SALLY A. WILLIAMS ARTIST FUND
The Sally A. Williams Artist Fund offers Arkansas artists small grants for professional development and career advancement expenses to support their creative growth.
Funder: Division of Arkansas Heritage
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: $100–$500 per award; requires 1:1 cash match by the artist
Summary: Provides Arkansas artists with small grants for professional development and career advancement expenses.
Key Information: Open to individual artists residing in Arkansas; funds support costs that directly further an artist’s career.
Description
The Sally A. Williams Artist Fund is a grant program honoring the legacy of Sally A. Williams, former Artist Services Manager of the Arkansas Arts Council. The fund supports individual artists in Arkansas by providing financial assistance for professional development and career advancement activities. Eligible expenses include attending virtual conferences, travel related to professional growth, and other direct costs that enhance an artist’s creative practice or professional trajectory. The program is designed to help artists invest in opportunities that will further their careers and artistic development.
