The Arts Commission announces an all-new project grant pilot program in 2025. The commission values the vibrant and diverse creative community that defines Toledo. They recognize the important role artists play in shaping the city’s identity and are dedicated to supporting their growth and sustainability.
Through the granting programs, the commission offers direct support to artists at different stages of their careers, helping them pursue new projects, develop their creative practice and contribute to the region’s cultural landscape.
The grant is a competitive program offering financial support to artists of all mediums to create or complete original works of art that show artistic growth and creative experimentation. Emerging, mid-career and established artists are encouraged to apply.
Eligible categories of support related to the creation and completion of a creative project include materials and supplies, equipment and project support. Artists may request funding at the $2,000, $2,500 or $3,000 level. Requested grant amounts should not exceed $3,000.
Individual artists and members of artist collectives with a current residence or creative studio within 30 miles of downtown Toledo may be eligible.
Grant guidelines and the application link can be found on the Arts Commission’s website theartscommission .org.
Applications open Monday, May 19, and must be submitted before the deadline of 11:59 p.m., on Sunday, June 8.
The commission also offers accelerator grants geared towards emerging artists and merit awards for established artists, as well as free professional development workshops focused on budgets, documentation, branding and strengthening grant writing skills.
A workshop about writing artist statements and grant narratives will be held Saturday, May 17, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library.
Learn more and RSVP for the workshop at theartscom mission.org/projects/grantapplication- workshop-series.
