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The Foundation actively supports the advancement of the visual arts through an extensive artist-centered grantmaking program. Our aim is to encourage and facilitate the production of original work that expands and enhances the contemporary art field. Our grants serve the needs of artists by funding the arts organizations and cultural institutions that support them. The […]

The Fob Holder Program is designed to be a unique and competitive opportunity for artists to have unlimited 24/7 access to professional printmaking facilities in exchange for working in the Second State Press studio. Program at a glance Each Fob Holder is given unlimited access to the facilities, storage for their materials, opportunities to sell […]

Become our next artist in residence The Artist In Residence Program (AIR) serves K – 5 students in all six Jamestown elementary schools following the school calendar. Residency options include a fall semester and a winter/spring semester, or both. Artists follow a visual arts curriculum structured on basic design elements working with teachers and administrators. […]

We’re thrilled to announce our 2024 Grantees! Awarded to 50 contemporary art curators at 33 institutions across the US, our 2024 grants fund curatorial research, single projects, hosting touring shows, and three years of programming at small organizations. With many of the awarded projects realized through partnerships, collaborations, and shared leadership models, the grants also […]

Zygote’s National PRINT Residency is open to printmakers and printmaking artists in the U.S., or North America. This 2-week, intensive residency allows artists dedicated time to complete special projects in Zygote’s Northeast Ohio facilities. Residency focus: Experienced Printmakers Residency dates: November 7th-22nd, 2025 Stipend: $500 An independent advisory committee will review applications and make recommendations. […]

AIRIE invites yearlong participation and connection between the selected Fellows with opportunities to connect, share research, and incubate ideas amongst each other. Each Fellow is offered a $4000 research grant, institutional support from AIRIE’s network and partners, and a month-long residency in the Everglades National Park (with additional financial support for travel and food). In […]

The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation is excited to announce the fourth in a series of open calls, giving curators, academics, and art historians a platform to stage an exhibition at The 8th Floor, our gallery and event space, at 17 West 17th St. near Union Square, NYC. We are searching for emerging researchers and cultural […]

The Jay I. Kislak Collection at the University of Miami Libraries houses a large collection that focuses on cultural encounters and their legacies across the Americas. These materials include rare books, manuscripts, contemporary artists’ books and zines, graphic art, maps, photographs, and broadsides. The Jay I. Kislak Research Fellowship and Artist-in-Residence program is made possible […]

The Mellon Foundation is now accepting applications from community-based archives in the United States and its territories for general operating support through the Public Knowledge program. This funding opportunity aims to empower archives that preserve and celebrate the histories of under-documented communities. Information & Application Details: Eligibility: To qualify, applicants must: Grant Purpose and Areas […]