Funding to USA Writers for Written Works Related to Contemporary Visual Art Available

Arts Writers Grant

The Arts Writers Grant supports both emerging and established writers who are writing about
contemporary visual art. Ranging from $15,000 to $50,000 in three categories—articles, books,
and short-form writing—these grants support projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies.

By “contemporary visual art,” we mean visual art made since World War II. Projects on post-WWII work in adjacent fields—architecture, dance, film, media, music, performance, sound, etc.—will only be considered if they directly and significantly engage the discourses and concerns of contemporary visual art.

The application deadline is May 15th, 2024.

Grant Eligibility:

• To be eligible for this grant, an arts writer must be:
  • an individual
  • applying for a project about contemporary visual
    art
  • an art historian, artist, critic, curator, journalist,
    or a writer in another field who is strongly engaged with the contemporary visual arts
  • a US citizen, permanent resident of the United
    States, or a holder of an O-1 visa (if your application advances to the final round, you will need to submit current documentation)
  • at least twenty-five years old
  • a published author (specific publication requirements vary for each project type)

For more information, or to apply, click here.