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Strive to Thrive
February 25, 2026
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What if an art fair gave everything away and still transformed the market? In this conversation, artists Jennifer Dalton and William Powhida unpack the radical experiment behind Zero Art Fair, where artworks are free but artists retain equity, resale rights, and power. With humor and sharp critique, they challenge the idea that price equals value and open the door for people who have never been able to live with art before. It is a bold rethinking of ownership, access, and the art economy that will make you want to hear how it actually works.
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Daily Meditation & Contemplative Practice Offerings: Breathing breaks, reflection journaling, monthly morning practice, midweek mantras, mindful drawing, and meditation. This is a virtual offering from Pratt Institute and is free & open to all.
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A few featured grants, residencies, creative job postings, and more. | | | Opportunity | Eligibility | Deadline | Amount | | USArtists International | in-person performances by artists from any state or territory in the U.S. at engagements at international festivals, global presenting arts markets, and other eligible engagements outside of the United States | 2/25/26 | 1:1 Matching Grant
up to $11,000 | | MSAC: Folklife Network Grant | organizations serving as regional folklife centers in Maryland | 2/27/26 | $85,000 | | The Spector Craft Prize for Emerging Artists | Ceramics, Textiles, Woodworking, Glass, Metalwork, Basketry, Paper Arts, less than 7 years practicing craft, 21+, emerging artist, individual artist | 3/1/26 | $10,000 | | North Carolina Arts Council Grants | nonprofits, operating more than 2 years, North Carolina | 3/2/26 | $5,000+ | | The Ranch Residency | all visual artists over 21 years old, attend residency in Santa Fe, NM | 3/5/26 | Residency Cost: $100 | | Native Arts and Heritage Fund | Native American and Alaska Native artists, culture bearers, and cultural practitioners across the Creative West region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming) | 3/8/26 | $2,500 | | Central Appalachia Living Traditions (CALT) Experiences Grant | public-facing projects and events in Appalachian counties of Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia, living traditions, non-profit organizations and individual folk and traditional artists/practitioners | 3/18/26 | $1,000 - $10,000 | | MSAC: Professional Development (PD) Opportunity Grant | supports relevant professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations throughout Maryland | 3/31/26 | $2,000 | | 2026 Vilcek Foundations Grant | nonprofit organizations that have a specific focus on supporting immigrants in the arts, sciences, education, or through the provision of social services | 4/30/26 | $100,000 | | Access: An Accommodations Programs | Creative West region (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, or Wyoming), accessibility, ASL | Rolling
Final Deadline: 6/30/26 | Up to $500 | | The Community Foundation: Brockport Arts Fund | 501c3 organization within the 14420 zip code | Rolling | $1,000 - $5,000 | | ECRAC Resiliency Grant for Individuals | artists, culture bearers, and arts organizations, emergency funding, central Minnesota | Rolling | Up to $600 | | Adobe Creative Residency Community Fund | Professional portfolio, Video, Photography, Graphic design,
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Product/interface design | Rolling | $10,000 | | | |
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