April 30, 2027

Artist Growth and Development

North Dakota Council on the Arts · Direct application

$5,000

Eligibility

Location
North Dakota
Major
Visual Performing Arts
Education level
Continuing or nontraditional

About this scholarship

Practicing individual or collaborating artists residing in North Dakota may apply for two annual $5,000 creation grants. Disciplines rotate each fiscal year; FY28 will cover Visual and Media Arts.

Grants fund a year-long project or series to create new artwork and expand artistic skills. A public community component is required. No matching funds are required.

Applications are due April 30 through NDCA GrantInterface. FY27 cycle (Dance and Theater) closed; FY28 opens February 2027.

The North Dakota Council on the Arts renamed this program from Individual Artist Fellowship to Artist Growth and Development.

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