Investing in the artists who shape our region
From mid-career visionaries to emerging voices, our regional artist grants provide the support and recognition local creators deserve.
The SLO County Arts Council administers the California Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowship and our own Blank Canvas Arts Grant, designed to celebrate innovation, risk-taking and community involvement. These programs invest directly in artists through unrestricted and programmatic grants to invest and share their practices for years to come.
Grants and Resources
Use the following resources to better understand and access funding opportunities for SLO County artists:
Blank Canvas Arts Grant — Learn More and Apply
Individual Artist Fellowship — Learn about the 2023-2024 Fellows
Subscribe to the SLO County Arts Newsletter to stay up to date on Individual Artist Fellowship applications in Spring 2026!
Join the Central Coast Artist Directory to receive regional calls for art.
Get inspired with the Central Coast Creative Corps grant project archive.
Learn about state-level grant opportunities.
“[Receiving the grant] was a way for me to recognize myself through being recognized by others. There’s something here I’m trying to do for myself, for the community and that was really validating.”
— 2023-2024 Individual Artist Fellow Sky Fusco