Additional Resources for Artists

Alexander Rosenberg installs his work at the 2022 Intersection Exhibition, photo by: Natalie Tranelli Photography

Find a full list of resources for artists, and submit opportunities to share with other artists on our Artist Opportunities page.

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

Accelerator Grant

The Arts Commission values the many artists across disciplines who are part of Toledo's vibrant creative community. The Accelerator Grant is a competitive program offering financial support with a quick turnaround for local artists to advance their creative projects and their careers. Eligible categories of support for this program include equipment, supplies, professional development, and project support. Grant amounts are not to exceed $1500.

Learn More + Apply Online

Individual Excellence Awards: The Individual Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding accomplishments by artists in a variety of disciplines. This year, applications will be accepted in choreography; criticism; fiction; non-fiction; music composition; playwriting/screenplays; and poetry.
Deadline: September 1, Annually | Learn More
Contact:  Chaz O’Neil, individual artist/percent for art program coordinator

This opportunity is available through the Ohio Arts Council.

CALLS + PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MOMENTUM FESTIVAL | CALL FOR LOCAL ARTISTS

September 20, 21, + 22 | Downtown Toledo

Join The Arts Commission this September at Momentum Festival! Applications are currently open for visual and performing exhibition space at the event. Both of these opportunities are open to artists living and working within 50 miles of Downtown Toledo. More information and applications are available online at: https://theartscommission.org/events/momentum