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DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award

Funder IndyArts

Due Date Oct 18, 2026

The DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award Program will honor up to five contemporary artists in Indiana each year with grants of $10,000 for aspirational visual arts projects.

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At a Glance

Amount

$10,000

Applicant Location

Indiana

Fund Types

  • Fellowship / Award

Disciplines

  • Design
  • Film / Video
  • Interdisciplinary
  • Media Arts
  • Visual Arts

What Is It?

The DeHaan Artist of Distinction Award, funded entirely by a legacy gift from the Christel DeHaan Family Foundation, is an artist grant/award program to provide project funding for professional contemporary artists in Indiana that promotes, celebrates, recognizes, and rewards innovation. The aim of the program is to recognize contemporary visual artists, support original projects, allow a high-tolerance for risk and exploration, and provide support to an artists creative practice.

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Who Can Apply?

Must have lived and/or worked in Indiana for a minimum of 3 consecutive years. Must be a visual artist, inclusive of art forms such as, but not limited to, painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, and digital/new media.

When To Apply?

Due Date: Oct 18, 2026

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About the Funder

IndyArts

Arts Organization

Indianapolis

About

A local arts organization serving Indianapolis and Marion County, Indiana, that provides grants to individual artists and nonprofit arts organizations in the city.

Website

https://indyarts.org/

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