Your Art Matters. Your Voice Matters.
You Matter.
If you're a passionate individual who considers themselves a professional artist, let's make one thing clear -
EXPOSURE DOESN'T PAY THE BILLS.
It's been a longtime dream of mine to use my experience as an arts professional + working artist to create a resource to provide artists with assistance finding funding and showcasing opportunities. Designed for artists of color and intersecting identities, my hope is that this page serves as a stepping stone for the success of emerging artists of various backgrounds and perspectives.
Below you will find:
Note: Most funding opportunities take place at the beginning of the year (February for a number of upcoming grants). Start prepping your arsenal for submission NOW!
EXPOSURE DOESN'T PAY THE BILLS.
It's been a longtime dream of mine to use my experience as an arts professional + working artist to create a resource to provide artists with assistance finding funding and showcasing opportunities. Designed for artists of color and intersecting identities, my hope is that this page serves as a stepping stone for the success of emerging artists of various backgrounds and perspectives.
Below you will find:
- A list of grants available for application, broken down by discipline
- Definitions important for distinguishing between grants, scholarships, etc
- Resources for artists preparing submissions, portfolios, or building a brand
- Helpful checklists for preparing a portfolio for submission
Note: Most funding opportunities take place at the beginning of the year (February for a number of upcoming grants). Start prepping your arsenal for submission NOW!
DEFINITIONSGRANT - non-repayable funds or products disbursed or given by one party (grant makers) to a recipient; requires a submission process
COMMISSION - the act of requesting the creation of a piece, often on behalf of another; often resemble endorsement or sponsorship
SCHOLARSHIP - an award of financial aid for a student to further one's education
STIPEND - Regular fixed sum of money paid for services or to defray expenses.
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CHECKLISTMost grant applications will ask for the following:
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GRANT LISTINGS
For Artists, Writers, and Art workers
https://hyperallergic.com/626213/opportunities-march-2021/
For Dancers
https://www.dance.nyc/for-artists/listings/Category-Funding-Opportunities
For Various Artists
https://www.instagram.com/pickuptheflownyc/
https://www.instagram.com/artopencalls/
https://hyperallergic.com/626213/opportunities-march-2021/
For Dancers
https://www.dance.nyc/for-artists/listings/Category-Funding-Opportunities
For Various Artists
https://www.instagram.com/pickuptheflownyc/
https://www.instagram.com/artopencalls/
Visual Arts Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation
Amount: $15,000 Due: ROLLING Who: Emerging Visual Artists (18+) ** Certain visual arts not qualified Link: https://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/ |
PERFORMING ARTSMid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Amount: $15,000 Due: March 31 Who: Artists performing at international festivals **Application guidelines available this summer Link: https://www.midatlanticarts.org/usartists-international/ JaQuel Knight's Dancers Relief Fund
Amount: TBD Due: Open; first-come, first-served Who: Dancers, Teachers and Choreographers in NY, LA, MIAMI, & ATL affected by COVID-19 ** Follow @jaquelknight for next round of grants Link: https://www.jaquelknightfoundation.org/donate |
Various DisciplinesFoundation for Contemporary Arts COVID-19 Relief
Amount: $1500 Due: Rolling Who: Artists (Creators) who can demonstrate they've lost income due to a cancelled exhibit or performance ** Students are not eligible Link: https://www.foundationforcontemporaryarts.org/grants/emergency-grants-covid-19-fund ARTNOIR's Jar of Love Fund
Amount: $500 Due: Rolling Who: Creatives of color from around the world experiencing financial emergencies due to COVID-19 Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1Lt2O1w5BlC2F4qfoBW6m-5P1eLunaUx0PL1sN9uybTV_6A/viewform |
UPCOMING GRANTS (2021)
** DMV GRANT **
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities (2021)
The Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council administers grants on a yearly basis in the following categories: County Arts, Arts in Education, and Artist Fellowship.
https://www.pgahc.org/grants1
A Blade of Grass (2021)
The Fellowship is designed to support artists that are using great art to enact a social change in the world. When reviewing proposals, we look at artistic value, a plan to enact social change, and the quality of the artist’s engagement practice. For POC Emerging Fellows we will also consider the applicant’s financial need based upon applicant’s explanation of annual income and expenses.
https://www.abladeofgrass.org/fellowship-program/
Franklin Furnace Fund (2021)
The Franklin Furnace Fund awards grants annually to early career artists to enable them to
produce major performance art works in New York.
http://franklinfurnace.org/artists/franklin_furnace_fund/docs/ff_guidelines_20_21.pdf
Global Art Grant (2021)
We fund art projects that are proposed by people, creatives, artists, designers, community members who align with the Burning Man ethos and 10 Principles based cultural standards. Grantees may or may not have been to a Burning Man event, nor is it a requirement to receive a Global Art Grant
https://burningman.org/culture/burning-man-arts/grants/global/how-to-apply-for-a-global-art-grant/
Jubilation Foundation (2021)
We grant to individuals and organizations with an exceptional talent for helping people feel fully alive through rhythm — as expressed in music and movement. We give special consideration to those who serve under-resourced communities.
http://jubilationfoundation.org/grants/#3
Prince George’s Arts and Humanities (2021)
The Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council administers grants on a yearly basis in the following categories: County Arts, Arts in Education, and Artist Fellowship.
https://www.pgahc.org/grants1
A Blade of Grass (2021)
The Fellowship is designed to support artists that are using great art to enact a social change in the world. When reviewing proposals, we look at artistic value, a plan to enact social change, and the quality of the artist’s engagement practice. For POC Emerging Fellows we will also consider the applicant’s financial need based upon applicant’s explanation of annual income and expenses.
https://www.abladeofgrass.org/fellowship-program/
Franklin Furnace Fund (2021)
The Franklin Furnace Fund awards grants annually to early career artists to enable them to
produce major performance art works in New York.
http://franklinfurnace.org/artists/franklin_furnace_fund/docs/ff_guidelines_20_21.pdf
Global Art Grant (2021)
We fund art projects that are proposed by people, creatives, artists, designers, community members who align with the Burning Man ethos and 10 Principles based cultural standards. Grantees may or may not have been to a Burning Man event, nor is it a requirement to receive a Global Art Grant
https://burningman.org/culture/burning-man-arts/grants/global/how-to-apply-for-a-global-art-grant/
Jubilation Foundation (2021)
We grant to individuals and organizations with an exceptional talent for helping people feel fully alive through rhythm — as expressed in music and movement. We give special consideration to those who serve under-resourced communities.
http://jubilationfoundation.org/grants/#3
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