Artist Resources
Please find below a range of resources and opportunities in Rhode Island that are regular and ongoing.
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Fellowships
Research Residency for Artists
$10,000 biannual residency
Creative Fellowship
1 award annually for 6-8 month residency, $1500 + $500 materials budget
Variety of fellowship opportunities
Applications accepted on a rolling basis; apply six months in advance
Variety of opportunities and deadlines
Established by the Rhode Island Foundation in 2003, The Robert and Margaret MacColl Johnson Fellowship Fund provides up to three $30,000 artist fellowships each year.
Project Grants
Amount: $500-$4000
Number awarded: Approx. $150,000 worth of grants awarded annually
Amount: $500 or under
Application Deadline: Rolling; expect a response within 30 days
Public Art Learning Fund
Amount: The Public Art Learning Fund provides grants of $500 to $3,000 to support professional development opportunities for New England artists to strengthen their public art practices
Emergency & Need-Based Grants
Amount awarded: Up to $500
Application Deadline: 7th of each month
Academic Art Galleries & Museums
Commercial Galleries in Rhode Island Representing Local Artists
Exhibition Spaces
Residencies
Residencies in Metals, Light Metals, Ceramics, and Foundry
Micro-residencies provide 1-3 months studio access free of charge.
Various residency opportunities, see Instagram account for details
Affordable Artist Housing & Studio Space
Public Art Competitions and
Calls for Entry
Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism
Open Calls
Check the "open calls" site for the latest AC+T funding opportunities.
Stipend-Based Projects
Amount: $225
Number annually: 8
Commissions
Visit their Job Board for industrial arts commissions