Arts Memphis

Artsassist grants: these are unrestricted grants for artists, to support the expansion and innovation of quality artistic work. Artsmemphis recognizes the risk taking that is necessary to advance an artist's vision, practice, and artistic accomplishments. The artsassist grant program enables artsmemphis to demonstrate the value of artists' work to our region by supporting working artists in their artistic practice. This program contributes to the vitality of our artistic community and helps memphis attract and retain a vibrant creative class. Through this program, we honor the work of seasoned artists, advance the work of mid-career artists, and nurture the work of emerging artists.

Enhancement grants: the purpose of these grants, which come from a specific fund of our endowment, is to build an organization's long-term capacity, increase long-term earned income streams, catalyze and assist an organization in going to the next level, and/or fund venture capital/risk-taking initiatives with potential for return on investment and broad community impact.

Project grants: these grants are given to grantees for specific projects executed by the grantees. These grants include:artsfirst - (funded by first horizon foundation and administered by artsmemphis) - artsfirst grants enrich the arts in memphis. Funding is determined by a grant panel composed of first horizon foundation representatives.artszone - (funded by autozone and administered by artsmemphis) - artszone grants enrich the arts in memphis. Funding is determined by a grant panel composed of autozone representatives.belz family foundation grants - (funded by the belz foundation)arts build communities - (funded by tennessee arts commission) - abc grants provide support for projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural enterprises.fedex - (funded by fedex and administered by artsmemphis) - fedex grants enrich the arts in memphis. Funding is determined by a grant panel composed of fedex representatives.recovery funds - to provide funding and programs for individual artists and arts organizations to facilitate recovery from the covid-19 pandemic.