FAQ's - Space118 Art Foundation Fine Arts Grant

  1. How do I apply for the Space118 Fine Arts Grant?
    You can apply by filling out the application form through the link mentioned here: Application Form, 2026-27 submitting your resume with your portfolio, including work from the last 5 years. Please do not email us your application with images. Any email applications won't be accepted.
     

  2. Till when can I apply?
    The deadline for applying for the Space118 Fine Arts Grant is 25th March, 2026, 6:00pm.
     

  3. Who can apply?
    An Indian artist under the age of 40  (born after 10th April 1984). If you have been a Space118 artist in the past, you can apply, and if you have applied previously for a Space118 grant, you can still apply again.

  4. Can I apply for more than one project? Is it best to submit different applications for each project?
    No, you can only apply for one project or one proposal at a time, if you have two projects in mind, submit both in the same application form.
     

  5. What will be the selection process?
    The grantee will be selected by a Jury panel that comprises eminent members of the art community.
     

  6. Is there an application fee?
    There is no cost for applying for the Space118 Art Foundation Fine Arts Grant.

  7. Are Indian artists abroad or international artists allowed to apply?
    No, only Indian residents with a valid Indian passport and residing in the country are allowed to apply for the Space118 Art Foundation Fine Arts Grant.
     

  8. Are there any other costs to be directly handed over to Space118?
    No, there is nothing to be paid by the artists before or after accepting the grant.

  9. Will I be required to give artwork in return to Space118?
    No, you are not required to give us any of your work in return. If you still wish to donate work to Space118, that's totally up to you. But it is not mandatory.
     

  10. How much grant amount should I apply for?
    You may apply for a grant amount between Rs. 15,000 and Rs.1,00,000, with a project proposal and budget breakdown. Please make sure the bursary amount may only be used towards the production cost of the work and for any other miscellaneous expenses. Please only ask for the amount you need. We will announce the grant amount after the grantees have been selected by the Jury.


  11. What should the budget encompass? Can I get an example of how to fill in the Timeline and the Budget breakdown section in the application form?

The budget should encompass all the expenses you think you will be making directly towards the production of the work.
Here is a simple example:

Timeline and Budget Break-down: For a series of three paintings, oil on canvas.


Sep-Oct: Buying Stretchers/ Canvas, Winsor and Newton Oil Paints, brushes, pencils, charcoal, oil, turpentine, wooden palette, and oil paper. Researching, making preparatory sketches on paper, and small canvases. Starting work on the final canvas. (Rs XXXXX)


Oct-Dec: Researching, and working on the painting – closer to its final form. (no direct expenses)


Dec-Mar: Final layers to finish the painting, mounting relevant sketches, framing of the works.  (Rs XXXX)
Total Proposed Amount: Rs XXXX

 

  1. Do I need to have a specific project in mind?
    Yes, a proposal explaining what you will be working on during the grant period has to be submitted along with the application form. Many a time, it could mean continuing your current practice, please mention the same.
     

  2. Can the project I propose be the completion of a project that is currently underway?
    Absolutely, you could propose the completion of a project that is underway. But make sure the grant amount should only be used to cover expenses during the current timeline proposed by you, and not for expenditures that you may have made in the past.
     

  3. Can I suggest a Mentor?
    Yes, you may suggest one, but the final call will be taken by the Jury members according to who they feel is suitable for you.
     

  4. Will the Mentorship sessions be one-on-one? How long will each session be?
    Yes, there will be two Mentorship sessions and both will be one-on-one (online); with each session being one hour long.
     

  5. What will be the dates of the Mentorship sessions?
    The dates of the Mentorship sessions will be decided in advance, taking into account your and the Mentor’s availability. Once confirmed, the dates will not be changed unless the Mentor changes the date.
     

  6. Can the Mentorship sessions be recorded?
    The Mentorship sessions may be recorded for you to revisit them later, as long as the Mentor is comfortable with the same. It depends on a case-to-case basis and we need to take their permission before the recording.

  7. What if I am unable to photograph my work for the Mentorship sessions?
    It is completely alright to take the Mentors through your work in progress in your studio through a video. It is also something you must discuss with your Mentor in advance over email.


19. What if I am lagging, and not able to complete my work as per the proposed timeline?

In such a case, please make sure you inform your program manager about the same during the review sessions. However, the grant period/timelines don’t change, as all other grantees are following the same timeline.