Visual Arts
The AFAC Visual Arts grant funds the creation, production, and exhibition of innovative contemporary visual arts projects from or about the Arab region.
Funder: Arab Fund for Arts and Culture
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Submission deadline / Full application deadline) | April 2027 (Application deadline) | April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 for individuals/teams; up to $35,000 for collectives/institutions; project duration up to 2 years.
Summary: Annual grant supporting the creation, production, and exhibition of contemporary visual arts projects from or about the Arab region.
Key Information: Applicants with an open AFAC grant are ineligible; only one application per open call is allowed.
Description
The Visual Arts grant from the Arab Fund for Arts and Culture (AFAC) supports the creation, production, and exhibition of contemporary visual art projects—including painting, sculpture, photography, installations, video and sound art, art publications, and multimedia works—by individuals, teams, collectives, and institutions from or working on the Arab region. The grant is designed to foster innovative artistic production and presentation, enhance the visibility of Arab visual arts, and support ambitious projects at various stages, from research and development to production.
Eligible expenses include project materials, equipment or space rental, artist and technical collaborator fees, and travel directly linked to project implementation or research. The program does not support retroactive expenses or offer mobility-only grants, but will consider travel costs integral to the project.
