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Deadline confirmed as June 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM; application cycle opens April 1, 2026.
"Art is the Solution" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Art is the Solution is sponsored by City of Santa Fe Arts Commission. This annual grant program awards funds to Santa Fe-based artists and art collectives for art and culture projects that explore how art can address personal, societal, or environmental challenges.
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gov Community Gallery Manager Arts Services Coordinator View the 2025-26 Art Is The Solution Recipients ART IS THE SOLUTION is an annual grant program of the Santa Fe Arts Commission.
The program typically awards six $10,000 grants to Santa Fe-based artists and art collectives for art and culture projects that focus on arts and culture, culminating in a public engagement or exhibition for the benefit of both local residents and visitors. This grant encourages artists to explore and showcase how art can be a solution to a wide range of challenges or questions, whether personal, societal, environmental, or otherwise.
The next cycle will open for applications on April 1, 2026 and close June 1, 2026. Grants will be awarded by July 2026 for completion by June 2027. Applications are juried by the Arts Commission, a volunteer advisory committee, and funded by Lodgers’ Tax through the city’s Arts & Culture Department.
We welcome applications from artists of all backgrounds and disciplines, including visual art, film/video, literature, architecture, music composition, performing arts, culinary arts, design, new media, and interdisciplinary arts.
Project examples might include artworks, murals, public art installations, workshops, public gatherings, performances, exhibits, publication projects such as zines, books, or anthologies, multimedia work, collaborative/interdisciplinary partnerships, screenings, readings, and many other possible forms. Potential applicants should carefully read the requirements to ensure they are able to meet them, if funded.
Eligibility Requirements: Residency: Artists must be residents of Santa Fe County. Project Location: Projects must take place within Santa Fe City or County. Project Timeline: All projects must be completed, with a public presentation scheduled, by June 30 of the year awarded.
Public Engagement: Projects must include a component that engages the public, ensuring accessibility and community involvement. Reapplication Rule: Previous recipients of “Art is the Solution” funding must wait two years before applying again.
City of Santa Fe-operated programs Current Arts and Culture Department-funded projects City of Santa Fe employees Incorporated organizations (including but not limited to 501(c)3s) and LLCs Applicants who have received Art is the Solution funding in either of the previous two cycles Project Description and Artistic Concept (40 points): How well does the project respond to the "Art is the Solution" prompt?
Is the concept original and creatively compelling? Artistic Quality (40 points): Demonstrated proficiency and skill in the chosen medium. Community Engagement (20 points): Evidence of a plan for accessible, strong public engagement that takes into account the diverse community of Santa Fe.
Applications must be submitted online via JotForm by the deadline of June 1 at midnight. No extensions or exceptions may be granted. The link to apply is here.
The application will request: A detailed project description A description of the artist's background and proficiency in their medium, along with a work sample A community engagement plan An evaluation plan to determine project success Applications will be reviewed by members of the Arts Commission, with awards announced at the July Arts Commission Meeting.
Selected artists will enter into a contractual agreement with the Arts and Culture Department. Please contact Arts & Culture Department staff at artsandculture@santafenm. gov .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual artists who are Santa Fe County residents; projects must occur within Santa Fe City or County and include a public engagement component. Excludes incorporated organizations, 501(c)3s, and LLCs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Art is the Solution is funded by City of Santa Fe Arts Commission. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Mexico. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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