Grants for Emerging Sculptors in West Virginia (USA)
GrantID: 6986
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $7,500
Summary
This program offers a cash award of $7,500 (in some recent years the amount has been cited as $5,000) to support individuals working in the art of figurative or realist sculpture. It is open to U.S. citizens or residents across all states, and the funds are directed at individual practitioners—not nonprofits or businesses. Applicants must present a mature body of work (rather than student projects or works created solely in workshop or instructional settings).
The intent of the grant is to recognize and encourage sculptors who have demonstrated a serious commitment to their art and developed a significant portfolio of completed sculptures. The award is unrestricted, meaning the recipient may apply the funds toward studio expenses, materials, tools, or other aspects of their creative practice as they choose. It is designed for someone beyond emerging level who is refining and advancing their practice in figurative or realist sculpture.
Eligibility is limited to individuals (not organizations or commercial enterprises); small businesses and nonprofit groups are not the focus of this opportunity. Applicants cannot be full elected members of the sponsoring society, ensuring the field remains open to those not yet formally affiliated in that way. While there is no geographic restriction within the U.S., the scholarship is restricted to U.S. citizens or legal residents with a valid social security number. The emphasis is on individual artistic merit and portfolio strength rather than institutional affiliation or prior funding.
In summary: if you are a sculptor working in a figurative or realist mode, residing in the U.S., with a solid body of work and looking for flexible funding to support your creative practice, this grant could be a strong fit. Let me know if you’d like details on application deadlines, submission requirements, or tips for presenting your work.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in West Virginia that are actively involved in Arts, Culture, History & Humanities. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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