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2026 Sharon Prize Grants for Women & Non-Binary Artists is a grant from the Sharon Prize that funds artists across all creative disciplines living and working in Colorado. Now in its fifth year, the program awards $5,000 to individual artists plus $1,000 in PR consulting, with new collaborative project grants of up to $10,000 available in 2026.
The program is open to visual arts, music, film, dance, and literature, with a preference for work exploring themes of social justice, the environment, public lands, immigration, mental health, or other social topics. The 2026 deadline was March 27, 2026. Eligible applicants are women and non-binary artists residing and working in Colorado.
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com Press Release Distribution Become a Publishing Partner Press Release Distribution Become a Publishing Partner Press Release Distribution Become a Publishing Partner Press Releases > Society > Gay & Lesbian > Sharon Prize > Now Open: 2026 Sharon Prize Grants for Women & Non-Binary Artists Across Colorado The Sharon Prize is now accepting 2026 applications from Colorado women and non-binary artists.
The fifth-year grant offers $5,000, plus $1,000 in PR consulting, and new for 2026, collaborative projects across disciplines may receive up to $10,000. Open to visual arts, music, film, dance, and literature, projects exploring social justice, the environment, public lands, immigration, mental health, or other themes where art sparks conversation and inspires positive change are encouraged. Evergreen, CO, February 19, 2026 --( PR.
com )-- When Colorado visual artist and educator Sharon Riordan McAvoy spoke about art, she spoke about connection — the way creativity could build bridges, shape identity, and bring people together. In 2020, her daughter, Denise Horton, alongside co-founder Kathleen Economos, transformed that philosophy into action by establishing The Sharon Prize.
Now entering its fifth year, The Sharon Prize has opened applications for its 2026 grant cycle, inviting women and non-binary artists across Colorado to propose ambitious new work rooted in community, collaboration, and creative exchange. The annual award provides a $5,000 unrestricted cash grant, along with $1,000 in marketing and social PR consulting designed to help amplify the recipient’s visibility and impact.
New in 2026, collaborative projects across mediums are encouraged and may receive up to $10,000 in total support, reflecting the Prize’s continued commitment to cross-disciplinary dialogue and innovation. Unlike many traditional grants, The Sharon Prize places equal value on artistic excellence and human connection.
Applicants may work in visual art, music, dance, film, literature, or multidisciplinary practices, but the unifying thread is a dedication to creative work that reflects the spirit of togetherness. “The Sharon Prize honors my mom’s belief that art can bring people together and inspire positive change,” said Horton.
“We’re especially excited to support artists whose projects explore themes like social justice, the environment and public lands, immigration, inequality, homelessness, mental health, or other areas where art can offer perspective, spark conversation, and nurture positive change.
Our goal is to help artists create work that engages communities, provokes thought, and carries forward the spirit of connection my mom always championed. ” In addition to financial and professional support, the 2026 recipient will engage directly with the community through a visit to a local school or organization, offering insight into sustaining a creative practice and embracing collaboration.
That exchange reflects a core value of the Prize: mentorship as a living, ongoing act. Since its founding, The Sharon Prize has grown into a respected platform for elevating Colorado women and non-binary artists, reinforcing the idea that regional arts ecosystems thrive when artists are both supported and celebrated. Applications for the 2026 Sharon Prize will close on March 27, 2026.
Artists are invited to submit a proposal for a new project along with up to five work samples. Full guidelines and application details are available here . https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women and non-binary artists across all disciplines living and working in Colorado. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 individual; up to $10,000 collaborative. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 27, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
2026 Sharon Prize Grants for Women & Non-Binary Artists is funded by Sharon Prize. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Project proposal and Up to five work samples. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.