Funding for Artists

Browse our curated list of grants, fellowships, and other funding opportunities for visual artists in Northeast Ohio.

DEADLINE: April 1st, 2025

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Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant ↗

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Arts Council is accepting applications for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship (TAA) program grants. TAA provides support for mentor artists to work with apprentices to build understanding and proficiency in folk and traditional art forms. Grants up to $4,000.

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DEADLINE: April 1st, 2025

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ArtsForward Grants ↗

ArtsNow

The ArtsForward program invites applications for projects that advance the goals of the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan. A diverse committee of funders, civic leaders, artists, and content experts will review applications. Grants will be awarded up to $25,000.

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DEADLINE: April 7th, 2025

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Boost Fund ↗

Assembly for the Arts

Apply for Assembly for the Arts's Boost Fund: a $1,500 boost available to artists and creative professionals in any medium who reside in Cuyahoga County and are age 18+. Easy application.

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DEADLINE: April 12th, 2025

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PROOF Fellowship ↗

Zygote Press

Zygote Press is offering their 2nd annual PROOF Fellowship program, a six-month Fine Art Printmaking residency for Northeast Ohio Artists from historically underrepresented communities. Includes instruction, printmaking support, 24/7 studio access, stipend, and more. Residency dates: May 20th - December 20th, 2025.

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DEADLINE: April 27th, 2025

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Discipline Awards ↗

Cleveland Arts Prize

The Cleveland Arts Prize is accepting applications for the Discipline Award. Discipline Prize criteria includes a body of original work that consistently exemplifies the highest level of artistic excellence. Applicants must show a connection or contribution to the Northeast Ohio region.

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DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

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Artist Opportunities Grant ↗

Ohio Arts Council

Ohio Arts Council is accepting Artist Opportunity grant applications. Grants are available for individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500), with no cash match required. Open to Ohio artists of all disciplines, at any stage of their career, and any type of artistic practice.

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DEADLINE: May 1st, 2025

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Artists with Disabilities Access Program ↗

Ohio Arts Council

The Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) provides funding that gives individual artists with disabilities the resources they need to further their artistic development. Must be an Ohio resident. Grants are awarded to individual artists at both the emerging artist level ($500) and professional artist level (up to $2,500).

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