Artistic Production Grants

Emphasizing direct engagement with contemporary visual art, VIA Art Fund supports projects that exemplify the core values of artistic production, thought leadership, and public engagement, VIA–by way of–Art. Partnering directly with artists, curators, and cultural institutions worldwide, VIA Art Fund patrons support innovative artistic endeavors in various forms, exhibitions, public installations, institutional acquisitions, curatorial research, publications, symposia and more.

VIA Art Fund invites applications for the fall 2024 cycle of its Artistic Production Grant program. Artistic Production grants fund the production and exhibition of new artistic commissions between $25,000 and $100,000. Often exhibited beyond museum walls in public spaces, these projects feature high levels of thought leadership, artistic production, and public engagement. Individual artists or producing organizations seeking production funding must have a confirmed exhibition venue or presenting partner. 

Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofit organizations, cultural institutions, art production platforms, and biennials or festivals working in contemporary art in the United States and internationally.

VIA does not fund in-house museum or gallery exhibitions. VIA's support is geared towards high-impact artistic commissions presented in non-traditional exhibition venues and those mounted in the public realm. Projects must have a confirmed artist and exhibition venue.

Letters of inquiry are due May 16, 2024, and upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit a full application, due July 18, 2024.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the VIA Art Fund website.