The Arts and Culture Commission is currently seeking applications to foster and encourage artistic expression and achievement in the visual, verbal, and performing arts, while advancing the arts for the benefit of Cupertino’s citizens.
Donor Name: City of Cupertino
State: California
City: City of Cupertino
Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Types of Awards
- The Distinguished Artist Award recognizes established artists having a substantial body of work that display merit and excellence, as well as a history of contributions to their artistic field and the community.
- The Emerging Artist Award was established to encourage and recognize demonstrations of artistic promise. This award recognizes younger artists as well as those rediscovering their love of artistic expression later in life.
- The Young Artist Award is presented to deserving young artists in recognition of local achievements in the visual arts in the following age groups:
- Group A: 6 to 10 years old
- Group B: 11 to 14 years old.
Disciplines
Applicants can participate in any of the following artistic categories: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, or Digital Arts.
Funding information
- Distinguished Artist Award
- There is a cash award of $1000 for the Distinguished Artist platinum winner (1st place). To receive funds, a completed W-9 will be requested
- Emerging Artist Award
- There is a cash award of $750 for the Emerging Artist platinum winner (1st place). To receive funds, a completed W-9 will be requested.
- Young Artist Award
- Three awards (Platinum, Gold, and Silver) are given to each age group. Additionally, a cash prize of $150 is awarded to the Platinum winner.
Who may apply?
Artists must live in Cupertino or attend high school, college, or art school physically located within Cupertino.
For more information, visit City of Cupertino.
