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Celebrating the 2026 Jazz Road Tour Grant Recipients

Nine jazz artists and ensembles awarded up to $15,000 each, supporting tours bringing jazz to communities nationwide

South Arts Announces 35 Grant Awardees Across Three Programs with Rolling Deadlines

Across the South, artists and organizations are saying yes to opportunities that shape careers and connect communities. This season, South Arts is supporting that momentum with $64,854 awarded to 35 recipients through its Artist Creative Practice, Arts in Rural Places, and Professional Development Grants.

South Arts Announces 2026 Arts in Community Grant Recipients

South Arts is pleased to announce the 2026 recipients of the Arts in Community Grants — an annual initiative awarding arts organizations across the region with a focus on bolstering engagement between Southern communities and artists. These grants provide the opportunity to increase access to the arts, expand audiences, and reach a wide range of participants across the Southern region.

South Arts Announces Winter 2026 Grant Cycles 

South Arts is pleased to announce its Winter 2026 grant cycle, opening applications for three initiatives: Jazz Road Tours, Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, and its Southern Prize & State Fellowships for Visual Arts program. Applications for each of these programs are now open with deadlines staggered throughout February and March.