With the season of gratitude and reflection upon us, now is a great time to take stock of everything you’ve built and consider where to go from here. Nurturing an art career is not easy, but it is certainly possible if you know where to look for resources. As the year begins to wind down and we all look back on our accomplishments – or even on those things that may not have panned out but have lessons to teach us all the same – what might you do differently? What might you do the same, for that matter? As you begin to plan the coming months and next year, here are a few opportunities to motivate your continued journey.
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants provide $500–$3,000 to U.S.-based visual and performing artists for urgent, project-based funding, supporting exhibitions, performances, or unanticipated expenses. To learn more and apply, visit the website. Applications are rolling.
The University of Michigan invites artists to apply for the 2025–2026 Roman Witt Residency, focusing on U.S. Semiquincentennial themes of identity, memory, and national history through performance or social practice. To learn more and apply, visit the website. Deadline for applications is December 15.
The Newberry Collection in Chicago offers multiple opportunities for artist residencies. With deadlines coming up, now is the perfect time to see whether one of these residencies could be right for you. Visit the website for more information.
Praxis Center exists to nurture artists. We know it isn’t easy to build a presence in the art world, but we’re here to help. We gather experts from every corner to keep you informed and up to speed on best practices to make sure you are putting your absolute best foot forward. Give Praxis a try today and see how far it can take you.
Brainard Carey is an author, artist and educator. He is the director of Praxis Center for Aesthetics and is currently faculty at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. He has written seven books for artists, including Making it in the Art World. His seventh book, The Problems in the Art World: An Artist’s A-Z Action Guide, is available now.
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