Grant programs
The Artist in context grant
Embedded within U.S.-based institutions, this dynamic, year-long residency is designed to elevate artists whose work explores the beauty, mystery, and depth of the Christian story.
These selected artists will spend the year collaborating deeply with their host institutions, creating a contextually rooted artistic project that reflects shared values and Christian imagination.
Grant details
Our grantmaking initiative supports expressions of the Christian story and faith through art and art experiences across all disciplines.
Applicants may submit proposals with requests ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 that may be used over one year.
Who is eligible?
Organizations or institutions interested in hosting an Artist in Context in their local community including:
- Arts-affiliated Organizations
- Churches
- Faith-based Nonprofit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Projects must take place
in the United States.
See Current Artist in Context Grantees
Grant calendar
2026 Spring Grant Cycle
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How do I apply?
1 Read the Request for Proposals
2 Begin the Application Process
Part one:
Letter of Inquiry
Part two:
Full Grant Proposal
FAQ
What do we mean by Christianity & the Arts?
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In the area of Christianity and the arts, what do we mean by these terms? What makes a work of art effective to realize this mission and achieve this aim?
- We define a work of art as a creative expression that uses an imaginative or aesthetic appeal to reflect, magnify, and illuminate an idea related to the Christian faith.
- A work of art can use traditional platforms such as painting; sculpture; poetry and prose; musical expressions of composition, instrumentation and lyric/vocal singing; dance; and can use newer forms of content expression such as interactive and digital media, film, animation and videogames; and experience-design through gatherings and community experiences such as installations, performances, concerts, and more.
- All works of art granted and supported by the Creative Arts Collective will be, by definition, “Faith Declaring.” This means that if we are granting the work, we have used a process (throughout the steps of awarding grants) that determines that the work aligns with the objectives to our mission.
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