Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trellis Art Fund?

The Trellis Art Fund is a private grantmaking organization committed to supporting the work of individual artists.

Where does Trellis receive its funding from?

Trellis is funded by a family of contemporary art patrons.

Where is Trellis located?

Our office is located in New York City at 37 W. 20th Street, Suite 610.

What is the amount of the Milestone Grant?

The grant totals $100,000—distributed over a two-year period.

What is the amount of the Stepping Stone Grant?

The grant totals $20,000 — distributed in a single payment

How does Trellis contact nominees?

Trellis will contact nominees via email.

When does Trellis notify artists that they've been nominated?

Trellis will notify Milestone nominees in December and Stepping Stone nominees in February.

If I haven’t been nominated, can I still apply?

We do not accept unsolicited applications.

What is Trellis’s nomination and selection process?

A wide-ranging group of artists and art professionals from across the country will nominate artists for consideration. These nominations are kept anonymous. Nominees will then be invited to apply for a specific grant.

What's required for grant applications?

Nominees will be asked to submit a professional CV, a written statement, and a selection of images and supplementary materials.

How are grant applications reviewed?

Our jury will review applicants for a demonstrated trajectory of excellence, sustained professional commitment and a consistent, engaged practice.

If I’ve been rejected, can I apply again?

Artists who are nominated to apply again may do so.

When will I be notified about my grant application?

Milestone Grantees will be announced in the summer of 2025. Stepping Stone Grantees will be announced in the fall of 2025.

Are there restrictions or exceptions to using funds from the grant?

No, the grant funds are unrestricted. They can be used for any purpose for project-specific support or general professional needs.

How do you define caregivers and why is this a focus of your grant?

We define a caregiver as someone who is primarily responsible for a dependent. Examples include, but are not limited to, children under the age of 18, aging family members, or family members with special needs. This designation recognizes the particular challenges artists face when also balancing caregiving responsibilities.

If you have additional questions, please contact us at: info@trellisartfund.org.