Art is the Solution
Forecasted
Art is the Solution supports Santa Fe artists and art collectives creating art and culture projects that address challenges through public engagement or exhibitions benefiting residents and visitors.
Funder: City of Santa Fe
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 per project
Summary: Supports Santa Fe artists and art collectives exploring how art can address challenges through public engagement or exhibitions.
Key Information: Applicants must reside in Santa Fe County; incorporated organizations, LLCs, and recent recipients are ineligible.
Description
Art is the Solution is an annual program initiated by the Santa Fe Arts Commission and funded through Lodgers’ Tax by the City’s Arts and Culture Department. It supports artists and art collectives developing art and culture projects that explore how art can respond to a wide range of challenges or questions. Projects culminate in public engagement or an exhibition benefiting local residents and visitors.
The program welcomes artists of all backgrounds working in visual art, film and video, literature, architecture, music composition, performing arts, culinary arts, design, new media, and interdisciplinary arts. Supported forms include murals, public art installations, workshops, gatherings, performances, exhibitions, publications, multimedia work, collaborative partnerships, screenings, and readings. Priorities include original and compelling concepts, artistic proficiency, and accessible engagement reflecting Santa Fe’s diverse community.
