Monthly Microgrants
From September 2025 to July 2026, The Color Network is pleased to offer two (2) grants of $100 USD per month for artists of color working in ceramics. These grants are intended to support artists of color working in ceramics to use at their discretion and are selected by lottery. Try your luck! Application requirements include a short proposal.
Applications open the on the first of each month and close at 11:59PM ET the last Sunday of each month. For example, the application form for September Microgrants will be open from Sept. 1 to 11:59pm on Sun. Sept. 28. Late applications will not be considered.
NOTE: Artists who have received a Microgrant within the last 2 years are ineligible to apply.
Studio Stipend Grants
We are continuing to offer Studio Stipend Grants of $500 USD each for artists of color working in ceramics! Applications are evaluated by the co-organizers of The Color Network. Application requirements include a short proposal and a five-image portfolio with an image list. View the rubric used to evaluate applications here.
Term 1 Studio Stipends: Materials Grant (Deadline: 11:59pm ET on Sun. Oct. 26, 2025)
Term 1 Studio Stipends will provide support for artists to purchase materials to continue their work in ceramics. Term 1 applications will be accepted from Oct. 1 to 11:59pm on Sun. Oct. 26. A maximum of 40 applications will be accepted on a first to apply basis, and 4 recipients will be selected.
Term 2 Studio Stipends: Continued Knowledge-seeking (Deadline: 11:59pm ET on Sun. Jan. 25, 2026)
Term 2 Studio Stipends will provide support for artists to pursue continued knowledge-development. This can include, but is not limited to, conferences, workshops, and residencies. Term 2 applications will be accepted from Jan. 1, 2026 to 11:59pmEST on Sunday Jan. 25, 2026. A maximum of 40 applications will be accepted on a first to apply basis, and 4 recipients will be selected.
Term 3 Studio Stipends: New in Clay (Deadline: 11:59pm ET on Sun. May 24, 2026)
Term 3 Studio Stipends will provide support for artists of color who have less than 5 years of experience in ceramics. Term 3 applications will be accepted from May 1, 2026 to 11:59pmEST on Sunday May 24, 2026. A maximum of 40 applications will be accepted on a first to apply basis, and 4 recipients will be selected.
NOTE: Applicants awarded a Studio Stipend Grant within the last two years are ineligible to apply. Once an applicant has received a Studio Stipend Grant, they are ineligible to apply for more Studio Stipend Grants in that calendar year.
Community Impact Grant
We are excited to announce the first TCN Community Impact Grant of $4,000* USD. One (1) recipient will be selected by the TCN co-organizers. TCN requests proposals from artists of color for projects that use ceramics to engage community. Proposals may include, but are not limited to: curatorial initiatives, community-engagement related to exhibitions, facilitating residencies, and providing workshops. View the rubric used to evaluate applications here.
*Subject to any/all applicable taxes. Currently enrolled students are NOT eligible for this grant. Recipients must submit a W9 to receive funds.
Applications will be accepted from Dec. 28, 2025 to 11:59pm ET on Sunday Jan. 25, 2026.
Career Development Grants
We are continuing to offer three (3) Career Development Grants of $3,000* USD each for artists of color working in ceramics. TCN requests grant proposals for projects including, but not limited to: material/equipment purchases, shipping costs, or expenses related to ceramic-engaged events. We welcome applications from ceramics artists of color of all levels of experience. One award is reserved for a “New in Clay” applicant with 5 years or less of clay experience. Applications are evaluated by external jurors. View the rubric used to evaluate applications here.
Application requirements include:
500 word proposal (Explain what you would do with this grant, and how will it impact your career development.)
Budget (breakdown of how the funds would be used)
5 images (.jpg, .jpeg MAX 1MB per image. Suggested image size: 1000 pixels on smallest side)
Image list (title, medium, dimensions, date)
*Subject to any/all applicable taxes. Currently enrolled students are NOT eligible for this grant. Recipients must submit a W9 to receive funds. NOTE: artists who have received a TCN Career Development Grant within the last 3 years are ineligible to apply.
Applications will be accepted from April 1, 2026 to 11:59pm ET on Sun. April 27, 2026.
The Color Network grant program is made possible with the support from:
