2027 Open Call for Grants

About this call

Brooklyn Arts Council's annual open call supports Brooklyn-based individual artists, collectives, and nonprofit organizations across all disciplines with project grants for 2027. Programs include the Brooklyn Arts Fund and Local Arts Support (each awarding USD 5,000 or USD 7,500), the Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund for women-identifying Brooklyn artists (USD 3,500), and a Creative Equations Fund for arts supporting social justice. All projects must take place in Brooklyn.

Who can apply

• Regional applicants
• Medium: Painting / Sculpture / Photography / Drawing / Video / Performance / Mixed Media
• Free entry
• Applicants must be Brooklyn-based individual artists, collectives, or nonprofit organizations. Projects must take place in Brooklyn in calendar year 2027 and be publicly accessible. The Charlene Victor and Ella J. Weiss Cultural Entrepreneur Fund is restricted to women-identifying Brooklyn-based artists and arts administrators for professional development. Apply via Submittable by Sunday, October 11 at 11:59pm.