Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Midwestern U.S.

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The Artwork Archive team set out to find the best art opportunities, artist grants, and calls for entry for visual artists in the Midwestern United States.

Below you will find a list of the top artist residencies, international open calls, artist grants, exhibition opportunities and art competitions that we believe will benefit artists, specifically in the Midwest.

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Guide to the Best Artist Grants and Opportunities in the Midwestern U.S.

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September 15, 2024 13 days left

Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts
Grants & Fellowships

  • Submission Deadline: September 15, 2024
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois 60610, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Their grantmaking focuses on individuals in the United States, however, we do make a small percentage of international grants. Please note we require that final projects be disseminated in English.

September 27, 2024 25 days left

Mystical, Mythical, Magical
Exhibition

Mystical, Mythical, Magical
  • Organization: Robert T. Wright Community Gallery of Art at the College of Lake County
  • Submission Deadline: September 27, 2024
  • Event Dates: November 15, 2024 - December 13, 2024
  • Eligibility: State
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Grayslake, IL 60030, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to all artists in IL.

October 7, 2024 35 days left

Color Burst - FREE Entry
Exhibition

Color Burst - FREE Entry
  • Organization: Overt Space
  • Submission Deadline: October 7, 2024
  • Event Dates: November 8, 2024 - January 5, 2025
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Drawing, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Stoughton, Wisconsin , United States
Description
Eligibility Info

All artists residing in the USA are eligible to participate.

Ongoing

Jamestown Arts Artist in Residence Program
Residency

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Entry Fee: Free to apply
  • Award Info: Artists receive hourly payment for teaching and free living quarters
  • Eligibility: National
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Jamestown , North Dakota
Description
Eligibility Info

Open to U.S.-based artists interested in teaching

Ongoing

Propose and Exhibit for 2025-2026
Exhibition

  • Submission Deadline: Ongoing
  • Eligibility: International
  • Categories: Craft/Traditional Arts, Photography, Drawing, Film/Video/New Media, Mixed-Media/Multi-Discipline, Painting, Sculpture
  • Location: Wayne, NE 68787, United States
Description
Eligibility Info

Proposal submissions are option to all artists. Please contact the gallery with any questions regarding eligibility.

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