts.	Not published	$5K – $12K
MacDowell Fellowship Grant MacDowell · Foundation Not published · Varies The MacDowell Fellowship supports artists by providing a nurturing environment for creative work.	Not published	Varies
Prairie Ronde Artist Residency Grant The Mill at Vicksburg · Foundation Not published · $3K The Prairie Ronde Artist Residency offers a unique opportunity for artists to engage creatively with The Mill at Vicksburg in Michigan.	Not published	$3K
Roberts Foundation - Creation of New Work Initiative Grant Edward C & Ann T Roberts Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Roberts Foundation's Creation of New Work Initiative Grant supports local artists and arts organizations in Greater Hartford.	Not published	Varies
Project Awards Grant Rasmuson Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The Rasmuson Foundation offers Project Awards to support Alaska artists in various disciplines with grants of $10,000 for specific short-term projects.	Not published	$10K
Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships Grant Jerome Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $50K The Jerome Hill Artist Fellowships provide vital support to emerging artists in Minnesota and New York City across eight artistic disciplines.	Not published	$50K
Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship Program Vital Impacts · Foundation Not published · Varies Provide intensive mentorship and guidance to emerging photographers to develop their photographic projects and skills in environmental storytelling.	Not published	Varies
GKFF Artists Creative Fund Grant George Kaiser Family Foundation · Foundation Not published · $10K The GKFF Artists Creative Fund, a program by the George Kaiser Family Foundation, supports local artists in Tulsa by providing funding and professional development.	Not published	$10K
A.I.R. Fellowship Program Grant A.I.R. Gallery ( Artists in Residence, Inc.) · Foundation Not published · $3K The A.I.R. Fellowship Program, established in 1993, empowers emerging women and non-binary artists in New York City by providing them with their first solo exhibition, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.	Not published	$3K
BCA : Curatorial Fellowship Grant The Bronx Council on the Arts Incorporated · Foundation Not published · $4K The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) offers a Curatorial Fellowship for Bronx residents to engage in curating exhibitions at the Longwood Art Gallery in 2026.	Not published	$4K
Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Grant The Andy Warhol Foundation · Foundation Not published · $60K – $100K The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Grant supports innovative visual arts projects through a diverse grantmaking program.	Not published	$60K – $100K
The Idea Fund PRH Preservation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $7K Lead artist must reside in one of the following counties: Funded by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Mary Magsamen, Aurora Picture Show Curator	Not published	$1K – $7K
Artist as Entrepreneur Program- Genesee Valley Council on the Arts (Rochester, NY) Grant New York Foundation for the Arts Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Artist as Entrepreneur Program, hosted by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts in Rochester, NY, offers a transformative 3.5-day professional development experience for artists across all disciplines.	Not published	Varies
Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities · Foundation Not published · Varies The Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) Grant, offered by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, supports individual artists and humanities practitioners in the District of Columbia.	Not published	Varies
John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship The Griffin Museum of Photography Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The John Chervinsky Emerging Photographer Scholarship was established in June 2016 to recognize, encourage, and reward photographers with the potential to create a body of work and sustain solo exhibitions.	Not published	$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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