Emerging artists are young artists that have studied their craft and are pursuing a professional career in the arts, which can be the most economically challenging time in an artist's career. Grants are funded to emerging artists by organizations that believe advancement in the arts will happen through the support of young artists.
Art Emerging
ArtEmerging.com is a great place for emerging artists to find grants for education, studio space and exhibitions. There are also links and information to many valuable resources such as fellowships and internships.
The Puffin Foundation Ltd.
The Puffin Foundation supplies grants to emerging artists in visual arts, theatre, music, film and public interest. Grants range from $1,000 to $2,500. Find more information at puffinfoundation.org.
American Craft Council
The American Craft Council offers the Emerging Artist Grant Program to artists who work in all areas of crafts. Find information at craftcoucil.org.
The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
The NFAA supports and assists young artists working in any art form. Winners will share $500,000 in awards and grants, and $3 million in scholarships. Visit nfaa.org to apply.
Public Art Fund
The Public Art Fund offers grants for the creation of public artworks in New York City to give emerging artists the opportunity to create public sculptures while also engaging the community in contemporary art. Find information at publicartfund.org.
The Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation
This organization gives grants to nominated emerging artists working in visual arts, film and crafts every two years. Grants are given to artists of merit who have not been recognized commercially. Visit louiscomforttiffanyfoundation.org for information.
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