Artist Opportunities

Below are upcoming grants, residencies, and exhibition opportunities from third-party sources. If you’re interested in exhibiting or performing at the Strand Center for the Arts, visit our Call for Art page >>

  • Bennett Prize

    The Bennett Prize is a stipend/grant-in-aid program that supports the fine art practice of a woman painter working in figurative realism. The prize, administered by The Pittsburgh Foundation, provides $25,000 annually over two consecutive years and a solo exhibition to the winning artist. A runner up will be awarded $10,000.

    October 4, 2024

  • Center for Craft Research Fund

    The Craft Research Fund provides grants up to $15,000 to support new and interdisciplinary research about craft in the United States.

    Deadline: October 4, 2024

  • Keshet Makers Space Experience

    This 10-day choreographic residency provides studio rehearsal space, daily peer-led movement classes, business workshops specific to performing arts entrepreneurs, and housing. Keshet does not cover travel or ground transportation, nor provide additional financial resources.

    Deadline: October 15, 2024

  • Musicians Foundation

    Application for one-time financial assistance is open to professional musicians across all genres. You must be a professional music performer, composer/arranger, or educator in a specific time of need caused by an unexpected hardship (e.g., medical or dental situation, natural disaster, or certain housing crises).

    Deadline: Rolling