Visiting Artist Grant
MIT's Visiting Artist Grant funds collaborative, cross-disciplinary projects between MIT faculty and visiting artists, requiring student involvement and a public presentation, with a focus on innovation and social justice themes.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Initial Inquiry) | April 2027 (Full Proposal)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$40,000 per project; typically for one cycle of collaboration
Summary: Supports collaborative projects between MIT faculty/program directors and visiting artists, requiring student engagement and a public presentation.
Key Information: Self-nominations by artists are not accepted; proposals must be initiated by MIT faculty or program leadership.
Description
The Visiting Artist Grant is designed to support collaborative projects between MIT faculty or program directors and visiting artists. Projects must involve MIT students and culminate in a public presentation. The grant encourages innovative, cross-disciplinary collaborations that explore the intersections of art, science, and technology, and particularly welcomes proposals that amplify underrepresented voices and address social justice themes. Eligible projects might include master classes, integration into the curriculum, or research and development of new artistic work. Self-nominations by artists are not accepted; visiting artists must be connected through MIT faculty or program leadership.
