Forecast Public Artgrant
Forecast Public Art Early-Career Artist Project Grant
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- Who Can Apply: Minnesota-based early-career artists (2-10 years of generative experience; age is not a determining factor) who have physically lived in Minnesota for 12 of the past 24 months and remain residents through the project. Collectives and artist teams may apply; organizations and students in K-12, undergraduate or graduate degree programs are not eligible.
- The Focus: Creation of a new temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in Minnesota, freely accessible to the public, during the January 1 - November 30, 2027 grant period.
- The Funding: Two grants of $8,000 each. Projects may also be supported by public or nonprofit agencies or in-kind sources; private commissions are not eligible.
- Key Requirements: Apply via Submittable: brief proposal overview (75 words), proposal (500 words), community connection (250 words), early-career status (250 words), career impact (250 words), diversity of lived experience and perspective (250 words), resume (2 pages max, one per team member), written site permission from the owner of the location, budget, and work samples with information (up to 5 images, or 2.5 minutes of video/audio, or 2.5 written pages). The application may be submitted as a video.
DeadlineSunday, October 18, 2026
AwardTwo grants, $8,000 each
Program datesJanuary 1 – November 30, 2027
LocationMN
ParticipationOn-site
Career stagesEmerging
Disciplinespublic art, murals, sculpture, performance, sound art, light art, dance, spoken word
Application notesApply only via Submittable. The project site must be secured by the deadline: upload a letter or email from the owner of the location granting permission (a letter of support is not enough). The budget should document any additional committed cash or in-kind support; a budget template is available on the grant page. Projects must be original, must not begin before the grant year, and no ticket sales or fees may be charged. An artist may apply for only one Forecast grant per annual cycle. Help submitting in English: jenk@forecastpublicart.org; other questions: grants@forecastpublicart.org.
Contactgrants@forecastpublicart.org
Forecast Public Art
Organization based in St. Paul