The Chequamegon Bay Arts Council (CBAC) is pleased to announce its 2026 Artistic Development Grant.
Donor Name: Chequamegon Bay Arts Council (CBAC)
State: Wisconsin
County: Ashland County (WI), Bayfield County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of this grant is to promote ongoing learning and to encourage area residents to further their artistic abilities for reasons of personal growth and enhanced community artistic excellence. Any continuing education opportunity in the field of visual, performing, or literary arts would be eligible for consideration. Opportunities can include short-term courses pertaining to an artistic field of interest, workshops, art/music/performance/literary camps, or well-defined individual research projects of an artistic nature.
Funding Information
A total of $3,000 will be awarded through the CBAC Artistic Development grant process.
Eligible Expenses
- Registration fees
- Material/supply costs
- Travel expenses
Eligibility Criteria
Any professional, amateur or student artist residing in Ashland or Bayfield County is eligible to apply. The project/class/workshop/etc start date shall be no earlier than April 1 of year of applying. Eligible continuing education or development opportunities in the field of visual, performing or literary arts include:
- Short-term courses pertaining to an artistic field of interest. Short term is defined as fewer than 15 class sessions.
- Workshops and art/music/literary camps.
- Well-defined individual research projects of an artistic nature.
For more information, visit CBAC.


