Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize
The Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize funds essential travel for Baltimore visual artists to advance their studio practice, supported by the Baltimore Community Foundation.
Funder: Baltimore Community Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Projected full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,000 annual prize for travel essential to studio practice; awarded to one visual artist or collaborators.
Summary: Annual travel prize supporting Baltimore City visual artists in pursuing creative opportunities abroad.
Key Information: Administered by BOPA and MASB; for Baltimore City visual artists only.
Description
The Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City Artist Travel Prize is an annual $7,000 award designed to support visual artists or artist collaborators residing in Baltimore City. The prize funds travel that is essential to the artist’s studio practice, offering recipients the chance to access creative opportunities and experiences that would otherwise be financially out of reach. The award is intended to foster significant artistic growth and broaden the perspectives of Baltimore’s visual artists. The program is administered by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts (BOPA) and the Municipal Art Society of Baltimore City (MASB), with the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) promoting the opportunity within its grantmaking portfolio.
