The City of Healdsburg’s 2026 Public Art Grant Program “Arts for All” applications is open to any and all practicing artists, creatives, and non-profit arts and culture organizations!
Donor Name: City of Healdsburg
State: California
County: Sonoma County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/30/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
All art forms and styles are welcomed and encouraged. Preference will be given to:
- Artists residing in Healdsburg or those with a connection to Sonoma County/Northern California
- Projects that are free and open to the community, or
- Projects that include a free component
Objectives
- Enrich Public Environment and Experiences – Create compelling public art installations, performances and experiences that encourage community engagement and elevate the overall experience of living in and visiting Healdsburg
- Foster Community Participation – Engage community members in the execution (if appropriate), participation with, and appreciation of public art and/or performance projects
- Promote Cultural Diversity – Provide opportunities for diverse artists to showcase their work and creatively tell the stories of all members of the community
- Create Impact – Generate positive social and economic impacts through public art, enhancing community pride and attracting visitors
- Encourage Dialogue and Reflection – Use public art as a medium for fostering conversations about social issues, community identity and collective aspirations
Public Art is any artwork that is intended to enrich the public environment for community and visitors and may include (but is not limited to) sculptures, murals, paintings, graphic arts, mosaics, photography, crafts, mixed media, environmental works, audiovisual, performing arts, arts educational experiences etc. The art may be temporary or permanent.
Funding Information
The 2026 grant cycle has $20,000 available.
Evaluation Criteria and Considerations
- Artistic merit and originality
- Engagement with the community
- Potential impact on the community
- Feasibility
- Cultural diversity
- Project’s dependency on the grant funds
- Artist’s physical proximity to Healdsburg
For more information, visit City of Healdsburg.
