The Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant

The Virginia A. Groot Foundation Grant was established so that ceramic sculpture artists or sculptors of diverse mediums may have the opportunity to devote a substantial period of time to the development of his or her own work. For more than 30 years, our foundation has supported artists in launching their body of work, furthering their artistic careers, expanding their talent or skill set, and create a community of like-minded individuals that offer each other inspiration and motivation to realize their ultimate potential.

Eligibility

Each year the Virginia A. Groot Foundation offers three grants to artists who have exceptional talent and demonstrated ability in ceramic sculpture or sculpture of diverse mediums. Learn more about our submission criteria and eligibility.

Eligibility

We are endlessly inspired by the works we receive, which continue to drive our mission of introducing new and existing artists to the cultural landscape.

Annually, we offer three grant tiers:

First Place: $60,000

Second Place: $30,000

Third Place: $20,000

The freedom of sculptural storytelling should not be limited by expenses, and that’s why the foundation aims to financially support artist expenses to live, travel, and create. Our grant winners’ work is honored to those who express features redolent to genuine passion, an unrelenting energy to the craft, dynamism of disciplinary delivery, and transcendence of form.

We understand the importance of time and resources for sculptural and ceramic art is a fundamental layer to artistry. The liberty to create and elevate artistic expression can inspire artists without restrictions. We encourage creators in any stage of their career development to apply—emerging to mature.

Please review the following eligibility guidelines before submitting your work:

Applicants must be 21 years or older at the time of the application deadline.
Students enrolled in or attending, either full-time or part-time, any institution of higher learning are not eligible.
Work completed as a student is not eligible.
Teachers are eligible if their program plan is for their development as artists rather than as teachers.
Please note, the grant is not for the support of continued academic training.