2026 The Andy Warhol Foundation Arts Writers Grant

About the Open Call

The program supports projects addressing both general and specialized art audiences, from short reviews for magazines and newspapers to in-depth scholarly studies, as well as art writing that engages criticism through interdisciplinary methods and experiments with literary styles. Eligible categories include Article, Book, Short-Form Writing, and Translation.

What is Offered

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $50,000

Requirements

Applicants must be individuals at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, permanent residents of the United States, or holders of O-1 visas, and established or emerging writers who are published authors. Projects must focus on contemporary visual art (post-WWII). Full eligibility details and exclusions are provided in the official program guidelines.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted via the SlideRoom portal at https://artswritersgrant.slideroom.com/#/Login. Applicants are encouraged to download and read the provided Application Guide before applying.