ArtsWestchestergrant
ArtsWestchester Arts Alive Individual Artist Grant – Creation of New Work
- Who Can Apply: Professional artists 18+ who are current New York State residents living in Westchester or Rockland counties; student projects and full-time degree students are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation and public presentation of new/original work that reflects and engages a segment of the local community.
- The Funding: Grants of $1,000–$5,000; no monetary match required.
- Key Requirements: Online application via Submittable; resume, work samples from the last three years (up to 10 labeled JPEGs for visual arts, up to 3 minutes of video/audio for time-based work, or up to 20 pages for literary projects), and proof of Westchester or Rockland residency.
DeadlineTuesday, December 8, 2026
AwardArts Alive Individual Artist Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000.
Program datesFunded projects must take place between June 1, 2027 and May 31, 2028.
LocationWhite Plains, NY
Open toLocal artists only
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging, Mid-Career, Established, Late-Career
DisciplinesAll arts disciplines, New work creation, Community engagement
Age range18–
Application notesApplications are accepted online only through Submittable; mail/email submissions are not considered. You may submit only one Individual Artist application per cycle. Submitting by the early deadline (November 23, 2026, 11:59 PM) earns staff review and feedback. Proof of residency is required (documents dated no earlier than 2024). Artists who applied directly to NYSCA for FY2027 are not eligible, and an artist may apply to either Individual Artist or Community Impact, not both, in the same year. Funded projects must take place between June 1, 2027 and May 31, 2028. Free information sessions: online on Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1 pm (Zoom); in person on Tuesday, October 27 at 12 noon at The Angel Nyack (Rockland) and Wednesday, November 4 at 5 pm at the Katonah Museum of Art (Westchester); RSVP to grants@artswestchester.org.
Contactgrants@artswestchester.org
ArtsWestchester
All opportunities from ArtsWestchesterOrganization based in White Plains