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As part of the Statewide Community Regrants program funded by the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), the Arts Grants for Queens program will fund artists and arts organizations based in Queens to produce arts and culture projects to be presented in the borough in order to enrich and enliven the community.
| FOR ORGANIZATIONS: The Queens Community Arts Grant provides support to Queens-basedcommunity organizations, groups and collectives to hold arts and cultural projects or activities for the public in Queens to enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods where they live and operate – to make the arts accessible to all. Grant amount: $1,000 – $7,500 per project Deadline: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 Access Guidelines |
| FOR INDIVIDUALS: The Artists in Queens Grant supports individual artists that live in Queensfor the creation of new work in a community setting. These grants highlight the role of artists as important members of the community as they enhance the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods where they live and work. Grant amount: $5,000 per artist Deadline: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 Access Guidelines |
Information Sessions
Join an info session to learn about the Arts Grants for Queens programs. FTH staff will review guidelines, grant cycle schedules, and best application practices. RSVPs are required.
Please note: First-time applicants are required to attend an information session before applying. Any one member of an organization or artist group may attend an info session on behalf of their group. Artists and organizations who have applied in the last three years are not required to attend, although we suggest joining us to learn more about the program and to have your questions answered. Any questions, please email Melissa Velasquez, Manager of Arts Services: mvelasquez@flushingtownhall.org.
One-on-One Applicant Review Days
As the deadline approaches, we will be offering 25-minute slots throughout the day to provide feedback and answer any questions you may have about your application drafts. A draft of your application must be completed prior to your review appointment in order for us to provide the most helpful feedback. All 25-minute slots will be available on a first come, first serve basis and will be held virtually over Zoom.
Panelist Nominations
Arts Grants for Queens & GO Queens Grant applications are reviewed and scored by a peer panel comprised of artists, cultural workers, arts administrators, community organizers and Queens community leaders. FTH is committed to having a panel that reflects the cultural and creative diversity of Queens and of our prospective applicant pool. The jury of panelists will be familiar with communities and neighborhoods in Queens and/or represent a range of artistic disciplines. Panelists are chosen through a nomination process. Prospective panelists can be self-nominated or nominated by someone else.
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Questions? Email Melissa Velasquez, Flushing Town Hall’s Manager of Arts Services at mvelasquez@flushingtownhall.org
This program is supported by the New York State Council on the Arts, Statewide Community Regrants Program (formerly the Decentralization program) with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.