Martha Boschen Porter Fund
Martha Boschen Porter Fund supports emerging artists and artists changing direction in the Berkshire Taconic region to create new work, advance their artistic development, and present work in innovative ways.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 15, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59 p.m. Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Typically $1,000–$5,000 per grant
Summary: Supports emerging artists and artists changing direction in the Berkshire Taconic region to create new work and advance their artistic development.
Key Information: Artists generally need two years of full-time regional residency; artists with a significant regional connection may also apply.
Description
The Martha Boschen Porter Fund, also known as the Boschen Fund for Artists, is administered by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. It supports emerging artists and artists experiencing a significant change of direction in their work. Grants help artists create new work independently or collaboratively, advance to the next stage of their development, and present their work in innovative ways.
The fund aims to foster a more innovative and nurturing climate for artists in the Berkshire Taconic region. Its core belief is that artists make the world more humane when they have resources to create work, share it publicly, and explore new directions. Individual artists are the primary focus, but regional organizations may also seek support for commissioning artists or creating opportunities for artists to work and reach new audiences.
