About the Open Call

The Nice Art Grant is an artist grant provided by Midwest Nice Art. It is an unrestricted grant of $500 that supports emerging and mid-career artists to enhance their creative practices. Winners will receive the grant funds, a blog profiling their art and creative practice, a pinned social media post, and consideration for future jurying and curatorial opportunities. The grant is juried by Midwest Nice Art co-founders and previous grant winners.

What is Offered

Unrestricted $500 grant, a featured blog profile, a pinned social media post, and potential future jurying and curatorial opportunities.

Requirements

Applicants must be over 18 years of age and located within the United States. A $10 non-refundable application fee is required. Submission must include a resume/CV and up to five images of work of any medium or subject matter.

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the online application form, pay the $10 fee via Square or the website, and submit up to five images of work along with a resume/CV in a single PDF or .zip file labeled FirstInitial_LastName_Resume.