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DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award.

Indianapolis, IN · Christel DeHaan Family Foundation / Indy Arts Council
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The DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award grants $10,000 to up to five professional visual artists in Indiana annually for original projects. The program is free to enter, with the next deadline October 18, 2026. Applicants must be based in Indiana and working in contemporary visual art.

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Deadline. October 18, 2026

“Round 1: May 3, 2026; Round 2: October 18, 2026”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

Cost to apply. Free to apply

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What you get. Grant for up to 5 Indiana artists

“$10,000 grant per artist (up to 5 annually)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How long. Project must be completed within stated deadline (not specified in text)

Who can apply. Professional artists in Indiana

“Professional artists in Indiana”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

How they choose.

“Juried; panel judges artists based on review criteria (specific criteria not detailed in this text)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site

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