Organizer Information
Flushing Town Hall (FTH) is a community center and arts organization based in Flushing, Queens (NYC). It is active in supporting local artists and cultural work across the borough through grants, public programming, and community engagement initiatives. The Artists in Queens Grant is part of its efforts — funded via the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) Statewide Community Regrants program — to support individual Queens-based artists.
Title & Description
Artists in Queens Grant
The grant supports individual artists residing in Queens to create new works or arts-based projects that engage the community. The purpose is to strengthen community bonds, increase cultural access, and enrich the local arts ecosystem in Queens. Projects may take various forms — visual art, performance, multidisciplinary work — but must include a public or community component (e.g. exhibition, performance, workshop, outreach).
Categories
- Visual Arts
- Craft/Textiles (ceramics, glass, wood, metal, fiber, mixed media)
- Digital/Electronic Arts
- Film / Video
- Music / Sound
- Theatre / Performance / Puppetry
- Dance
- Literature / Poetry / Spoken Word
- Folk / Traditional Arts
- Interdisciplinary / Mixed-media Art
- Community Arts
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a current resident of Queens (proof of residency required).
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must not be enrolled in a degree or certificate program at the time of grant. (Full-time or part-time students are ineligible.)
- Unincorporated artist groups/collectives can apply — but must designate a Queens-based artist as lead applicant, who meets all eligibility criteria.
- Ineligible: Artists who applied directly for NYSCA support that fiscal year; previous consecutive grant recipients; FTH staff/teaching artists/board members; those who failed to comply with past FTH grant reporting or contract obligations.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Grant amount for individual artists: historically $2,500 per artist (in earlier cycles).
- According to recent information, the individual grant award may be up to $5,000 per artist under the current funding cycle.
- Funding can cover various project costs: artist fees, materials and supplies, venue rental (for public events), marketing/publicity, administration, planning/preparation, equipment/software/consumables, and other expenditures directly related to the proposed project — subject to budget guidelines.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Proof of Queens residency (eligible documents: utility bill, lease/mortgage agreement, NY State ID, etc.)
- Project proposal describing the intended work, community engagement component, public presentation plan (exhibition/performance/event or community involvement)
- Budget detailing projected expenses, requested amount, and any expected income or in-kind support
- Samples of past or relevant work (portfolio/documentation) to demonstrate artistic merit and feasibility
For first-time applicants, attending an info session prior to submission is required.
How to Apply
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 18 December 2025
- Award Notification: March 2026
Location
Queens, New York, United States
Additional Details
- Projects must have a community engagement component: i.e., open to public participation or include input/involvement from community members (workshops, performances, exhibitions, participatory creation, feedback loops, etc.)
- Funds cannot be used for general operating costs, studio rent, acquisition of art, capital improvements, or non-arts activities (e.g., purely social service, therapy, worship, or commercial entertainment).
- Grant recipients must sign a contract, include funding credit (FTH / NYSCA) on promotional materials, submit an event notification before public events, and submit a final report within 30 days after project completion.
Website Link: https://www.flushingtownhall.org/artists-in-queens-guidelines
