Washington State
Artist Grants
There are several grants available to working artists in all stages of their creative career looking to support your continued growth and impact.
Take a look at the curated listing of grants available to Washington State residents.
The Arts Innovator Award recognizes artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice. These unrestricted awards of $25,000 are given annually to two Washington State artists of any discipline who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of their fields.
Key Details
Link: Artist Trust
Grant Amount: $25000
Eligible Applicants: The 2025 Arts Innovator Award is open to artists and artist teams residing in Washington State working in all disciplines.
Important Dates
Feb 17: Application Opens
Feb 27: Info session
Mar 17: Application Closes
The Twining Humber Award is an unrestricted award of $10,000 given annually to a Washington State female-identified visual artist, age 60 or over, who has dedicated 25 years or more to creating art.
Key Details
Grant Amount: $10000
Eligible Applicants: The 2025 Twining Humber Award is open to female-identified visual artists living in Washington State, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art.
Important Dates
Feb 28: Application Opens
Mar 4: Info session
Mar 24: Application Closes
The SOLA (Support Old Lady Artists) Awards are five unrestricted awards of $5,000 given annually to Washington State female-identified visual artists, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art.
Key Details
Link: Artist Trust
Grant Amount: $5000
Eligible Applicants: The 2025 SOLA (Support Old Lady Artists) Awards is open to female-identified visual artists living in Washington State, age 60 or over, who have dedicated 25 years or more to creating art.
Important Dates
Feb 28: Application Opens
Mar 4: Info session
Mar 24: Application Closes
Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) are unrestricted project-based grants of $1,500 awarded to 65 artists working in all disciplines across Washington State.
Key Details
Grant Amount: $1500
Eligible Applicants: Individual artists (or artist teams): those who are the originators of works of art, living in Washington State, and are 18 years of age or older
Important Dates
April 18: Guidelines available
May 16: Application Opens
May 20: Info session
Jun 23: Application Closes