Award
The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation announces project grants for Maine artists working in all genres. The Ellis-Beauregard Foundation offers five $10,000.00 grants for projects completed within the grant year 2026. We are interested in supporting bold, compelling, risk-taking work in and outside of the standard exhibition venue. Successful projects value unconventional approaches to art making, critical dialogue, collaboration, and new models of community interface. Applications may address a distinct chapter, aspect, or component of a larger project.
Interventions, site-specific installations, publications, curatorial projects, and web or media-based work are all welcome. Community engagement and collaboration in and outside the arts is encouraged
Eligibility
This award is open to Maine artists age 18 or older who are not currently enrolled as students. Artist teams are welcome to apply. To be eligible for the Project Grant Award, applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States (i.e., green card holders). We are unable to consider applications from individuals on temporary visa statuses, including but not limited to work visas (H-1B, O-1), student visas (F-1), exchange visitor visas (J-1), or artist visas. We recognize that immigration status can be a complex topic, and we appreciate your understanding of this requirement.
Submission Requirements
Applicants will need to submit a narrative proposing their project, how they will bring it to the public, and approximate assignation of funds. Additionally, we require ten work samples and a resume. Applications will open on September 1 and close on October 1, 2026.
2025 Awardees
