The Vermont Arts Council is pleased to announce the 2026 Artist Development Grants Program.
Donor Name: Vermont Arts Council
State: Vermont
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/25/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Artist Development Grants support Vermont artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills or that increase the viability of an artist’s business. Funding may also support aspects of the creation of new work when the activity allows the grantee to accept a rare and important opportunity.
Funding Information
You may apply for any amount up to $2,000.
Grant Period
September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026.
Eligible Expenses
Eligible expenses for such activities include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced study of technique or practice with a mentor
- Attending a professional conference, residency, or event to build business or artistic skills or knowledge
- Contracting professional services including photographic documentation of work, contract preparation or business incorporation, creation of accounting systems, developing e-commerce on a website, creation of marketing materials, etc.
- Purchasing some materials or equipment (valued under $5000); or renting studio space (outside of your own home) to create new exhibitions or performances.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individual Vermont artists who:
- have been residents of Vermont for at least one year before the application deadline and are residents when the award is granted. Residency means that Vermont is your primary residence where you live for most of the year, and is the address you use for legal forms, state income taxes, car registration, driver’s license or state-issued ID, and/or voter registration
- are eighteen years of age or older at the time of application
- have submitted all required reports on any prior Council grants
- are practicing artists. The Vermont Arts Council defines a practicing artist as: A person that intentionally creates or practices art who:
- is committed to devoting significant time to artistic activity, as is possible financially
- works in an artistic discipline such as visual arts, crafts, performing arts (including music), literary arts, media & design arts, and multidisciplinary arts
- Vermont artist groups who:
- have one member who meets all the above requirements and is assigned as representative of the group.
For more information, visit Vermont Arts Council.
