ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES
Artists, please note - for the most up-to date information
verify all grant details specified on the grantor's website carefully.
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GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND PRIZES​​​​​
Huntington Arts • Community Arts Grants
https://www.huntingtonarts.org/community-arts-grants/
Next Deadlines: September 1, 2026
Community Arts Grant supports arts and cultural programming across all artistic disciplines, that strengthen community connections and celebrate local culture. All funded projects must be open to the public.
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Huntington Arts • Arts Education Grants
Deadline: September 1, 2026
https://www.huntingtonarts.org/programs/grants-for-the-arts/arts-education-grants/
The Arts Education grant offers two funding categories: Pre-K–12 in-school or after-school programs, and community-based learning initiatives. These funds support arts education projects designed for closed groups of learners. All projects must be presented in partnership with a public school or an existing group such as a student club, senior living community, social service program, or similar learning cohort. Projects should focus on exploring artistic practices, creative skills, and learning through or about the arts.
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Huntington Arts • New Works Artist Grant
Deadline: September 1, 2026
https://www.nyfa.org/awards-grants/the-jgs-fellowship-for-photography/
This grant funds individual projects that include a form of community engagement chosen by the artist that makes a meaningful local impact. Engagement can take many forms, from hosting a public event like an exhibition, performance, or workshop, to collaborating with community members during the creative process. Artists are encouraged to design an approach that best fits their practice, whether that means presenting a public program or engaging directly with a specific segment of the community to create their new body of work.
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Huntington Arts • Bi-Monthly Community Impact Micro Grant
https://www.huntingtonarts.org/programs/grants-for-the-arts/bi-monthly-community-impact-micro-grant/
Next Deadlines: September 25, 2026; November 6, 2026
Designed with accessibility in mind, the streamlined bimonthly application process makes it easy for artists and organizations to bring their ideas to life. Every other month, funding is awarded to two Individual Artists and two Non-Profit Organizations making an impact through the arts.​​
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Innovate Grant
https://innovateartistgrants.org/about-us
Quarterly distribution - please check their website for current cycle information​
"Innovate Grant distributes (2) $1,800.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. In addition, (12) honorable mentions (6 in art and 6 in photo), will be featured on our website and join a growing community of vibrant and talented artists." Grant cycles are in the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall.
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Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Pollock-Krasner grants have enabled artists to create new work, purchase needed materials and pay for studio rent, as well as their personal expenses. Past recipients of Pollock-Krasner grants acknowledge their critical impact in allowing concentrated time for studio work, and in preparing for exhibitions and other professional opportunities such as accepting a residency.
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National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) - All Grant Opportunities
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New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) - Grant Opportunities
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Funds for Writers
https://fundsforwriters.com/grants/
Funding and residencies for writers.
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New York Media Arts Map
https://nymediaartsmap.org/funding_opportunities​​
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CALLS TO ARTISTS
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BACCA • Futures & Fantasy Exhibition
https://www.babylonarts.org/futures-open-call
Deadline: August 4, 2026
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Village of Amityville • Request for Proposals, Downtown Public Mural Project
https://www.amityville.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1585/Downtown-Public-Mural-Project-RFP-R3
Deadline: August 12, 2026​
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Patchogue Arts Council • Museum of Contemporary Art Long Island: Artist Vault
Ongoing, submissions accepted on a rolling basis
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Artist Opportunites Listings - New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
ARTIST RESIDENCIES​​​
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International Program at ISCP
Listings available for artist residencies.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES / AUDITIONS​​
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None at this time
See also: Long Island Arts Alliance - Job Bank
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CAREERS IN THE ARTS RESOURCES
VISUAL ARTS
Occupational Outlook Handbook, Art And Design - U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics
Careers in Art & Design Video - College for Creative Studies
Careers in Visual Arts - PBS Learning Media
Careers in Art - The Art Career Project
Creative Careers Resources - New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
How to Get Your First Job in a Gallery - New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
Arts Jobs Listings - New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
What Are Creative Careers? - Yale University Office of Career Strategy
How to Launch Your Art Career in 2023 - Kelsey Rodriguez, YouTube
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ARTIST RESOURCES
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Volunteer Lawyers For The Arts
Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA) is the leading legal aid and education organization dedicated to New York artists and its arts and cultural organizations. VLA strives to protect the artistic community’s livelihoods, businesses, and creative works through access to dedicated legal representation and focused education programs.
VLA offers a variety of programs and workshops, such as “Forming a Non-Profit Workshop,” and “Copyright in Art.” VLA also offers a selection of on-demand, online recordings of previously held education programs for those unable to attend or want a refresher.
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VOLUNTEER
​Please check back soon for additional opportunities.
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ARTIST TOOLS
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The New York Public Library Digital Collections
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The MET Open Access and Public Domain Collection
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Art Institute of Chicago Public Domain Collection
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W.A.G.E
Guide for artists, administrators, and art focused organizations to set fair and consistent wages.
“To establish sustainable economic relationships between artists and the institutions that contract our labor, and to introduce mechanisms for self-regulation into the art field that collectively bring about a more equitable distribution of its economy.”
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