Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grant
Forecasted
Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grant supports Minnesota early-career artists in researching and planning freely accessible public art that advances their practice and benefits communities.
This grant was recently updated
Applications for the 2027 Early-Career Artist Research + Development Grant are no longer open: Forecast removed the application listing and now states there are no open calls. The removed listing had an October 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CT deadline.
Funder: Jerome Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Four grants of $2,500 each; 11-month grant period
Summary: Supports Minnesota early-career artists researching, developing, or planning freely accessible public art.
Key Information: Applicants must have lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents throughout the project.
Description
Administered by Forecast Public Art with funding from Jerome Foundation, this grant supports early-career artists undertaking public art research and development or planning a freely accessible installation or activity in Minnesota. Supported activities include research, community dialogues, site and budget development, model building, and developing proposals for public or nonprofit agencies.
Forecast defines public art broadly, including temporary and permanent installations, murals, sculpture, performances, storytelling, sound and light projects, dance, and spoken word. The program supports artistic development, innovation, deepened practice, and new growth alongside community benefits such as enjoyment, beautification, civic engagement, meeting a need, or meaningful collaboration. Projects must be conceived and led by artists rather than commissioned by clients.
