### Beyond the Mountains Fund: $60,000 in Grants for Montana Artists

Montana-based visual artists have a new funding opportunity through the Beyond the Mountains Fund, a regional regranting initiative from Tinworks Art in partnership with The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.

The fund will distribute **$60,000 across 11 grants** to support independent, public-facing projects by Indigenous, emerging, mid-career, and established artists across Montana.

#### What the Fund Supports

The Beyond the Mountains Fund is designed to support artists exploring new ideas, taking creative risks, and connecting with communities through their work. Projects can extend beyond traditional studio and gallery settings, giving artists space to experiment with new approaches.

The grants include:

- **1 grant of $10,000**
- **10 grants of $5,000**
- **$60,000 total funding**

The initiative forms part of the Andy Warhol Foundation's **Regional Regranting Program**, which works with local arts organizations across the United States to provide direct support to artists.

#### Who Can Apply?

The fund is open to **Montana-based visual artists**, including artists at different stages of their careers. Applicants are encouraged to propose projects that demonstrate experimentation, community engagement, or new directions within their practice.

For artists looking for **Montana artist grants**, the program offers an opportunity to develop ambitious projects with dedicated financial support.

#### Key Dates


**Application deadline:** October 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MT

**Awards announced:** December 2026

**Grant period:** December 30, 2026–November 30, 2027

Artists can find the full eligibility requirements and application information through the Andy Warhol Foundation's official announcement.

With regional funding playing an increasingly important role in supporting independent creative practices, the Beyond the Mountains Fund offers Montana artists another way to turn new ideas into meaningful public projects.

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Beyond the Mountains Fund: $60,000 in Grants for Montana Artists

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