New Artworks Grant

Applicants must be a/an:

• Independent Artist living in Maryland
• Non-profit organization 
• Unit of government
• College/university
• School
• County Arts Agency or Arts &Entertainment District

Planning Grant awards up to $5,000 to support independent artists or organizations creating public art proposals with communities.

Project Grant awards up to $20,000 to independent artists or organizations to support the fabrication and installation of new public artwork. The artwork must have been developed through a community process, and be fully designed including identification of the artist(s) creating the work.

MSAC utilizes a multi-disciplinary, statewide grant panel to electronically review and score applications. 

Before submitting a completed application, refer to the FY22 New Artworks Scoring Rubric for the complete scoring criteria panelists use to evaluate applications.

PAAM New Artworks Planning Grants may be used for:

• Administrative fees related to community activities and/or selection of the artist 
• Artist fees and/or honorariums for artwork design and proposal development  
• Consultant fee(s)
• Facility/equipment rentals for community  meetings
• Online application software fees

PAAM New Artworks Project Grants may be used:

• Paying artists, fabricators, and individuals to fabricate and install the public artwork
• Renting equipment and/or space needed for fabrication and/or installation
• Purchasing artwork materials and/or tools for fabrication and/or installation
• Transportation of the artwork to the site
• Administration/Project Management fee may not exceed 15% of the project budget

Independent Artists or Organizations apply via the secure online grants application software SmartSimple. Log in or create a free account at marylandarts.smartsimple.com.

• Applicants are required to complete and submit their applications by electronic means, including the use of an electronic signature.
• Technical support for SmartSimple is available during regular office hours.
• Lost, misdirected or late applications are the sole responsibility of the applicant.
• Applicants must meet all revision deadlines after submission, as specified in writing, or the application will be withdrawn.

August 20, 2021
November 20, 2021
February 18, 2022
May 13, 2022

• New Artworks Grants will be awarded throughout the fiscal year.
• Applications submitted after a quarterly deadline will be reviewed in the following quarter. 
• Applicants will receive notification of application status within six weeks of the quarterly deadline.
• If awarded, applicants will receive payment 6-8 upon receipt of the fully executed grant agreement. 

FY2021: Public Art Across Maryland New Artworks Grant Awards