The Artist Opportunity Grant provides unrestricted funding that artists can use for whatever they need most, whether that is rent, groceries, bills, supplies, or other day-to-day expenses, helping create more financial stability and space for them to focus on their artistic work.

The total grant award is $3,000, with $2,500 disbursed after submission of a W9 and signed contract. The remaining $500 will be disbursed after proof of completion of a free public presentation of the artist’s work. Public presentations must be completed within 8 months of signing the contract. Arts & Culture staff will plan an optional, free Artist Opportunity Grant showcase night at the Center for Creativity, which can serve as the “public presentation” requirement. Winners will be randomly selected in a “lottery pull” for the grant and awards will be announced by the end of June.

Applications are open now and will close on June 12, 2026.