Appalachian Visionary Artist Fund

AppalachianVisionary
Artist Fund

supports
Appalachia’s
vibrant
+ creative landscape.

Appalachian Visionary Artist Fund
At-a-Glance

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What is the purpose of this grant? This grant exists to engage future Appalachian visions and innovations

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What kind of projects?independent, non-traditional, collaborative, public-facing innovative + experimental projects that contribute to the rich dialogue within contemporary visual art scenes

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Who is this grant for?
For Central Appalachian visual artists and artist collectives

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In quick numbers?
Every year, we award twelve [12] $5,000 grants — starting in 2026
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Dreaming of Appalachian Futures

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Imagining Appalachian Futures

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Dreaming of Appalachian Futures 〰️ Imagining Appalachian Futures 〰️

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