Colorado Artist Grants
RedLine works in collaboration with independent funders, members of the philanthropic sector, local government, and more to administer ground-breaking grant projects for Colorado artists and creatives.
Open Colorado Art Grants:
The INSITE Fund awards grants of up to $10,000 to directly support independent artists and artist collectives working across all visual media in the Denver Metro and Front Range area.
Arts in Society provides grants ranging in size from $5,000-$35,000 to individuals and organizations seeking to implement projects that utilize the arts as an integral element in promoting social justice and community welfare.
The following artist grants are not currently open for application. Check back in throughout the year for when to apply!
The Greene Fellowship supports working artists in Colorado to develop their careers into financially self-sustaining pursuits.
The CRFW Fund seeks to provide resources to artists who experience financial barriers or other hardships while simultaneously standing out as unique, prolific and engaged members of the creative communities of Denver.
About Regranting and Colorado Artist Grants at RedLine
RedLine's Regranting Program demonstrates our commitment to socially engaged art by directly funding projects that address social issues, prioritizing funding for artists in underrepresented communities, and providing infrastructural support and capacity building for grantees.
2022 Arts in Society Grantee Helanius J. Wilkins
RedLine works in collaboration with independent funders, members of the philanthropic sector, local government, and other community stakeholders to support a diverse range of ground-breaking grant projects for Colorado artists and creatives.
Depending on the specific program, RedLine manages different facets of grant administration. This can include managing the application process, as well as reviewing paperwork, plans, budgets, and more.
The History of Regranting at RedLine
During the pandemic, RedLine shifted and adapted programming quickly in response to fast-changing, evolving community needs. A significant pivot was to bolster our regranting programs, which directed much needed financial resources to artists and organizations.
The new Makers for Masks Project paid artists (who had lost income due to venue closures) to sew masks for our most vulnerable populations, homeless shelters and RTD drivers and staff.
Most recently, the State of Colorado approved $7.5 million in relief funds to support arts, cultural and entertainment artists, crew members, and organizations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
In partnership with Colorado Creative Industries, RedLine administered Colorado Arts Relief for Individuals that provided one-time grant awards of flat amounts up to $2,500.
Fiscal Sponsorships
Learn about RedLine’s fiscally sponsored programs and how to apply for a fiscal sponsorship today!
Additional Grants & Financial Resources for Artists and Creatives
Photography:
W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund
Aaron Siskind Foundation
Performing Arts:
Doris Duke Foundation
Fine Arts:
Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant
The Gottlieb Foundation Individual Support Grant
AAM's The Lillian Orlowsky and William Freed Grant
Joan Mitchell Foundation
All Mediums and Fields:
Harpo Foundation
John Simon Guggenheim Fellowships
Creative Capital Foundation
The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation
Graham Foundation
Artist Grant
Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grant
Awesome Foundation Grant
Integrity: Arts & Culture Association Grants
Artists Grant
Lydon Emerging Artist Program
Sustainable Arts Foundation Program
Got questions about our Artist Grants?
Connnect with our Grant Manager Lares Feliciano with any questions today!