The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakesgrant
ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes Individual Artist Grants (Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben & Tioga Counties, NY)
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- Who Can Apply: Individual artists of all disciplines, 18+, residing in Cattaraugus, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, or Tioga County, NY; not enrolled in a full-time degree program and not a direct NYSCA applicant for FY2027.
- The Focus: Creation of new artwork in 2027 with public engagement, either in the creation process or through a public program, in the artist's home county.
- The Funding: Requests of $500 to $5,000, which can include paying the artist for their time.
- Key Requirements: Online Submittable application with applicant information, artwork information, budget information (no separate budget form), artistic work samples, and documentation of residency in an eligible county.
DeadlineFriday, December 4, 2026
AwardApplicants can request $500 to $5,000; funds can pay the artist's time plus project costs.
LocationCorning, NY
ParticipationRemote
Age range18–
Application notesApply online only via Submittable (earts.submittable.com). Projects must be completed between January 1 and December 31, 2027. Applicants are encouraged to discuss projects with Grants Manager Nate Weisenberg (nate@eARTS.org, 607-962-1332 x204); drafts may be emailed for review by November 20, 2026. Submitted applications can be changed on request until the deadline. Funding decisions expected by January 15, 2027.
Contactnate@eARTS.org
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
Organization based in Corning