Organizer Information
The Woodman Family Foundation (WFF) is dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacies of Betty Woodman, George Woodman, and Francesca Woodman—renowned visual artists who lived and worked in New York City. Recognizing the critical role of secure housing in sustaining artistic practice, the Foundation supports artists in achieving long-term housing stability, enabling them to focus on their creative careers.
Title & Description
WFF Housing Stability Grant for Artists
It aims to provide financial support to NYC-based visual artists facing housing insecurity. The grant distributes $30,000 over three years to help recipients secure stable housing, allowing them to concentrate on their artistic work. The program emphasizes long-term support rather than immediate relief and connects artists with housing guidance through the Entertainment Community Fund (ECF). Five artists will be awarded in this cycle.
Categories
Visual Arts: Painting, Photography, Printmaking/Drawing/Book Arts, Sculpture.
Eligibility
- Individual: 21+ years, residing in one of NYC’s five boroughs, maintained NYC residency for at least five consecutive years, household income ≤ $80,000 (individual) or $160,000 (joint), household assets ≤ $90,720 (individual) or $129,600 (joint), no home ownership, not receiving other rental assistance, not enrolled in a degree program, first-time WFF grant applicant.
- Artistic: Practicing visual artists with a minimum seven-year track record, creator of original work, at least one in-person exhibition or public showing (pandemic-related reductions accepted).
- Housing Instability: Experiencing or anticipating housing insecurity, including month-to-month leases, paying >40% income in rent, or recent/forthcoming rent increases.
Program Benefits & Awards
- $30,000 grant distributed over three years.
- Guidance and resources for affordable housing through ECF.
- Support for sustaining long-term artistic practice in NYC.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Personal information and proof of NYC residency.
- Documentation of income and household assets.
- Evidence of artistic practice and housing instability.
- WFF does not request work samples for this grant.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates:
- Applications Deadline: 14 April 2026
Location
New York City, United States
Additional Details
- Grants are designed to supplement artists’ housing budgets, not provide immediate relief.
- Applicants must maintain NYC residency throughout the three-year grant period.
- WFF encourages donations to support this initiative.