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Ridgewood, Queens — The Tallichet Freedman Foundation (TTFF) is excited to announce that applications for its Spring 2025 Micro Grant Cycle will be open from April 1 through April 30. The grants are unrestricted, free to apply for, and open to visual artists living or working in the Queens zip code of 11385, which includes parts of Ridgewood and Glendale.
Founded with a mission to support Ridgewood’s vibrant creative community, TTFF offers more than just funding. It fosters connection. Ten artists are awarded micro grants of $1,138.50 each, along with the opportunity to participate in a studio visit and a short interview, both of which are featured on TTFF’s website. This hands-on engagement provides valuable visibility and uplifts artists at all stages of their practice.
TTFF’s mission is intentionally hyperlocal, investing directly in the neighborhood’s creative fabric through small but meaningful gestures of support. The foundation encourages artists, neighbors, and community partners to help spread the word about its Spring Micro Grant opportunity!
Guidelines and Eligibility
Applicants must be individual artists who live and/or work within the neighborhoods in the 11385 zip code of Queens. Please check this detailed map of the neighborhood boundary to see if you are eligible. If you are not within this boundary you are not eligible for a grant.
Applicants must be visual artists. We recognize that defining a visual artist is tricky as many artists work within more than one discipline. The main focus of your work must be visual. Example mediums: painting, drawing, sculpture, craft, collage, printmaking, photography, mural arts, installation and multimedia.
We are not accepting groups and collectives for the 2025 season. Students are not eligible.
Applications are open for submission starting April 1st and closing April 30, 2025 at 10 pm. It is free to apply. Grantees will be notified in July. Applicants who are not chosen will also be notified in July.
Please see our FAQ page for more information.
Requirements
Proof of residence or studio space in the 11385 zip code of Queens, NY.
Acceptable documents showing your 11385 address include: NY State I.D., NY Divers License, utility bill, bank or credit card statement, lease agreement, other business mailings addressed to you, *SIGNED AFFIDAVIT.
Artist Statement: describe what your work is about and give some insight into why and/or how you make your work (up to 300 words).
Narrative Bio: a brief description about you and your art making career to date (up to 300 words).
Up to 10 images and 3 videos that represent your artwork.
If you share a space and do not have documentation addressed to your name you can submit documentation addressed to your studio/roommate and a signed affidavit statement from the person whose name appears on the submitted documents confirming you are living and/or working there – see example affidavit.
Please see our FAQ page for more information.
To learn more, apply, or connect with TTFF, please visit:
www.thetallichetfreedmanfoundation.org
About TTFF
The Tallichet Freedman Foundation supports visual artists in Queens’ 11385 zip code through unrestricted micro grants and community-centered visibility. By investing locally, TTFF encourages artists to keep making art!
Contact: info@thetallichetfreedmanfoundation.org
Website: www.thetallichetfreedmanfoundation.org
Instagram: @ttff.nyc