Applications for the first round of FY 2026/27 Artist Grants are Coming soon

Norman Arts Council operates its artist grant program to serve Norman-based artists and further our creative community. While the longstanding Norman Arts Grant Program has supported dozens of arts organizations around town, this initiative further NAC’s commitment to directly benefit local artists in a variety of ways.

The program offers up to four $1,500 grants across three different categories.

The categories include Community Project, Creative Project, and Education/Travel.

• Community Project grants enable artists to initiate community-based projects that foster artistic creation. Evaluation is based on the project's quality, community impact, and overall concept.

• Creative Project grants support the creation of new work or a body of work. Evaluation is based on the quality of creative opportunity, career-building potential, and overall concept.

• Education and travel grants support participation in conferences, residencies, or workshops that provide education and further one’s artistic practice. Evaluation is based on the quality of educational opportunity, career-building potential, and overall concept.

Artists can apply for all three grant opportunities in each cycle, but a maximum of one grant will be awarded to any artist in a given grant cycle.

Only artists who have resided in Norman for the past 12 months are eligible to apply for the Norman Arts Council Artist Grants. Applicants must be at least 18 years old to be considered.

Questions may be directed to Programs & Development Manager Cher Duncan.