Welcome to Balay Kreative’s artist resources page, a centralized list of local grants and opportunities for artists looking to fuel their creative journey, gain exposure, and access valuable resources to support their craft. Part of our mission at Balay Kreative is to empower artists of all disciplines by providing a curated hub of essential resources and direct pathways to grants and projects that can help take your craft to the next level from visual and performing arts, to music and cultural practices.


Grants and Arts Opportunities

Find your next opportunity with our ongoing database of grants for emerging creatives and artists like you! Click on the drop down menus for each grant’s due date, basic qualifications, and links to each site.

  • San Francisco Artist grant provides San Francisco based artists up to $30,000 over 18 months. Projects and activities must take place in San Francisco and provide a public benefit to the City of San Francisco and its communities.

    Application Deadline: November 16, 2023

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  • This grant provides $25,000 to 20 established painters, sculptors, and printmakers each year to recognize their artistic achievements and support their continued work.

    Application Deadline: Jan 17, 2024

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  • Download a PDF of the eligibility requirements and application details for the current Halstead Grant competition. The award recognizes one new silver jewelry designer each year for excellence in design and business planning.

    Application Deadline: August 1, 2024

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  • Discover the unique opportunity to engage with the diverse public art installations and captivating exhibitions showcased at SFAC Galleries, where culture and creativity come together to illuminate the essence of the city.

    Application Deadline: ***Must sign up for mailing list to receive info***

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  • "Fantasy" national juried exhibition that will be held at Arc Gallery in San Francisco from May 11th-June 8th, 2024. The theme of the exhibition is "Fantasy" and it is open to artists across the United States.

    Application Deadline: March 11, 2024

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For any questions, please email IGGY MORA: IGGY@kultivatelabs.org. you can also book a 15 minute VIRTUAL consultation with Iggy.