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The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) is sponsored by Artlink. TAFF is a prestigious grant that honors emerging artists in Arizona with special recognition of their talent, guidance from established artists, and knowledge about professional practices to help them gain a wider audience.
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TAFF: The Artist Forward Fund - Artlink TAFF: The Artist Forward Fund The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) was launched by Artlink in 2017 in collaboration with the Artlink Artist Council (AAC). The AAC is composed of professional artists who represent Arizona’s diverse cultural identity and contribute significant time/energy to Artlink and/or partner initiatives that strive to elevate the profile of Arizona’s creative community.
TAFF grant recipients are selected by the AAC members following an open call to Arizona artists. The artists who are the recipients of this award demonstrate the potential for their art practice to grow through risk-taking and pushing their work in dynamic ways. This award is meant to support those artists who are at a critical juncture in their career when this kind of support could have the greatest impact.
TAFF is a prestigious grant that honors emerging artists in Arizona with special recognition of their talent, select guidance from established artists in their field and greater knowledge about professional practices that will help them gain a wider audience and greater accolades for their work in the future.
About The Artist Forward Fund and the Artlink Artist Council Formed in February of 2017, the AAC has identified key areas where the Council members can provide support to emerging artists in the following areas: mentoring, exhibition planning, sharing connections/networking support, portfolio review and practical advice on how to move a career Forward as a practicing artist.
The Artlink Artist Council (AAC) is composed of professional artists who represent the diverse cultural identity of our state and contribute significant time/energy to Artlink and/or partner initiatives that strive to elevate the profile of Arizona’s creative community.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to Arizona artists, particularly emerging artists at a critical juncture in their career who demonstrate potential for growth through risk-taking. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The Artist Forward Fund (TAFF) is funded by Artlink. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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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.