Artists Grant 2026 is open for all visual artists

The internationally recognized organization Artist Grant is currently accepting applications from artists around the world who work across a diverse range of visual art mediums, including but not limited to painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, printmaking, photography, mixed media, installation, and new or alternative visual art forms. In this funding cycle, Artist Grant will allocate a total of $12,000 in awards. The recipients will be chosen by an international selection committee based on the strength of their proposals and the cohesiveness of their artistic portfolios. The committee will consider several key aspects, including the technical and artistic quality of the submitted works, the effectiveness of their presentation—while acknowledging that artists possess varying financial means and resources—and the clarity, creativity, and originality with which each artist communicates their ideas and concepts. Through this initiative, Artist Grant continues to recognize and support artists who demonstrate a compelling vision and a meaningful engagement with their creative practice.

Founded in 2017, Artist Grant is an organization composed of a small collective of creative individuals from diverse artistic and professional disciplines, united by a shared commitment to funding artists and advancing the visual arts. The organization maintains the belief that artists should receive fair compensation for their work, challenging the widespread expectation that creatives contribute without payment. Through its initiatives, Artist Grant seeks to redefine this narrative by empowering artists to fully pursue their practice and make meaningful contributions to culture and society.