2026 Public Art Grant Program: Arts for All

Introduction

The City of Healdsburg's 2026 Public Art Grant Program "Arts for All" application period is open to any and all practicing artists, creatives, and non-profit arts and culture organizations! All art forms and styles are welcomed and encouraged. Preference will be given to: 

  1. Artists residing in Healdsburg or those with a connection to Sonoma County/Northern California
  2. Projects that are free and open to the community, or
  3. Projects that include a free component

We also encourage new projects or (recurring) projects that include a new aspect. 

The 2026 grant cycle has $20,000 available and will be distributed based on the scope and quality of the applications. There is no set number of grants to be distributed or set dollar limit per grant. 

Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., January 30, 2026.

2024 Grant Award - Maria de Los Angeles

Public Art Photo

Grant Program Objectives:

  • Enrich Public Environment and Experiences - Create compelling public art installations, performances and experiences that encourage community engagement and elevate the overall experience of living in and visiting Healdsburg 
  • Foster Community Participation - Engage community members in the execution (if appropriate), participation with, and appreciation of public art and/or performance projects
  • Promote Cultural Diversity - Provide opportunities for diverse artists to showcase their work and creatively tell the stories of all members of the community 
  • Create Impact - Generate positive social and economic impacts through public art, enhancing community pride and attracting visitors
  • Encourage Dialogue and Reflection - Use public art as a medium for fostering conversations about social issues, community identity and collective aspirations

What is Public Art in the context of this grant program?

Public Art is any artwork that is intended to enrich the public environment for our community and visitors and may include (but is not limited to) sculptures, murals, paintings, graphic arts, mosaics, photography, crafts, mixed media, environmental works, audiovisual, performing arts, arts educational experiences etc. The art may be temporary or permanent. 

Grant Program Timeline (Subject to Change)

  • January 9, 2026               Grant Application Period Opens
  • January 30, 2026:            Application Deadline (11:59 p.m.)
  • Jan 31 - Feb 15:               Public Art Committee Review
  • February 25, 2026:         Arts and Culture Commission Review and Recommendation to City Council
  • April 6, 2026:                   City Council Consideration of Grant Awards
  • March 30, 2026:              Grant Agreements Distributed
  • April, 2026                       Agreements Executed, Funding Allocated                        
  • December 31, 2026:      Final Date for Installation

Evaluation Criteria and Considerations

  • Artistic merit and originality
  • Engagement with the community
  • Potential impact on the community
  • Feasibility 
  • Cultural diversity 
  • Project’s dependency on the grant funds
  • Artist’s physical proximity to Healdsburg

Artist Agreements

Proposals selected for the 2026 grant program will enter into an agreement with the City for the production and display of the public art. More information will be provided to the selected artists as part of the review process. 

To Apply

Beginning January 9, 2026, use our online form to submit your materials. Deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m., January 30, 2026.

https://healdsburg.gov/FormCenter/Community-Services-Parks-Recreation-4/2026-Public-Arts-Grant-Program-Arts-for--89