About the Open Call

The Fulcrum Fund 2026 offers grants from $2,000 to $10,000, totaling $60,000, to New Mexico-based visual artists and collectives. The fund encourages experimental and forward-thinking projects that may not fit traditional gallery systems, including experimental venues, public art, performances, publications, online/virtual works, residencies, and film festivals. Applicants must live and work in New Mexico and possess a social security number. Projects must be public-facing and primarily visual art-focused. Ineligible applicants include students currently enrolled during the grant cycle, 501(c)(3) organizations, commercial businesses, and artists rooted in dance, theatre, music, or industry filmmaking. Virtual and in-person info sessions are offered in November and December 2025. Applications open on October 15, 2025, and close on December 31, 2025.

What is Offered

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000, totaling $60,000.

Requirements

Applicants must live and work in New Mexico. Lead artists do not need to be US citizens but must have a social security number to accept funds. Proposed projects must function primarily within the context of visual art, not dance, theatre, music, or industry/feature filmmaking. Applicants must stage a public-facing event. Ineligible: emergency relief requests, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations, commercial businesses, and students currently enrolled during the granting period.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online via Submittable only. Emailed or hand-delivered submissions are not accepted. Apply for the 2026 Fulcrum Fund Grant through the provided Submittable link: https://516arts.submittable.com/submit. Info sessions are available for guidance on eligibility and budgeting.