
What’s Available for Artists in February 2025?
We've found over $175,000 in opportunities and artist grants in February 2025. From emergency grants to project funding and touring support, this guide covers key deadlines for grants, residencies, and open calls throughout February and early March 2025.
Remember :
Read the full guidelines – Requirements can change from year to year.
Check eligibility – Many grants have location or discipline-specific criteria.
Prepare your materials early – Some applications require work samples, proposals, or letters of recommendation.
Artist Grants for February 2025
Financial support can make all the difference in pushing creative projects forward. We've gathered opportunities from major institutions and local arts organizations that want to help bring your creative work to life! These grants range from emergency relief to major funding for performance and visual arts projects.
February 11: Rauschenberg Dancer Emergency Grant – Up to $3,000 for professional dancers facing financial hardship due to lost performance opportunities.
February 13: New Voices Filmmaker Grant – $25,000 to support emerging LGBTQ+ directors in creating new work and advancing their careers through mentorship and networking.
February 15: Tri-M Foundation Performing Arts Grant – Grants ranging from $3,000-$10,000 for regional nonprofit arts organizations developing innovative performing arts projects.
February 21: Asian Women Giving Circle Grant – Funding for arts projects led by AAPI women or gender-expansive artists that engage NYC-based communities.
February 25: Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant – $7,500 for emerging artists in the U.S. without formal education or extensive exhibition experience.
February 25: Mid Atlantic Arts | ArtsCONNECT – Grants to support performing arts touring projects in the mid-Atlantic region, covering up to 50% of artist fees and eligible project expenses.
February 26: Mid Atlantic Arts USArtists International – Matching grants up to $11,000 for U.S.-based artists performing at international festivals and events.
February 27: New Jersey Creative Aging Initiative Grant – $10,000 per year for two years to fund arts learning programs for older adults in New Jersey.
February 28: New England Foundation for the Arts | National Dance Project – Supports the creation and touring of new dance works in the U.S.
March 10: Folk & Traditional Arts Community Projects Grant – Grants between $1,000-$7,000 to support community-based folk and traditional arts projects in the mid-Atlantic region.
Rolling: The Adolf and Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant - Help for artists who need emergency financial support. You can apply anytime.
Residencies + Fellowships

Looking for uninterrupted time to focus on your work? These residencies and fellowships offer studio access, stipends, and space to experiment.
February 14: South Washington Watershed District Aerial Photography & Videography Residency – $9,000 stipend for an artist working in aerial photography or videography to document landscapes and ecosystems in Washington County.
February 15: Keyholder Residency – Lower East Side Printshop – Free 24-hour access to printmaking facilities and a $1,000 stipend for emerging artists.
February 15: Forge Project Fellowship – $25,000 for Indigenous artists, scholars, and cultural workers to advance their practice.
February 15: Long Meadow Art Residency – Residency in the Berkshires with a $3,000 monthly stipend, a $2,500 supply budget, and housing.
February 15: Drawing Canyon, Sage & Sky – Artist Retreat in New Mexico – An immersive retreat focused on experimental mark-making and natural material-based drawing.
February 23: Picasso Pupils An Art Society Artists' Point Residency (India) – One-month residency for artists to engage with nature and local communities in Meghalaya, India.
February 24: Self as Universe: Healing Our Collective Ecosystem – A residency in Louisiana for artists exploring the climate crisis and collective healing.
February 28: Windgate Artist Residency – University of Arkansas – Supports artists working at the intersection of environmental art and sustainability.
February 28: Hope College– Borgeson Artist in Residence – 12-week summer residency with studio space, housing, and a stipend.
Open Calls
Want to get your work seen? These open calls provide opportunities for exhibitions, publications, and performances.
February 19: Bosch Parade 2026 (International) – Open to artists and collectives worldwide for a floating art parade celebrating imperfection.
February 20: World of Wearable Art Competition – Annual design competition blending fashion, art, and performance, with $200,000 in total prizes.
February 20: Mission Neighborhood Health Centers Call to Artists – Seeking Black, Indigenous, and Latino artists to create permanent artwork for a new clinic in San Francisco.
February 25: Smithsonian Archives of American Art Internships – $6,500 stipend for students and recent graduates pursuing arts and history internships.
February 26: 3 Elements Review – Issue 46 – Open call for fiction, poetry, and visual art submissions based on the themes "Prophecy, Attic, Isolation."
Ready to Apply?
Applying for grants and residencies requires planning. Establishing a timeline makes all the difference. Here’s how to stay ahead:
Set reminders: Mark deadlines at least two weeks in advance to allow enough time for writing, editing, and gathering required materials.
Break it down: Allocate time for each step - research the grant, draft responses, get feedback, and submit before the final hours.
Keep track: Maintain a spreadsheet of applications, deadlines, and follow-up dates. If a grant is rolling, plan periodic check-ins to ensure you apply at the right time.
Prepare a core package: Many applications ask for similar materials - an artist statement, CV, and work samples. Having a well-crafted version ready can save time.
Want to increase your chances of success? Stay on the look out for our upcoming grant writing workshops where we'll share insider tips on crafting compelling proposals, managing deadlines, and telling your story effectively.
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