EVENT LINK: https://forecastpublicart.org/consulting/artist-support/early-career-project-grant/
FEE: Free to apply
Forecast Early-Career Artist Project Grant
Grant Amount: Two grants of $8,000 each
Grant Period: January 1 – November 30, 2026
Application Deadline: October 15, 2025
Forecast Public Art, with support from Jerome Foundation, invites Minnesota-based early-career artists to apply for the 2026 Early-Career Artist Project Grant. This grant supports the creation of a new temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota.
What We Fund
Public art in all forms—murals, sculpture, performance, sound, light, storytelling, dance, spoken word, interventions, and more.
Projects must be free and accessible to the public.
Sites must be confirmed by the application deadline (written approval required).
Who Should Apply
Early-career artists are those with 2–10 years of generative experience who:
Have a clear artistic direction and goals, but are still developing their voice.
Have not yet received wide recognition, media attention, or substantial funding.
Are vocational (not hobbyist, student, or amateur) artists.
May work in any artistic discipline.
Age is not a determining factor.
Equity Commitment
Forecast is committed to supporting a diverse group of artists, with emphasis on amplifying the work of BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, artists from rural communities, and artists with disabilities.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through Submittable by October 15, 2025. A complete application includes:
Proposal overview (75 words) + full proposal (500 words)
Community connection, early-career status, career impact, and lived experience (250 words each)
Resume (2 pages max)
Site approval documentation
Budget (template provided)
Work samples and description
Applicants may also submit via video format.
For questions or help applying in English, contact jenk@forecastpublicart.org.
These grants are made possible by the Jerome Foundation.
