Juried Exhibitions & Competitions / Verified 2 September 2026
Forecast Public Art offers free grant programs for Minnesota-based artists with 12 months residency in the past 24 months. Early-career applicants need 2–10 years of generative experience; mid-career applicants must have 10+ years of active creation and exhibition history. Deadline: October 18, 2026. Verify award amounts on their site.
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Deadline. October 18, 2026
“October 18, 2026 at 11:59pm CDT”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. not stated in newsletter, verify amounts on site
“Grants: Early-Career R&D $2,500–$4,000 (4 grants); Early-Career Project $8,000 (2 grants); Mid-Career Professional Development $5,000 (2 grants); Mid-Career Project $10,000 (5 grants). Professional development support including grantee meetings, facilitated conversations, portfolio reviews, and limi”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How long. January 1, 2027 – November 30, 2027
Who can apply. Minnesota-based artists (physically lived in state 12 of past 24 months, remain resident throughout project). Early-career: 2–10 years of generative experience, vocational artists not substantially celebrated in field. Mid-career: actively
How they choose. Juried
“Forecast jury (members not disclosed in this text). Selection based on grant intentions and eligibility criteria. Projects must be artist-initiated, original, and freely accessible to public.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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