Leslye Orr Fund for Artists with Disabilities
This grant provides flexible funding for Minnesota artists with disabilities to create new work and advance their careers, supporting inclusivity and artistic growth through a non-competitive, randomized selection process.
Funder: Springboard for the Arts
Due Dates: April 6, 2027
Funding Amounts: $2,500 per artist; four awards per cycle; one-time, flexible grant
Summary: Direct, flexible funding for Minnesota artists with disabilities to create new work and advance their careers.
Key Information: Selection is by randomized drawing among eligible applicants; non-competitive process.
Description
This grant provides non-competitive, direct support to artists with disabilities in Minnesota, enabling them to create new work and invest in their artistic careers. Inspired by Leslye Orr’s lifelong advocacy for the possibilities of disabilities, the fund is dedicated to fostering artistry, inclusivity, and community joy. Each year, four artists are selected by a randomized drawing to receive flexible funding that can be used for any creative or professional development purpose.
