Support for Artists
Forecasted
Support for Artists supports New York State artists in creating and developing new work across eight disciplines to foster artistic growth, strengthen diverse artistic voices, and share work with audiences.
Funder: New York State Council on the Arts
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000 creative fee; fiscal sponsor may retain up to $500; no match required
Summary: Supports New York State artists in creating and developing artistic work across eight disciplines.
Key Information: Artists must apply through an eligible New York State fiscal sponsor, not directly to NYSCA.
Description
The New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) supports artists at all career stages in creating and developing new work. The program invests in projects representing significant artistic growth, strengthens New York’s diverse artistic voices, and supports relationships between artists and sponsoring or commissioning organizations. Funding is a commissioning or artist fee rather than reimbursement for specific production expenses.
Supported areas are choreography, composition, film/media/new technology, folk and traditional arts, interdisciplinary arts, literature, theater, and visual arts. Artist-initiated and commissioned projects are eligible within the relevant discipline. Grantees must share some aspect of their project with New York State audiences during the grant period, such as a work-in-progress showing or artist talk, in person or online.
