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The Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts is a grant program from South Arts that funds professional visual artists living in the Southeast United States. One artist receives the Southern Prize of $25,000, while State Fellowship recipients in each of the nine participating states receive $5,000 each.
The program supports artists working across all visual arts disciplines by providing unrestricted awards to advance their careers and creative practice. Eligible applicants must be professional visual artists residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Professional visual artists residing in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, or Tennessee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was March 18, 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.
Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts is funded by South Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in 9 states, including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, and Louisiana. Check the official notice for the full list.
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