Art Bae (formerly known as Bay Art Agenda) is thrilled to partner with Safety Net Fund to launch the Art Bae Award, an initiative designed to uplift and empower Bay Area artists by providing support in the final stages of their projects.

We recognize that many artists persevere through financial barriers, often reaching the last stretch of a project without the resources needed to fully realize their vision. This award is for artists who have already invested significant time and effort into their work and need one final boost—whether for an exhibition, publication, performance, or another creative endeavor.

Through two selection cycles, six artists will be awarded $3,000 each to help them cross those final hurdles.

Important Dates

• Applications Due: March 30th, 2026
• Winners Announced: May, 2026
• Checks Issued: June 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Reside in one of the following Bay Area counties
• Be 18 years or older and not currently enrolled in an undergraduate program (enrollment in MFA or post-graduate programs is permitted)
• Have exhibited, published, or publicly shared work within the past two years
• Have a CV (it can be short)
• Submit a one-page statement and bio (combined)
• Submit a PDF of coherent body of work created within the past two years