Public Art for Spatial Justice
The Public Art for Spatial Justice grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts funds Massachusetts public art projects that creatively advance spatial justice in public spaces.
Funder: New England Foundation for the Arts
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$30,000 per project | Up to 24 months for grant period
Summary: Supports public art projects in Massachusetts that creatively advance spatial justice and more equitable public spaces.
Key Information: Projects and lead applicants must be based in Massachusetts; all artistic disciplines welcome.
Description
This grant supports the creation of public art projects in Massachusetts that envision, express, and embody more just and equitable futures for public spaces. The initiative is designed to foster public artmaking that encourages communities to see, feel, and imagine spatial justice, emphasizing the transformative power of art to shift public culture. All artistic disciplines are eligible, including visual, performative, and ritual-based practices. Projects must engage the public realm and be accessible to the general public.
