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Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program is sponsored by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (CAH). This competitive grant program provides support for the development and public presentation of visual art exhibitions by District resident curators. It offers grant support and use of CAH's exhibition spaces, including their galleries and virtual platform.
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Art Exhibition Grant | dcarts The Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program (AEG) provides support for the development and public presentation of visual art exhibitions by District resident curators through grant support and use of CAH’s exhibition space and CAH's virtual platform.
Provide the opportunity for District of Columbia resident curators and non-profit organizations with curatorial capacity to develop innovative and educational art exhibitions. Provide the opportunity for District of Columbia resident curators to bring existing art exhibitions previously mounted and organized in other cities to DC. Provide unique exhibitions and related programs for District residents.
FY27 AEG Request for Applications The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests grant applications from qualified individuals and nonprofit organizations for exhibition proposals to take place in CAH’s gallery, located in the lobby of 200 I (Eye) Street, SE building and/or CAH’s virtual gallery.
Two (2) exhibition proposals will receive grants for curation and installation during Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) (see schedule below). This grant is competitive.
RFA Release: Monday | May 11, 2026 | 4 pm EST Submission Deadline: Monday | June 29, 2026 | 5 pm EST Award Notification: After October 1, 2026 Social Justice Themed Exhibition In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Dr. King’s philosophy of The Beloved Community, CAH seeks exhibitions that explicitly uplift current or historic social issues of regional, national, or global significance.
Topics may include but are not limited to: discrimination based on social identities such as gender, sexuality, race, class, or religion; ongoing conflicts related to citizenship and borderlands; and/or immigration, mass incarceration, the environment, healthcare, issues around housing and unhoused populations, etc. Jan 14, 2027 – March 5, 2027 Installation: January 5 – 14, 2027 Deinstallation: March 8 – 12, 2027 CAH seeks exhibitions that showcase local and national artists and reflects the cultural vibrancy, relevant themes and issues, and current artmaking practices of the District and the larger arts landscape.
Installation: March 22 – April 1, 2027 Deinstallation: May 24 – 28, 2027 Incomplete or late applications or applications that do not follow the instructions and guidelines may be deemed ineligible for review and funding. Prospective applicants should read through this Request for Applications (RFA) in its entirety before applying.
Staff Contact: Michelle May-Curry, Curator | [email protected] | 202-215-9486 Source of Funds: The source of funds for the grant(s) is the portion of the Agency’s annual grants budget allocated for grant programs established by CAH in accordance with D. C. Official Code § 39-205(c-1)(2)(A)(iii).
CAH may make multiple awards under this RFA. CAH’s Authority to Make Grants: CAH has grantmaking authority under the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1975, as amended (D. C.
Law 1-22; D. C. Official Code § 39-204).
View the FY27 AEG documents by downloading the files linked below. You can also navigate the RFA in its entirety on our website using the Table of Contents below. Register for Workshops on Eventbrite .
FY27 AEG Request for Applications [PDF] Addendum A - Gallery Specs and Dimensions [PDF] Addendum A - Gallery Wall Images [PDF] Statement of Certification Timeline Template: Open Theme Exhibition Timeline Template: Social Justice Exhibition Additional Resources for Grant Applicants Allowable Costs and Funding Restrictions Gallery and Artwork Specifications Pre and Post Award Application Process Submitting Your Application Application Review Criteria and Jury Evaluation Process Conditions of Funding Cancellations Addendum A: Gallery Walls, Elevations and Dimensions Addendum B: Available Equipment for AEG Program 50 Years of HOPE and HA-HAs Resilience and Uncertainty Top Banner: Exhibition Lay of the Land, curated by Jarvis Grant, 2019.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be experienced curators residing in the District of Columbia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program is funded by DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities (CAH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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