Harpo Foundation Grants for Visual Artists
About this opportunity
The Harpo Foundation provides grants to individual visual artists whose work is under-recognised by the traditional art market. The foundation supports artists working in experimental, community-based, or non-commercial practices, with $10,000 grants that can be used for any purpose.
Application tips
The foundation specifically seeks artists working outside the mainstream art market. If your practice is experimental or difficult to categorise, this is an excellent opportunity.
Related opportunities
Art Matters
Opens: June · Closes: September
Art Matters provides grants to visual artists whose work addresses social justice, human rights, and freedom of expression. The foundation supports artists creating work that challenges power structures and contributes to social change.
Artadia
Opens: January · Closes: March
Artadia awards unrestricted, merit-based grants to visual artists based in eight US cities, with over $6 million distributed to 443 artists since 1999. Beyond the financial support, award recipients gain lifetime access to Artadia's national network of curators, collectors, and arts professionals, providing sustained career development opportunities.
Arts Council England
Opens: April · Closes: June
Developing Your Creative Practice (DYCP) is Arts Council England's fund for individual creative practitioners to take time to focus on their creative development. Grants support research, training, mentoring, international travel, experimentation, and working with new collaborators, enabling artists to develop their skills and practice.