Liu Shiming Artist Grants
The Liu Shiming Artist Grants support the creation or completion of new projects that explore the interplay between traditional cultural or historical influences and contemporary artistic practice.
🖌️ About Liu Shiming Artist Grants
The Liu Shiming Artist Grants are designed to support the work of visual artists during the first decade of their careers. Each year, up to five artists will be selected to receive a $5,000 grant.
Key Details:
- Date Published: June 14, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
- Category: Grants
Visual artists who have been working for at least two years (but not more than 10 years) are invited to apply for a grant in support of a current or new project. Final awardees will be chosen by a distinguished panel consisting of:
- The Foundation’s Curatorial Director
- An established artist
- Accomplished representatives from a cross-section of the art world
💰 Benefits of Liu Shiming Artist Grants
Successful applicants will be notified via email by December 2, 2025. The grant will be disbursed as follows:
- $3,000 by January 15, 2026
- The remaining $2,000 upon completion of the proposed project
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Liu Shiming Artist Grants, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Artists from any country may apply, but the application and supporting materials must be submitted in English.
- Applicants must have either:
- Received a degree in studio arts between 2015 and 2023, or
- Had their debut show at a gallery or juried art exhibition between 2015 and 2023.
📅 Application Process and Deadline
- Application Deadline: August 31, 2025
- Apply via the official application form.
🌐 Additional Information
For more details, visit the Liu Shiming Artist Grants official page.
🏢 Sponsor Organization
The Liu Shiming Artist Grants are sponsored by the Liu Shiming Art Foundation.
This opportunity is an excellent chance for emerging visual artists to gain financial support and recognition for their creative projects. Don't miss the deadline—apply now!
- Grants will be disbursed in two payments, with $3,000 by January 15, 2026 and
- the remaining $2,000 upon completion of the proposed project.
