Artist Grant — a regular international grant for artists with three cycles per year
This grant largely echoes other individual support programmes that focus not on projects, but on artistic practice itself. Here, too, there are no rigid themes, lengthy concepts or institutional pressure — the focus is on the artist’s work and the opportunity to receive financial support without lengthy application preparation. This format is particularly valuable for authors who are looking for regular and understandable grant cycles rather than one-off competitive opportunities.
Who does the programme support
The grant is aimed at visual artists working in various media: painting, graphic art, sculpture, ceramics, photography, mixed media and installation. The programme does not impose any thematic or stylistic restrictions. The jury evaluates the works directly, without reference to conceptual statements or current issues.
Format and scope of support
The programme provides a cash grant of USD 1,200 and is held three times a year — in spring, summer and autumn. In each cycle, one winner is selected, who receives financial support and additional professional visibility through the publication of their work.
Minimalist approach without bureaucracy
The key feature of the grant is a simple and straightforward application process. No project description, letters of recommendation or detailed conceptual texts are required. The main focus is on the quality of the artwork. This format is particularly suitable for artists who work visually and intuitively and do not want to spend months preparing documents.
International and open format
The grant is open to international participants and has no restrictions on citizenship or place of residence. Artists from any country in the world, including authors from Belarus, are eligible to apply. The only mandatory requirement is that applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Freedom to use funds
The funds received are not earmarked for any specific purpose and do not require financial reporting. Artists can use the grant as they see fit: for materials, studio rent, professional development, or other professional needs. This format is particularly convenient for independent artists working without institutional support.
How to integrate this grant into your overall strategy
This format works well as individual support, especially between larger applications. If the programme is temporarily closed and not accepting applications in the current cycle, this does not mean you have to pause your search for opportunities. On the ArtCurator platform, we systematically select and update grant programmes from various international resources, so in the “Grants” section, you can always find alternative options with open applications and different support logic.
Who is this grant best suited for
The Artist Grant is suitable for artists at different stages of their careers who are looking for real financial support that is not tied to a specific theme or project, and who want to participate in international grant cycles without complicated bureaucracy and institutional barriers.
