Description

Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants supports environmental art that inspires thought, action, and ethical engagement. Administered by the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), the program is funded by Anonymous Was A Woman with additional support from individual donors. It supports women, transgender, and gender-nonconforming artists, reflecting the funder’s commitment to artists affected by gender inequity.

Projects should engage an environmental issue rather than simply identify problems, with careful consideration of ecological and social ethics. Work exploring interdependence, relationships, and systems through Indigenous and ancestral practices is encouraged. Both natural and built environments qualify. Funding advances completion of existing projects or phases of ongoing work, combining creativity and artistic merit with intended environmental and social impact. Public engagement must add value to the public sphere rather than solely benefit the artist.