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WINTER* $1,800.00 Innovate Grants for Art + Photo
This call closed on March 19, 2026
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Key Details
Organization
Innovate Grant
Location
Chicago, IL
Submission Deadline
March 19, 2026
12:00 AM PDT
Call Type
Juried Exhibition
About This Call
Innovate Grant awards quarterly grants to support artists and photographers. The Winter 2026 cycle offers two $1,800.00 grants—one to a Visual Artist and one to a Photographer. Additionally, 12 honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo) will be featured on the Innovate Grant website and join a growing community of artists. Innovate Grant's commitment extends beyond the grant cycle by promoting the work of selected winners and honorable mentions into the future.
Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older from all around the world are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted, and all applicants retain the right to the work they submit. The application process has been simplified so that artists and photographers can focus on their innovative work.
Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Apply online at https://innovateartistgrants.org
Visual Artists and Photographers 18 years and older from all around the world are eligible to apply. All media and genres are accepted, and all applicants retain the right to the work they submit. The application process has been simplified so that artists and photographers can focus on their innovative work.
Deadline: Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Standard Time. Apply online at https://innovateartistgrants.org
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