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Grants & Fellowships  /  Verified 2 September 2026

Artadia Award.

ATL, BOS, CHI, HOU, LA, NY, SF · Artadia
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Artadia provides free open-call grants of $15,000 per artist in seven cities (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco), with $25,000 available in Los Angeles. Applicants must be contemporary visual artists resident in eligible counties for two consecutive years, cannot be enrolled in art degree programs, and cannot have received prior Artadia awards of $10,000 or more. The next deadline is September 15, 2026.

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Deadline. September 15, 2026

“One month per city: Los Angeles Jan 1–Feb 1 2026; Chicago Feb 1–Mar 1 2026; NYC Mar 1–Apr 1 2026; San Francisco May 1–June 1 2026; 21c June 15–July 15 2026; Boston Aug 15–Sept 15 2026; Atlanta Sept 1–Oct 1 2026; Houston Oct 1–Nov 1 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

“Free open call”On file — not confirmed on a public page

What you get. $15,000 unrestricted ($25k Marciano LA)

“$15,000 unrestricted funds per awardee (three selected per city; $25,000 for one awardee in Los Angeles). Access to Artadia Network for professional connections and dedicated webpage in Artist Registry. Honorariums provided to non-selected finalists for their time.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Who can apply. Contemporary visual artists living and working in eligible counties for at least 2 consecutive years prior to deadline. Must not be enrolled in or planning to attend art-related degree programs. Cannot have previously received an Artadia/Ar

How they choose. Open call + studio visits + jury

“Two-stage jury process: Round 1 — three-person jury (including one local curator) reviews applications, selects six finalists. Round 2 — two-person jury (one from Round 1, one new juror) conducts 45-minute virtual studio visits with finalists, designates three awardees based on sole discretion.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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