Supporting early career visual artists
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Grants of 5,000 usd for visual artists offered by liu shiming art foundation.
Applications open to early career visual artists worldwide
The Liu Shiming Art Foundation is now accepting applications for a new round of Liu Shiming Artist Grants designed to support the work of visual artists during the first decade of their careers. Up to five grants of 5,000 USD each will support the creation or completion of new projects.
“In keeping with the creative practice of Liu Shiming, this round of Artist Grants will focus on projects that explore the interplay between traditional cultural or historical influence and contemporary artistic practice,” explains Fran Kaufman, Curatorial Director of Liu Shiming Art Gallery. Kaufman will head up the international selection panel of distinguished professionals representing a cross-section of the art world to review top applications.
Application link here.
Applications must be submitted by August 31, 2024; there is no application fee. All successful applicants will be notified by December 2, 2024.
About the foundation
The Liu Shiming Art Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that seeks to preserve the works of acclaimed Chinese artist Liu Shiming; advance the global discourse surrounding the arts, history and culture; and support art students and emerging artists by encouraging the creation of art and multicultural study.
About the gallery
Liu Shiming Art Gallery, a commercial gallery located in mid-town Manhattan, is dedicated to presenting the work of sculptor Liu Shiming through solo exhibitions of thematic bodies of work as well as presenting his work in context with other artists working in the same and related traditions.
