Blank Canvas Arts Grant Application

Blank Canvas Arts Grant Application

Project Funds for San Luis Obispo County Artists
About

The Blank Canvas Arts Grant supports experimental, contemporary projects by emerging and mid-career artists based in San Luis Obispo County. Funded projects should represent a playful exploration of artistic expression that strays from traditional art-making conventions and gallery installation. Proposals should be conceptually oriented to provoke audience response and questions by providing thoughts, images, sounds, and physical arrangements in unexpected places. Applicants are encouraged to submit work in mediums including but not limited to visual arts, performance, literary arts, music and sound, dance, and cross-disciplinary collaborations.

Key Dates

Application Deadline: March 15, 2026

Grantee Notification: April 20, 2026

Review the grant guidelines here
Applicant Information
Name*

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Project Information
Project Title*
List all art forms/disciplines involved:*
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Project Proposal (500-750 words)

What do you propose to create or explore? How does this differ from your usual practice? What risks or unknowns excite you in this project?
Type your Project Proposal here:*

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Experimental Approach
Describe the nontraditional or cross-disciplinary elements of your project:*
Timeline and Budget
List the key milestones of your project between May 2026 and January 2027:*
Ex: Site Prep, Materials Acquisition, etc.
Estimated cost categories and totals (materials, collaborators, equipment, etc.):*
Artist Statement or Bio (500 words maximum)

A short statement about your work and practice.
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Work Samples

Upload up to 5 images, videos, or writing samples. Use the link upload boxes if you have links to your work rather than images, video files, or PDFs. You must submit a work sample using one of the upload methods below to be considered.
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Questions?

For more information about this grant program please email SLO County Arts Executive Director Jordan Chesnut: jordan.chesnut@slocountyarts.org
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Blank Canvas Arts Grant Application

Applicant Information

Project Information

Project Proposal (500-750 words)

Experimental Approach

Timeline and Budget

Artist Statement or Bio (500 words maximum)

Work Samples