Convening Grants
Supports convenings that foster interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue to advance research and inclusive understanding of the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous North America.
Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art
Due Dates: September 28, 2026: Inquiry due (for programs after May 1, 2027) | November 30, 2026: Proposal due | February 16, 2027: Inquiry due (for programs after November 1, 2027) | April 20, 2027: Proposal due
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$25,000 per grant; up to 15% indirect costs and 20% administrative costs allowed; grants awarded twice yearly
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary convenings that advance dialogue and foster inclusive, transformative exchange in the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous North America.
Key Information: Open to nonprofits worldwide; projects must be anchored in the visual arts and not have received a Terra grant in the previous year.
Description
This program funds convenings—such as symposia, workshops, and conversations—that stimulate interdisciplinary and intercultural exchange around the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous North America. The grant aims to deepen understanding of visual arts practice and interpretation, catalyze transformative dialogue, and inspire shifts in perspectives and practices across local and global networks. Projects may explore inclusive histories of American art, address topics from art history to institutional change, and support research dissemination and professional development. Both planning and implementation costs are eligible, with a focus on projects that generate new knowledge and catalyze inclusive practices in the field.
