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Indy Arts Council DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award
- Who Can Apply: Contemporary visual artists who have lived and/or worked in Indiana for at least three consecutive years, with five years of documented experience creating contemporary art and consistent income from visual art over the past five years.
- The Focus: Pursue an aspirational contemporary visual art project, with final projects shown in a group exhibition at Gallery 924.
- The Funding: Grants of up to $10,000.
- Key Requirements: Submit a written, online application through the grant portal; review the 2026 application guidelines for required materials. Alternate formats, including dictated responses, video responses, and other languages, are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org.
DeadlineSunday, October 18, 2026
AwardGrants of up to $10,000 (guidelines: $10,000) for aspirational visual arts projects; up to five awards per year. Paid 80% at the start of the grant period and 20% after the final report; taxable (1099 issued).
LocationIndianapolis, IN
ParticipationRemote
Disciplinescontemporary visual art, drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, digital media
Application notesWritten, online application at indyarts.grantplatform.com; incomplete applications are ineligible; at least two work samples required. Submitted applications can be edited until the deadline. Round 2 award notification December 2026; final report due November 30, 2027; group exhibition Fall 2027. Alternate formats (dictated responses, video responses, other languages) are available by contacting grants@indyarts.org. Questions: Korie Griggs, Program Manager, kgriggs@indyarts.org.
Contactgrants@indyarts.org
Indy Arts Council
Organization based in Indianapolis