Convening Grants
Supports interdisciplinary convenings to advance research, exchange, and inclusivity in the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous North America.
Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art
Due Dates: September 28, 2026 (Inquiry) | November 30, 2026 (Full proposal) | February 16, 2027 (Inquiry) | April 20, 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$25,000 per grant; awards typically do not exceed $25,000; up to 20% for administrative and 15% for indirect costs
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary convenings to advance understanding and inclusivity in the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous North America.
Key Information: Open to organizations worldwide with 501(c)(3) or international equivalent; not open to individuals.
Description
This program supports conversations, symposia, and workshops that stimulate interdisciplinary and intercultural exchange related to the visual arts of the United States and Indigenous arts of North America. The grants are intended to generate new knowledge, nurture relationships, and inspire shifts in perspectives and practices, with the goal of fostering more inclusive narratives and transformative practices in American art. Convenings may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid and can take place at any project stage.
Eligible activities include sharing research, addressing historical or contemporary issues, and catalyzing change in the field. The foundation encourages applications from a broad range of organizations, including arts centers, museums, universities, research centers, and community-based cultural organizations, both within and outside the United States.
