Art Bridges Learning & Engagement Grants fund museum programs that use interdisciplinary, innovative approaches to engage diverse audiences with the visual arts.
Funder: Art Bridges Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: Typically supports direct program expenses; does not fund 100% of costs. Award size varies by project scope.
Summary: Supports museums in developing transformative, interdisciplinary programs to engage diverse and new audiences with the visual arts.
Key Information: Only museums participating in Art Bridges Collection Loans, Traveling Exhibitions, or Cohort Programs are eligible.
The Learning & Engagement Grants from the Art Bridges Foundation are designed to help museums create innovative programs that connect with diverse communities, foster active audience participation, and emphasize interdisciplinary approaches within the visual arts. These grants fund direct program expenses for projects that engage new and diverse audiences in sustained and meaningful ways, encourage creative risk-taking, and support integration of disciplines such as performing arts, science, and technology. Art Bridges works collaboratively with museum partners, offering both guidance and advocacy throughout the grant process.