15 YEARS, 15 ARTISTS & $15,000
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Application Deadline
Monday, February 2, 2026
Opportunity Type
Grant
Scope
Fort Worth
Fee to Apply
Free
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To celebrate our 15th anniversary, Art House Dallas is thrilled to announce a special 2026 project-based granting opportunity for Dallas-area artists. Since our founding, we’ve been dedicated to cultivating creativity, supporting artists, and strengthening the cultural fabric of our city. This milestone year offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen that commitment. We will award 15 project-based grants, ranging from $250 to $5,000, to artists across a variety of disciplines. These grants support new, original work that contributes to the artistic and spiritual vitality of Dallas. Whether you’re developing a visual art series, composing new music, crafting a literary project, or creating multidisciplinary work, we want to champion your creative vision. Applications open January 1, 2026. Application questions and the judging rubric can be downloaded below. Projects may be in early stages of development, and applicants are encouraged to respond thoughtfully to each question to the best of their ability. We understand that ideas evolve—fully formed answers may not yet exist. What matters most is a clear vision and intentional planning at this stage. This anniversary initiative reflects our core belief: the flourishing of artists leads to the flourishing of communities. We look forward to investing in the bold ideas, thoughtful stories, and transformative work of local creators. Join us as we celebrate 15 years of supporting the arts in Dallas—and the artists who make it home.
What is this grant opportunity? In celebration of our 15th anniversary, Art House Dallas is awarding 15 project-based grants to support the creation of new, original work by Dallas-area artists. Grants range from $250 to $5,000. Who is eligible to apply? This opportunity is open to: Artists living in the greater Dallas area Working in any artistic discipline Proposing a new, original project Committed to completing the project before October 2026 What types of projects will be considered? We are open to a wide variety of artistic forms, including but not limited to: Visual art Music Literary work Film & media art Theatre & performance Dance Multidisciplinary or cross-disciplinary work Projects may be individual or collaborative. Does my project need to be new? Yes. These grants are intended to support: new work newly-developed concepts or new stages of work that have not yet been completed Existing work that is already finished or fully funded is not eligible. What does “artistic and spiritual vitality” mean? We want to see exciting, original projects that align with Art House Dallas’ mission of “Creativity for the Common Good.” We want to see you at your most creative, because we believe that when the spark of inspiration leads to beautiful work, that act brings flourishing to everyone in our city. There is no set theme projects need to explore, but if you are looking for ideas to connect your project to this value, you might consider: meaning the human experience beauty suffering contemplation healing hope imagination transcendence belonging flourishing joy and delight Do I need to have a faith background to apply? No. Applicants are not required to have a Christian faith background. Art House Dallas is an education nonprofit whose work is shaped by the Christian gospel, and we welcome artists of all backgrounds whose projects resonate with our mission. Proposed projects should align with our commitment to cultivating truth, beauty, and goodness, and to fostering creativity that contributes to human flourishing. Rooted in the Christian tradition, our core values affirm the inherent dignity and worth of every person, the meaningfulness of all vocations, care for both people and the created world, the grateful enjoyment of life, and an honest engagement with its joys and sorrows. What is the grant funding range? Grants will range from $250 – $5,000. Applicants select the amount they are requesting. The amount offered may be different than the amount requested. How will applications be evaluated? Applications will be reviewed on: Artistic excellence Project clarity Impact on the Dallas community Contribution to artistic and spiritual vitality Prior involvement with Art House Dallas Budget alignment Project feasibility A full scoring rubric will be provided. Who will review applications? A panel of: artists arts leaders community partners Art House Dallas staff Final decisions will be made by Art House Dallas. Can I apply as part of a collaborative team? Yes. Please identify a primary applicant/contact for the project. Can organizations apply? No. This grant is reserved for individual artists and artist teams. Nonprofit organizations are not eligible as primary applicants. Can I apply for multiple grants? No. Each artist may submit one (1) application. What can grant funds be used for? Examples include: materials & supplies equipment rental rehearsal/studio time professional fees venue costs production expenses commissioning collaborators documentation Grant funds may not be used for: debt repayment tuition general operating expenses for businesses or organizations When will applications open? Applications open in January 2026. When will recipients be notified? All applicants will be contacted after panel review. Estimated announcement timing will be published when applications open. Is there a required public presentation? Yes—projects must be available for public engagement in some form. This can include: exhibition premiere performance installation reading community participation We hope to feature most of these projects at our 15 year anniversary celebration in October 2026, which for certain projects will fulfill the requirement of public presentation. What if I’ve never received a grant before? Wonderful. Emerging artists and first-time applicants are encouraged to apply.