This page honors the artists who continue to create, connect, and build with care.

The ARTS Foundation offers microgrants to BIPOC artists and cultural workers across Turtle Island to support creative projects in all forms. These small but intentional funds prioritize artists often excluded from institutional support—offering resources without restrictions.

2025

Collage of three women, each labeled as part of an art project. The top right woman has dark hair, is smiling, and stands outdoors near railings. The bottom left woman has dark hair, is sitting on the floor indoors, smiling in a white T-shirt and black pants. The bottom right woman has bright red hair, glasses, and is outdoors smiling, wearing a black T-shirt.
A collage for September Microgrant Recipients featuring three photos. The first photo shows a man sitting cross-legged outdoors, working on a black fabric with white lettering, labeled as an 'educational workshop.' The second photo is of a woman standing in front of a white brick wall, smiling, labeled as 'artist project.' The third photo depicts a woman standing against a red and green background, crossing her arms, labeled as 'curation project.' The background of the collage is black and white with handwritten-style text and features a logo with an orange tiger and the words 'Artist Resistance Through Solidarity.'
Collage of four images: a woman with short curly hair holding a pottery piece, a woman with long dark hair holding a colorful ceramic vase, a woman with long dark hair reaching up to hold a hanging plant, and a white background with text indicating 'April Microgrant Recipients' and 'Educational Workshops'.
Collage of photos featuring women at different workshops and projects, with bold text that reads 'June Microgant Recipients', and smaller text labels for 'educational workshop' and 'curation project'.
Collage of event and art project posters with photos of women, including a woman with red lipstick and artistic tears, an outdoor scene with a woman sitting on a bench, and a flyer for a women's support group meeting on March 9th.
Collage of three portraits, each framed in black, with a black and grey abstract background. Top left: a man with dark skin, orange hat, orange sunglasses, beige jacket, and desert landscape behind him. Bottom left: a woman with long dark curly hair, smiling, wearing a black t-shirt and jeans, sitting on the floor. Bottom right: a woman with short dark hair, wearing a colorful striped sweater, sitting amidst orange and pink blooming bushes. Text overlay says 'February Microgrant Recipients' and labels 'artist project' for each image.

2024

Collage of photos related to an educational workshop and artist project. The top left photo shows a group of people sitting and speaking, with one woman holding a microphone. The top right photo depicts a large group of diverse people outdoors in a park, some seated on benches and others standing, smiling. The bottom left photo shows a woman standing against a brick wall with art on it, smiling at the camera, holding a black and white sweater. Text overlays include 'October Microrant Recipients,' 'educational workshop,' and 'artist project.' The bottom right corner has a logo with a tiger and the words 'Artist Resistance Through Solidarity'.
Collage of three photographs showcasing artistic projects. The top right photo features a woman with curly hair in a blue jacket, labeled 'artist project.' The bottom right photo shows a woman smiling at an art display with fabric panels featuring faces, labeled 'artist project.' The bottom left photo depicts a man holding a paintbrush and palette in front of an abstract background, labeled 'educational workshop.' The background has a gray, textured design with the title 'September Microgrant Recipients' in gothic-style text.
Collage of photos from August microgrant recipients, including individual portraits and a group photo, with text labels indicating artist project, curation project, and educational workshop.