Artist Grants & Opportunities for December 2024
1. Liberty Plaza Mural Commission, Ann Arbor, MI
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Eligibility: National (U.S.)
• Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
• Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Award Info: Commission for mural installation
• Description:
The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation and the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are partnering to fund a mural at Liberty Plaza, a sunken plaza in downtown Ann Arbor. Artists are invited to design a vibrant, non-representational mural to enhance the urban environment.
• Eligibility Info: Open to all artists and artist teams residing in the U.S. (Including those on a U.S. Visa who can legally work in the U.S.).
2. Linocut Today XIII, 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Event Dates: July 25, 2025
• Award Info: 1st Prize: 5000 €, 2nd Prize: 3000 €, 3rd Prize: 2000 €
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
• Location: Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
• Description:
The “Linocut Today” graphic design prize invites artists to submit work in the linocut technique. This prestigious competition is open to all forms of linocut, from small black-and-white prints to large colorful works. Winning works will be acquired for the Städtische Galerie Bietigheim-Bissingen collection and featured in a catalogue.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists working in linocut.
3. Wisconsin Special Project Grant - Ruth Foundation for the Arts
• Submission Deadline: December 9, 2024
• Award Info: $100,000 or $200,000 over two years
• Eligibility: State (Wisconsin, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Wisconsin, USA
• Description:
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts offers grants to support long-term, impactful arts projects in Wisconsin. The program focuses on initiatives that contribute to the cultural and structural growth of communities.
• Eligibility Info: Open to Wisconsin-based nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations.
4. CAL International 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 9, 2024
• Event Dates: March 5-29, 2025
• Entry Fee: $35
• Award Info: 1st Place: $2,500, Other Prizes: $3,000 total
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Conroe, TX, USA
• Description:
The Madeley Fine Art Gallery in Conroe, TX, is hosting a juried exhibition featuring various artistic disciplines. The competition invites artists worldwide to submit their work for display in the Downtown Conroe Cultural District.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists internationally.
5. Theatre in the Park Temporary Art Installation 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 10, 2024
• Eligibility: Regional (500-mile radius from Kansas City, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Shawnee, KS, USA
• Description:
The JCPRD Public Art Program is commissioning a temporary, site-specific art installation for Theatre in the Park. The project will be unveiled in May 2025 and displayed through the fall of 2026. Artists will also conduct a community engagement activity related to the artwork.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists within a 500-mile radius of Kansas City.
6. Nashville Public Library Courtyard Sculpture Project
• Submission Deadline: December 11, 2024
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Sculpture
• Location: Nashville, TN, USA
• Description:
The Nashville Public Library is seeking a sculptor to create a large-scale artwork that complements a restored fountain and revitalizes the courtyard. The piece should symbolize renewal and community spirit, resonating with themes of storytelling and literature.
• Eligibility Info: Open to professional artists/teams over 18 years old.
7. Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 12, 2024
• Award Info: Up to $5,000 USD
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Film/Video/New Media
• Online Only: Yes
• Description:
This competition offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers worldwide. Shortlisted filmmakers will receive an industry immersion program in Los Angeles, including workshops, panel discussions, and access to top film industry professionals. All entries are free.
• Eligibility Info: Open to filmmakers worldwide.
8. Flushing Town Hall Arts Grants
• Submission Deadline: December 12, 2024
• Award Info: $3,000 grant
• Eligibility: Local (Queens, NY, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Queens, NY, USA
• Description:
The Artists in Queens Grant supports artists creating new work within a community setting. Applicants must show how their projects will engage and strengthen the local community.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists based in Queens, NY. Unincorporated artist groups can apply with a lead artist from Queens.
9. Individual Artist Grants - The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
• Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
• Award Info: Up to $3,000
• Eligibility: Regional (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties, NY, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Corning, NY, USA
• Description:
This grant supports the creation of new work by artists residing in Southern Finger Lakes, NY. The goal is to encourage artistic expression while fostering community engagement.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists living in specified counties in New York.
10. SU-CASA Artist Residency 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
• Award Info: $6,000 stipend + $2,000 materials budget
• Eligibility: Regional (New York City, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Description:
SU-CASA provides NYC artists with the opportunity to work with seniors at community centers, creating art projects or cultural programs. Artists will receive a stipend and materials budget, and are expected to engage the public with their work.
• Eligibility Info: Open to NYC-based artists.
11. The New Gallery Summer Residency/Solo Exhibition Residency
• Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
• Event Dates: July 14 - August 8, 2025
• Award Info: Financial support
• Eligibility: Local (300-mile radius of Clarksville, TN)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Clarksville, TN, USA
• Description:
This residency offers artists the chance to focus on creating new work for a solo exhibition. The gallery will provide materials, studio space, and opportunities for mentorship and feedback from other artists.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists residing within 300 miles of Clarksville, TN.
