Visual Arts
AFAC's Visual Arts grant supports the creation and exhibition of innovative visual arts projects from or about the Arab region, including painting, sculpture, photography, and multimedia.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for individuals/teams; up to $35,000 for collectives/institutions; project duration up to 2 years
Summary: Supports the production and exhibition of visual arts projects by individuals, collectives, and institutions from or relating to the Arab region.
Key Information: Applicants with an open AFAC grant are ineligible; samples and supporting documents are mandatory.
Description
The Visual Arts grant from the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) aims to foster creativity and innovation in the visual arts sector across the Arab region. The program supports the production and exhibition of projects in painting, sculpture, photography, installations, video and sound art, art publications, and multimedia works. Eligible applicants include individual artists, teams, collectives, and institutions whose projects contribute to advancing the visibility and impact of visual arts from or about the Arab region. Funding can be used for project production, research and development, materials, rentals, and artistic or technical labor.
