Artist Resources

Decorative Arts Trust Publishing Grants

• These two grants support book-length academic publications based on completed dissertations or by first-time authors seeking to publish a scholarly work, as well as book-length publications tied to collections, exhibitions, and conferences that increase the awareness and appreciation of important areas of research in the decorative arts including catalogues, and compilations of conference papers.

• Deadline: March 31, 2025

New York Public Library Picture Collection Artist Fellowship

• This Fellowship supports artists or scholars engaged in the research, development, and/or execution of a new creative or scholarly work based on the Collection’s holdings. Fellowship stipends are awarded on a sliding scale from $2,000 to $5,000.

• Deadline: March 31, 2025

PAC NYC The Democracy Cycle | New York, NY

• The Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC) and Galvan Initiatives (Galvan) launched The Democracy Cycle, a new commissioning program designed to support new works that illuminate the promise, practice, imperfection, and opportunity of democracy. Proposals are requested for new performing arts works following that theme from artists working in theater, dance, music, opera, and multi-disciplinary performance. The Cycle will provide $60,000 in support to each awarded project, consisting of a $30,000 commission as well as an additional $30,000 towards each commissioned project’s development process (research, readings, workshops etc.).

• Deadline: April 1, 2025

Fire Island Residency | Cherry Grove, Fire Island, NY

• The first residency in the United States exclusively for artists identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, intersex, two-spirit or queer, annually accepts applications for its prestigious and internationally recognized summer program. Now in its 15th season in the secluded beach community of Cherry Grove, NY, an historic LGBTQ settlement of Fire Island, emerging artists will share a live/work space for a four-week program marked by intimate studio visits with, and public lectures by, renowned leaders in contemporary art, scholarship, activism and curation.

• Deadline: April 1, 2025

Franklin Furnace FUND for Performance Art | New York City, NY

• Franklin Furnace annually awards grants to early career artists selected by peer panel review to enable them to produce major performance art works in New York City. Grants range between $2,000 and $10,000. Artists from all areas of the world are encouraged to apply; however, artists selected by the panel are expected to present their work in New York City.

• Deadline: April 1, 2025

Flux Factory open Call Rhizome Fellowships | Washington DC*

• Two 2025 Rhizome Fellows will receive: $2000 artist fee + $2000 to use towards production, bimonthly curatorial mentorship and logistical support from the Curator & Exhibitions Director and dedicated time in our new venue, Flux IV, for a public program in Nov/Dec 2025, introductions and access to the Flux Factory collective, studio visits with guest advisors, and access to Flux Factory's workspaces

• Deadline: April 3, 2025

Creative Capital Open Call

• The 2026 Open Call seeks proposals for new artistic works in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Film, and Literature. The Creative Capital Award provides unrestricted project grants of up to $50,000 to individual artists to create new work. The new State of the Art Prize provides unrestricted artist grants of $10,000.

• Deadline: April 4, 2025

Field Projects Solo Exhibition & Residency Fellowship | VT & NY

• In collaboration with In Situ Polyculture Commons, Field projects invites you to apply for their Solo Show & Residency Fellowship. This opportunity includes up to a four week residency in Southern Vermont at In Situ Polyculture Commons, a five week exhibition at Field Projects Gallery, and a $1000 stipend.

• Deadline: April 21, 2025

AIGA DC Design Continuum Fund | Washington DC*

• This fund awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $3,500+ to students at colleges and universities in DC, maryland, and Virginia who are passionate about diversity, equity, and social change in the design industry

• Deadline: April 21, 2025

Call for Applications: 2025 Craft Archive Fellowship | Washington DC*

• The Center for Craft is accepting applications for the 2025 Craft Archive Fellowship, offering six $5,000 awards to support research on underrepresented craft histories in the U.S. The fellowship is open to scholars, researchers, and artists at all career stages, culminating in a featured article and virtual program in September 2026.

• Deadline: May 20, 2025

Alterwork Residency | Long Island City, NY

• This residency allows emerging contemporary artists time and space to create new work exploring their practice. The residency culminates in a solo closing reception that is promoted across an extensive network. Proposals should have a contemporary art focus showing experimentation and career reach for the artist. The program is especially interested in projects that involve conc

• eptual art, practice or theory, or involve the public in their creative process.

• Deadline: Rolling

ART14 Residency | Patton, Pennsylvania

• During their stay, artists’ objectives are self-prescribed. The program welcomes all types of artists, writers, musicians, etc. of all skill levels, welcomes creators to explore new media and techniques, and encourages collaboration but does not require it. Residents are encouraged to explore and engage with the local community. 

• Deadline: Rolling

Pollock-Krasner Foundation

• The Foundation welcomes applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time. The Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist’s professional work and personal expenses, and amounts range up to $50,000. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces.

• Deadline: Rolling

DC Arts Center Call for Curators | Washington DC*

• Apply to curate and exhibition at the DC Arts Center, send your resume and cover letter/artist statement to info@dcartscenter.org

• Deadline: rolling basis, apply now!

Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant

• The Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant program provides interim financial assistance to qualified painters, printmakers, and sculptors whose needs are the result of an unforeseen, catastrophic incident.

• The maximum amount of this grant is $15,000; an award of $5,000 is typical.

• Deadline: Rolling Basis

DC Arts Center Open Call For Artists | Washington DC*

• The DC Arts Center accepts applications to exhibit in their Main and Nano Galleries on a rolling basis.

• Deadline: Rolling Basis

MOCA Summer Positions | Arlington, VA*

• The Museum of Contemporary Art in Arlington is searching to fill four positions in their upcoming summer camp for kids and teens. The season runs from June 17- August 16.

• The positions available are Summer Education Assistant, Summer Team Lead, Summer Ceramics Education Assistant, and Art Instructor.

• Deadline: rolling basis, apply now!

Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants

• Emergency Grants is the only active, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate, project-based assistance of this kind to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad. Grants range in amount from $500 to $3,000, and the average grant is $1,900.

• Deadline: Rolling basis

The Awesome Foundation

• The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe, $1000 at a time. Each fully autonomous chapter supports projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly. Projects include initiatives in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, community development, and more. Many awesome projects are novel or experimental, and evoke surprise and delight.

• Deadline: Rolling

Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund

• The Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund provides support to creators during times of extraordinary hardship. Current Fund efforts are focused on supporting creators who have been directly impacted by the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. If selected, you will receive $10,000 from the Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund. 

• Deadline: Rolling

Awesome Foundation on the Water Grant

• This grant awards $1,000 per month to a water-focused project that brings creativity, culture, and inclusion to the water or provides a new way of thinking about the water. Applicants can be based anywhere in the world.

• Deadline: rolling basis

Artist Communities Alliance Job Postings

• ACA is hiring for a wide variety of positions. Apply ASAP!