Artists with Disabilities Access Program
Artists with Disabilities Access Program supports Ohio artists with disabilities through professional development, public presentations, and project resources to advance careers and share their work.
Funder: Ohio Arts Council
Due Dates: May 3, 2027, at 5 p.m. ET (FY 2028) | May 1, 2028, at 5 p.m. ET (FY 2029)
Funding Amounts: $500 for emerging artists; up to $2,500 for professional artists; no cash match required
Summary: Supports Ohio artists with disabilities in developing artistic skills, advancing their careers, and sharing their work.
Key Information: Applicants must have lived in Ohio for at least one year and cannot be degree-seeking students.
Description
The Ohio Arts Council’s Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) supports individual creative and performing artists with disabilities. It provides resources for continued artistic development and new professional endeavors, helping make Ohio a more accessible and inclusive place to build an artistic career. Projects should offer artistic, educational, or cultural value and help artists advance their practices and share their work.
Supported activities include exhibitions, performances, publications, screenings, and opportunities to reach new audiences. Artists may develop skills through conferences, residencies, workshops, fellowships, master classes, or apprenticeships. Funding can also support marketing materials, websites, and equipment, materials, or services.