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1. Liberty Plaza Mural Commission, Ann Arbor, MI
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Eligibility: National (U.S.)
• Categories: Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting
• Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA
• Award Info: Commission for mural installation
• Description:
The City of Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation and the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA) are partnering to fund a mural at Liberty Plaza, a sunken plaza in downtown Ann Arbor. Artists are invited to design a vibrant, non-representational mural to enhance the urban environment.
• Eligibility Info: Open to all artists and artist teams residing in the U.S. (Including those on a U.S. Visa who can legally work in the U.S.).
2. Linocut Today XIII, 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Event Dates: July 25, 2025
• Award Info: 1st Prize: 5000 €, 2nd Prize: 3000 €, 3rd Prize: 2000 €
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
• Location: Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany
• Description:
The “Linocut Today” graphic design prize invites artists to submit work in the linocut technique. This prestigious competition is open to all forms of linocut, from small black-and-white prints to large colorful works. Winning works will be acquired for the Städtische Galerie Bietigheim-Bissingen collection and featured in a catalogue.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists working in linocut.
3. Wisconsin Special Project Grant - Ruth Foundation for the Arts
• Submission Deadline: December 9, 2024
• Award Info: $100,000 or $200,000 over two years
• Eligibility: State (Wisconsin, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Wisconsin, USA
• Description:
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts offers grants to support long-term, impactful arts projects in Wisconsin. The program focuses on initiatives that contribute to the cultural and structural growth of communities.
• Eligibility Info: Open to Wisconsin-based nonprofit visual and performing arts organizations.
4. CAL International 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 9, 2024
• Event Dates: March 5-29, 2025
• Entry Fee: $35
• Award Info: 1st Place: $2,500, Other Prizes: $3,000 total
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Conroe, TX, USA
• Description:
The Madeley Fine Art Gallery in Conroe, TX, is hosting a juried exhibition featuring various artistic disciplines. The competition invites artists worldwide to submit their work for display in the Downtown Conroe Cultural District.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists internationally.
5. Theatre in the Park Temporary Art Installation 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 10, 2024
• Eligibility: Regional (500-mile radius from Kansas City, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Shawnee, KS, USA
• Description:
The JCPRD Public Art Program is commissioning a temporary, site-specific art installation for Theatre in the Park. The project will be unveiled in May 2025 and displayed through the fall of 2026. Artists will also conduct a community engagement activity related to the artwork.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists within a 500-mile radius of Kansas City.
6. Nashville Public Library Courtyard Sculpture Project
• Submission Deadline: December 11, 2024
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Sculpture
• Location: Nashville, TN, USA
• Description:
The Nashville Public Library is seeking a sculptor to create a large-scale artwork that complements a restored fountain and revitalizes the courtyard. The piece should symbolize renewal and community spirit, resonating with themes of storytelling and literature.
• Eligibility Info: Open to professional artists/teams over 18 years old.
7. Sony Future Filmmaker Awards 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 12, 2024
• Award Info: Up to $5,000 USD
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Film/Video/New Media
• Online Only: Yes
• Description:
This competition offers a unique opportunity for filmmakers worldwide. Shortlisted filmmakers will receive an industry immersion program in Los Angeles, including workshops, panel discussions, and access to top film industry professionals. All entries are free.
• Eligibility Info: Open to filmmakers worldwide.
8. Flushing Town Hall Arts Grants
• Submission Deadline: December 12, 2024
• Award Info: $3,000 grant
• Eligibility: Local (Queens, NY, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Queens, NY, USA
• Description:
The Artists in Queens Grant supports artists creating new work within a community setting. Applicants must show how their projects will engage and strengthen the local community.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists based in Queens, NY. Unincorporated artist groups can apply with a lead artist from Queens.
9. Individual Artist Grants - The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
• Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
• Award Info: Up to $3,000
• Eligibility: Regional (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Tioga counties, NY, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Corning, NY, USA
• Description:
This grant supports the creation of new work by artists residing in Southern Finger Lakes, NY. The goal is to encourage artistic expression while fostering community engagement.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists living in specified counties in New York.
10. SU-CASA Artist Residency 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
• Award Info: $6,000 stipend + $2,000 materials budget
• Eligibility: Regional (New York City, USA)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Description:
SU-CASA provides NYC artists with the opportunity to work with seniors at community centers, creating art projects or cultural programs. Artists will receive a stipend and materials budget, and are expected to engage the public with their work.
• Eligibility Info: Open to NYC-based artists.
