Grants
BY NOMINATION
$10,000 grant awarded to an individual artist(s).
Awarded annually, the CARRIZOZO ART PRIZE provides financial support, exposure and recognition to artist(s) who show exceptional creative capacity in their work and the prospect for more to come. Named to honor the inspirational artists in our headquarters town, the CARRIZOZO ART PRIZE may be awarded to any qualifying artist living and practicing in the United States. The award is unrestricted. Applications and unsolicited nominations are not accepted. FAQs
$2,000 grant awarded to an individual artist(s).
This grant, awarded annually, provides financial support, exposure and recognition to artist(s). The LAF FRIENDS ART PRIZE may be awarded to any qualifying artist living and practicing in the United States. The award is unrestricted. The LAF Friends utilize a confidential nomination and selection process to identify and select prize recipients. Applications and unsolicited nominations are not accepted. FAQs
BY APPLICATION
$1,000 grant to assist individual artist(s) in the creation and implementation of an exhibit of original artwork in Carrizozo, New Mexico, USA.
Inspired by Glo & Patrick Smith’s acts of friendship and their generous support of multiple Carrizozo artists, this award is offered to assist an artist who mounts an exhibit of original work in a Carrizozo gallery, venue or public space. Artists in Residence are eligible but the award may be granted to any practicing artist exhibiting in Carrizozo. APPLICATION COMING SOON.
$1,000 grant awarded to an individual artist(s).
Generously funded by Angel Donor, Lisa Wilson, the CARRIZOZO AIR GRANT is given in support of Artists-In-Residence while they are residing in Carrizozo, New Mexico, USA, as part of the Carrizozo AIR program. Recipients must be approved by Carrizozo AIR to be eligible. The 2025 application is HERE.