2026 Artist Grant
Supports individual Southern Arizona artists to deliver arts services—like workshops, programming, or new artworks—to clients, strengthening the regional creative economy and ensuring fair artist compensation.
Funder: Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2026 | March 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; no cost share or match required; funds cover artist fees only.
Summary: Supports individual artists in Southern Arizona to provide arts services and strengthen the regional arts economy.
Key Information: Only individual artists may apply; 2025 ARPA Artist Grant recipients are not eligible.
Description
This grant, administered by the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona with support from regional partners, is designed to invest in the creative economy of Southern Arizona by supporting individual artists and culture bearers. The program funds artists to deliver arts services—such as workshops, programming, mentorship, consultations, or the creation of new artwork—to a specific client. The initiative aims to restore and create creative jobs, incentivize arts and civic engagement, and ensure fair compensation for artistic work. Grant recipients are selected through a competitive peer-panel review process.
