Your work matters. Your story matters too.
A $1,800 grant for artists, makers and creative stories.
ArtFund Me supports artists and creatives through quarterly grants designed to help people keep making, experimenting and sharing their work.
We welcome all mediums, all levels of experience and all creative backgrounds.
We want to see your work. We also want to hear the story behind it.
Skill and judgement-based. Not selected at random. Your application will be tagged to the current cycle automatically.
Applications open in
Deadline: Thursday 20 August 2026, 11:59pm UK time
Live activity
A living space for creative stories.
Applications open on Monday 29 June 2026.
Application energy
Opening soon
Applications open soon.
Story prompt
What made you keep going?
Every light represents a story shared with ArtFund Me.
Current cycle signals
Recently shared with ArtFund Me.
Shown only from applicants who give permission for public preview. This creates momentum without showing exact applicant totals or implying limited places.
Community feature
Weekly Artist Spotlight
Three artists from the ArtFund Me community, refreshed weekly.
Featured artists are selected from applicants who gave public spotlight permission. Spotlight selection is separate from judging and does not affect the award outcome.
Award details
Summer 2026 Award
Each quarter, ArtFund Me awards one $1,800 grant to an artist, maker or creative storyteller.
18 artists will also receive Honorable Mentions and may be featured through the ArtFund Me website, email or social channels.
One selected artist receives funds to support their work, practice or next step.
Additional artists are recognised each cycle and may be featured editorially.
Selected artists may be announced through ArtFund Me channels.
One grant. Eighteen honorable mentions. Every application reviewed with care.
- $1,800 unrestricted grant
- Feature on the ArtFund Me website
- Social and email announcement
- Optional interview/profile
How it works
A calm, clear review process.
Submit your work
Upload or link to examples of your creative practice.
Tell us your story
Share the personal history, journey or experience behind the work.
Panel review
Applications are reviewed using published criteria.
Winner announced
One artist receives $1,800. 18 artists receive Honorable Mentions.
Who can apply
All mediums. All backgrounds. All stages.
ArtFund Me is open to artists, makers and creative people aged 18+ anywhere in the world.
You can apply as an emerging, self-taught, independent, mid-career or established artist.
No perfect CV required. No formal training required. No gallery representation required.
Judging criteria
How applications are reviewed
ArtFund Me is a skill and judgement-based creative award. Applications are reviewed by a panel using published criteria. Winners are not selected at random.
Dates and deadlines
Current cycle timeline.
| Cycle | Deadline | Winner announced |
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Application guidance
What you'll need to apply
Application fee: $35 USD
The application fee is non-refundable and helps support the grant award, application review, administration, selected artist promotion, platform costs and the continued running of ArtFund Me.
Applications open 29 June- Your name
- Email address
- Country / city
- Artist or creative name
- Website, Instagram or portfolio link
- Your main creative medium
- Examples of your work
- A short description of your creative practice
- The personal story behind your work
- How the $1,800 grant would support you right now
Honorable Mentions
18 additional artists recognised each cycle.
Honorable Mentions may be featured through the ArtFund Me website, email or social channels. Selection is based on the same published criteria and does not guarantee exposure or future opportunities.
FAQ
Clear answers before you apply.
Is this open to all mediums?
Yes. ArtFund Me welcomes all creative mediums including visual art, photography, performance, film, writing, textiles, sound, design, mixed media and experimental practice.
Do I need to be a professional artist?
No. You can be emerging, self-taught, independent, returning to your practice, mid-career or established.
Is the winner chosen randomly?
No. ArtFund Me is a skill and judgement-based creative award. Applications are reviewed against published criteria.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is $35 USD.
Is the application fee refundable?
No. Application fees are non-refundable.
What does the fee support?
The fee supports the grant award, review process, administration, selected artist promotion, platform costs and the running of ArtFund Me.
Why is the fee in USD if ArtFund Me is UK-based?
ArtFund Me is based in the UK but open to artists worldwide. We use USD because it is widely understood by international applicants.
Can international artists apply?
Yes. Artists and creatives aged 18+ can apply from anywhere in the world.
What are Honorable Mentions?
Each cycle, 18 artists receive Honorable Mentions and may be featured through the ArtFund Me website, email or social channels.
Can I submit more than one application?
Yes, but each application must be submitted separately and requires its own application fee. Each application is reviewed individually.
Do I keep copyright?
Yes. Applicants retain copyright of their work. Selected artists grant ArtFund Me permission to share submitted images, names, statements and links for promotional and editorial purposes.
How are weekly spotlight artists chosen?
Weekly spotlight artists are selected from applicants who gave public spotlight permission. The spotlight is refreshed weekly, is separate from judging and does not affect the award outcome.
Terms / legal clarity
Important information
ArtFund Me is an independent creative award platform. It is not a charity, public funding body or government grant.
ArtFund Me is operated as a skill and judgement-based creative award. Applications are assessed by a review panel against published criteria. The outcome is not determined by chance.
Application fees are non-refundable.
Applicants retain all rights to their work. By applying, selected artists grant ArtFund Me permission to share submitted images, name, artist statement and links for promotional, editorial and winner-announcement purposes.
ArtFund Me may update dates, judging panels, promotional formats or application requirements where necessary, but the advertised grant amount for each active cycle will be honoured.