Artists & Mothersgrant
Artists & Mothers Grant
- Who Can Apply: Open to New York City-based artists who identify as mothers, with a child three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027, who are U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents with at least five years of professional commitment and an exhibition history.
- The Focus: The grant helps artists who identify as mothers sustain a contemporary art practice at a career inflection point by paying for childcare with their chosen provider.
- The Funding: Each awardee receives USD 25,000 for childcare expenses with a provider of their choice; funds are scheduled to reach grantees in August 2027.
- Key Requirements: Apply through the official SlideRoom portal and demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The application itself could not be read, so its document and work-sample checklist remains unverified.
Applications openOctober 26, 2026
DeadlineMonday, January 4, 2027
Award$25,000 grant to be used for childcare expenses with the provider of the artist's choice
LocationNew York City, NY
ParticipationRemote
Career stagesAll Stages
Disciplinespainting, sculpture, installation, new media, performance art, socially-engaged forms
Application notesApply through the SlideRoom link on the official grant page during the announced October 26, 2026–January 4, 2027 window. Applicants must demonstrate an exhibition history and at least five years of professional commitment. The portal returned only a JavaScript loading screen, so required documents, work-sample numbers, file limits and any fee could not be verified. Contact info@artistsandmothers.org. The overview says children under three, while the detailed eligibility rule specifies three years old or younger as of December 31, 2027; the latter is retained.
Contactinfo@artistsandmothers.org
Artists & Mothers