We’re awarding 7 artists with $3,000 in mini-grants to support the creation of new, original works of art. These grants provide direct funding to help artists cover materials, studio time, or project development — while building toward a special showcase in 2026.

Applications open September 8, 2025

About the Program

The ComfiArt Fund: Mini Grants are designed to give artists the resources and visibility they need to grow. Selected artists will create original works around the theme:

✨ “Art is Priceless” ✨

These new works will be presented in a 2026 ComfiArt Showcase, celebrating the voices and stories of artists shaping culture today.

Grant Tiers

We’re distributing a total of $3,000 across artists:

• 1 grant of $1,000
  
• 2 grants of $500
  
• 4 grants of $250
  

Program Guidelines

• Theme: Art must respond to “How is art priceless to you?”
  
• Mediums Accepted: Painting, mixed media, drawing, digital art, photography, and sculpture.
  
• Size Requirements: 2D works: Minimum 16x20 inches, Maximum 36x48 inches, 3D works: Maximum 36 inches in any direction, under 40 lbs, Digital works: Must be print-ready within these size ranges
  
• Eligibility: Open to artists 18+ based in the U.S.
  
• Deliverables if Selected: One new original artwork created for this program, Artist statement (max 500 words), Participation in the 2026 showcase (in-person or virtual)
  

Timeline

• Applications Open: September 8, 2025
  
• Deadline: October 30, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)
  
• Award Announcements: Late November 2025
  
• Artwork Delivery Deadline: Dec 12, 2025
  
• Showcase Launch: Q1 2026

ComfiArt Fund: Mini Grants – Grant Agreement & Program Terms here to download as a PDF.