Where to Find Grants, Residencies, and Calls on Artist Trust

Artist Trust's Opportunities section is the main entry point for finding calls, grants, residencies, jobs, and other opportunities for artists. According to the site, all opportunities listed there are eligible to Washington State artists, and you can browse them for artists of all disciplines. If you are looking specifically for funding, the Grants section is the dedicated hub for Artist Trust's own grant programs and application support.

Start With the Opportunities Section

The Opportunities page is described as a place to "browse calls, grants, residencies, jobs, and other opportunities for artists of all disciplines." Use it when you want a single list that mixes opportunity types rather than only Artist Trust's own grants.

Key conditions to keep in mind:

• Eligibility: The site states that all opportunities listed below are eligible to Washington State artists. If you are outside Washington, treat this list as not aimed at you unless a specific listing says otherwise.
• Disciplines: Listings cover artists of all disciplines, so you do not need to filter by a single art form to use the page.
• Types included: Calls, grants, residencies, jobs, and other opportunities.

Use the Grants Section for Artist Trust's Own Funding

The Grants section covers Artist Trust's own funding programs. The site says Artist Trust has awarded more than $15 million in funding to artists in Washington State through merit and need based grants.

It also describes application support, which is useful if you are preparing a submission:

• One-on-one consultations
• How to apply webinars
• Study halls
• Reference guides

If your goal is to apply for an Artist Trust grant rather than browse external opportunities, start here and then use the support programs before submitting.

Watch the Call for Art Listings for Deadlines

Specific calls appear as their own listings with deadlines. The homepage shows an example: the Artist Trust Benefit Art Auction Call for Art with a deadline of October 16.

This matters because:

• A call listing is time-bound, while the Opportunities and Grants sections are broader hubs.
• If you only check the general sections, you may miss a deadline that is only stated on the individual call page.
• Always confirm the deadline on the specific listing before planning your application.

Check Resources for Practical Support

The Resources section covers articles, how-tos, toolkits, webinars, and other information on funding, healthcare, housing, and legal issues, among other vital needs. It also includes time-sensitive items such as Wildfire Recovery Resources, described as emergency funds for artists, food and shelter services, recovery resources, and how to help.

Use Resources when your question is not "what can I apply for" but "what do I need to manage my practice" — for example, funding guidance, healthcare information, housing, or legal issues.

A Practical Way to Navigate the Site

Before You Apply

Confirm two things on the specific listing page: that the opportunity is open to Washington State artists, and what the deadline is. The site's general statement covers eligibility for listed opportunities, but individual calls can add their own requirements, so read the listing itself rather than relying on the section description alone.