KEY INFO – 2026
Eligibility
Portland-based artists working at any career stage and in wide-ranging disciplines—including but not limited to visual arts, writing, multimedia, music (including bands), dance, theater, spoken word, and multidisciplinary performance. Additionally, numerous opportunities will be offered, such as optional participation in an annual artists’ showcase in the winter and an annual festival in the summer.
Focus
Applicants are encouraged to consider how their creative work aligns with the vision of IFCC as an anchor facility where North/Northeast Portland—and its residents' rich arts and culture contributions—can be presented, displayed, and discussed, and its significant artists can be honored.
Award Types
There are two opportunities, Project Grants and Residencies. Award amounts typically range from $6,000-$10,000. The grant money is unrestricted so you can use it to pursue your artistic practice as you see fit (with no obligation to complete a finished work or project). Residencies include nine weeks of free artist workspace at IFCC
Program Highlights
Each participating artist will activate IFCC for a minimum of one public event that aligns with the spirit of IFCC. This could be a workshop, open studio, artist talk, class, performance, exhibition, etc. Collaboration among all the participating artists is encouraged, and there will be at least two gatherings to build community. Additionally, numerous opportunities will be offered, such as optional participation in an annual artists’ showcase in the winter and workshops for professional development.
Questions? Please contact us at artists@ifccfriends.org