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The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant is sponsored by Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Awarded annually to under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need. The mission is to promote public awareness of and commitment to American art, and to encourage interest in painters who lack adequate recognition.
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The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Foundation Grant | PAAM The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant The application for the 2026 grant cycle has closed. Please join the mailing list below to be alerted of the opening of the 2027 grant. All applicants have received an email announcement regarding the 2026 recipients.
Next year’s grant application will go live by January 1 and the deadline will be April 1, 2027. The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant is awarded annually to under-recognized American painters over the age of 45 who demonstrate financial need. The mission of this grant is to promote public awareness of and a commitment to American art, and to encourage interest in painters who lack adequate recognition.
Recipients are selected by a diverse group of jurors—artists, curators, professors, writers—based on the strength of the materials submitted in this application as well as the perceived adherence to the spirit of the grant: to assist under recognized artists. Awards include a cash grant, ranging from $5,000 to $36,000 and an exhibition at PAAM.
The late Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed studied with Hans Hofmann in both New York and Provincetown. They were very active at PAAM as artist members and instructors in the summer school, and they served on a variety of committees throughout their 50 years on Cape Cod. Orlowsky, in particular, was sensitive to the challenges artists face, especially those working against the mainstream or outside of popular schools of art.
Her desire to provide financial support to mature artists through this generous endowment gift speaks to her passionate commitment to art for art’s sake and art created regardless of the demands and whims of the marketplace. 10 images, artist statement, resume, essay, financial information. You are 45-years old or older.
You are a painter. For the purposes of this grant, painting is considered the application of various media (oil, acrylic, gouache, ink, tempera, watercolor, egg tempera, casein, enamel) on paper, canvas, fabric, or wood. This includes fresco.
This excludes mixed media, encaustic, collage, dry pastels, chalk, digital paintings, prints, and work in graphite or drawings. The use of multiple paint mediums is allowed (ie mixing acrylics with oil paints). Do not submit images in ANY of these excluded mediums as they will not be reviewed.
Only paintings will be considered. You are American. You must be either a citizen of the United States or have permanent residency in the United States, though you can be presently living abroad.
A need for financial support must be clear and demonstrated. Applicants are encouraged to submit recent works of art as opposed to artworks spanning their entire career. For more information contact:
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: American painters 45 years or older who demonstrate financial need. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $36,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant are due April 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant is funded by Provincetown Art Association and Museum. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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