Applications open for CityArtist Grant 2026 – Washington

The CityArtist grant supports Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of creative work.

Donor Name: City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture

State: Washington

City: Seattle

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 07/29/2025

Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000

Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned

Details:

CityArtist sustains individual artists, makers, and curators who are at the core of Seattle’s cultural sector. Ensuring that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time is critical to artists’ professional growth and business insight. Providing financial support for creative entrepreneurs contributes to the broader economy and quality of life in neighborhoods across the city.

The 2026 application is open to artists/curators working in Literary, Media/Film (including Screenwriting), and Visual Arts. Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits. They encourage a broad range of artistic and cultural expression that reflects the Seattle’s diversity.

Funding Information

Awards are set at a single amount of $8,000 for all recipients.

Uses of funds

Funding may be used for:

• Direct expenses (research, development, professional development, and presentation)
• Salaries and fees
• Supplies and materials
• Online platform fees, apps, and/or service costs
• Equipment or space rentals
• Insurance, licenses, permits
• Publicity/marketing
• Transportation/mileage
• Documentation (photography/videography).

Eligibility Criteria

• You are eligible for this grant if you meet these criteria:
  • You are an individual, generative artist/curator who produces/presents art.
  • You are a Seattle resident OR have a permanent studio/workspace in your name within Seattle city limits where you receive mail. It cannot be a P.O. Box.
  • You are at least 18 years of age by the application due date.
  • If you are the lead artist/curator of an arts or cultural group/organization, you must clearly distinguish work for this award from the ongoing/seasonal work of your group/organization.
• You are not eligible for this grant if:
  • You reside outside the Seattle city limits and have no permanent work/studio space in Seattle.
  • You are enrolled in a degree-granting program related to your own artistic work or career.
  • You are a current award recipient from any Office of Arts & Culture program with an active contract.

For more information, visit OAC.