There are sure signs of spring here in the northeast. The clocks have just changed back to summer hours, leaving the world illuminated past 7 o’clock. And in the morning, the hollow rush of cold wind is gradually giving way to birdsong. As the dormant world awakens, often people find a second wind and feel like their days are full of potential. Now is the ideal time to channel that sort of energy into researching new opportunities. Here are a few to get you started:
The Decorative Arts Trust launched a publishing grant in December 2023 to support diverse American decorative arts research, addressing growing demand and encouraging both print and digital projects. To learn more about this opportunity, visit the website. Deadline for proposals is March 31.
Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA), founded in 2018, promotes and preserves women and non-binary photographers’ contributions through exhibitions, research, and education, fostering global dialogue and rewriting the artistic canon. Learn more about their upcoming artist-in-residence program at the website. Deadline is March 31.
The NYPL Picture Collection Artist Fellowship supports artists or scholars developing new work inspired by the Collection, offering stipends of $2,000–$5,000 and dedicated research access. To learn more, visit the website. Deadline for applications is March 31.
Praxis Center is your year-round guide to the art world. We know it can feel daunting to build a career from scratch, so we have assembled resources and experts from around the field to help you navigate. 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.
Photo Credit: New York Public Library Picture Collection