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Please check back in January 2025.
View the timeline for more information.
The Department of Arts & Culture offers Artist Grants to San Antonio-based professional artists working in the following disciplines:
- literary arts
- media arts
- multi-disciplinary arts
- performing arts
- visual arts
Annual grants of $7,500 and $15,000 support artists in their creation of new work. Artists can apply individually, as part of a collaboration, collective, or ensemble.
Timeline
January 8, 2024
Intent to Apply opens at 8 a.m. CST
January 16, 2024
Applicants who meet eligibility criteria will have access to the application at 8 a.m. CST
February 16, 2024
Intent to Apply closes at 5 p.m. CST
February 23, 2024
Application closes at 5 p.m. CST
April - May 2024
Application Review
June 2024
Notify Applicants of Funding Recommendations
June 27, 2024
Arts Funding Committee Votes on Preliminary Funding Recommendations
July 9, 2024
San Antonio Arts Commission Votes on Funding Recommendations
September 19, 2024
FY 2025 Budget Approval by Council
October 2024 - March 2026
FY 2025 Artist Grant Contract Period (creation to showcase)
Resources
NOTE: The following resources are specific to the application process for FY 2025 grants.