Emerging Artist Series Showcase
The Levitate Foundation is looking to award up to 10 emerging visual artists a $5,000 grant to either continue their education in the arts (either via secondary education or a residency or retreat program of their choosing), or to complete a "passion project" which could be any project in their field they otherwise would not be able undertake! Additionally we will feature these artists in a central gallery next year at Levitate Music Festival 2026 and create opportunities for these artists to display their work at partnered galleries across our region. These artists will be selected by our panel of judges, led by board member Thomas Deininger, and will have all expenses paid to display and represent their art at our event! To apply for yourself, or to nominate an emerging artist you know, simply share your work and what creating means to you on the below form by February 1st, 2026!
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We will be in touch periodically throughout the application period and will reach out to all Nominees and applicants regarding their status by November 1st!
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