11. The New Gallery Summer Residency/Solo Exhibition Residency
• Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
• Event Dates: July 14 - August 8, 2025
• Award Info: Financial support
• Eligibility: Local (300-mile radius of Clarksville, TN)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Clarksville, TN, USA
• Description:
This residency offers artists the chance to focus on creating new work for a solo exhibition. The gallery will provide materials, studio space, and opportunities for mentorship and feedback from other artists.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists residing within 300 miles of Clarksville, TN.
12. The Artist-in-Residence Program at SUNY Oswego Residency
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Award Info: Honorarium of $14,000 and expenses
• Eligibility: National
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Oswego, NY, United States
• Description:
This residency offers a semester-long opportunity for artists to produce a body of work, teach, and conduct research while focusing on diversity, inclusion, and intersectionality. Artists have access to university resources and are encouraged to explore work that addresses marginalized experiences.
• Eligibility Info: Open to all U.S.-based artists.
• More Info: Artist-in-Residence Program at SUNY Oswego
13. The Mudhouse Artist Residency - Early Acceptance
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Agios Ioannis, Crete, Greece
• Description:
This two-week summer residency offers inspiration from Crete’s natural beauty, a supportive artistic community, and an immersive cultural experience. Established in 2015, it invites contemporary artists from various disciplines.
• Eligibility Info: Open internationally to all artists.
• More Info: Mudhouse Artist Residency
14.Artist in Residence - IBARAKI Residency
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Award Info: JPY150,000 - JPY270,000 (depending on residency duration)
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Moriya, Ibaraki, Japan
• Description:
This residency supports contemporary art creation while offering engagement with Japan’s art scene and local community. Participants receive mentorship and opportunities to explore their practices in depth.
• Eligibility Info: Open internationally to all artists.
• More Info: ARCUS Residency
15.VCU Health - Call for Original Artwork Competition
• Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024
• Eligibility: Regional (Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, DC, Maryland, West Virginia)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Richmond, VA, United States
• Description:
VCU Health seeks original artworks for its Liver Transplant Units. Artists are responsible for delivery or shipping. Selected works will reflect the program’s focus on health and healing.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists in the specified regions.
• More Info: VCU Health Art Call
16.Call for Artists: LSU Chemistry & Materials Building Exterior Art
• Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
• Eligibility: National
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Baton Rouge, LA, United States
• Description:
Artists are invited to submit proposals for an exterior sculptural installation reflecting the innovation of the Chemistry and Materials Building. The work should inspire curiosity and enhance the campus environment.
• Eligibility Info: Open to U.S.-based artists.
• More Info: LSU Public Art Call
17.SU-CASA Artist Residency 2025
• Submission Deadline: December 13, 2024
• Award Info: $6,000 stipend + $2,000 materials budget
• Eligibility: Regional (NYC-based artists)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Description:
SU-CASA places artists in NYC senior centers to deliver cultural programs and engage seniors in creative projects, culminating in public events such as exhibits or performances.
• Eligibility Info: Open to NYC-based artists.
• More Info: SU-CASA Guidelines
18.The Newberry Artists-in-Residence Fellowships
• Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
• Award Info: $3,000 stipend
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Chicago, IL, United States
• Description:
A one-month residency supporting artists who wish to advance their practice using the Newberry Library collection. Open to diverse artistic disciplines, including writers, performers, and visual artists.
• Eligibility Info: Open internationally to all artists.
• More Info: Newberry Fellowships
19.The New Gallery Summer Residency/Solo Exhibition
• Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
• Event Dates: July 14, 2025 - August 8, 2025
• Eligibility: Local (within 300 miles of Clarksville, TN)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Clarksville, TN, United States
• Description:
This residency provides studio space for experimentation and an opportunity for a solo exhibition in a professionally designed gallery. Supported by CECA and APSU’s Department of Art+Design.
• Eligibility Info: Open to artists within a 300-mile radius of Clarksville, TN.
• More Info: New Gallery Residency
20. 2025–2026 Roman Witt Residency at University of Michigan
• Submission Deadline: December 15, 2024
• Award Info: $20,000 honorarium
• Eligibility: International
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States
• Description:
This program supports the creation of new work at the Stamps School of Art & Design, themed around the U.S. Semiquincentennial. Social practice and performance artists exploring themes of national identity are encouraged to apply.
• Eligibility Info: Open to emerging and established artists/designers.
• More Info: Witt Residency
21.2025 Createability Internship Program
• Submission Deadline: December 16, 2024
• Eligibility: Regional (NSW, Australia)
• Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
• Online Only: Yes
• Description:
This program supports participants with disabilities or who are d/Deaf through paid internships at NSW arts, screen, and cultural organizations. Training and customized support are included.
• Eligibility Info: Applicants must identify as a person with disability or who is d/Deaf and reside in NSW for the past 12 months.
• More Info: Createability Internship