Project Assistance for Visual Artists assists professional visual artists, contemporary and traditional craft artists, and independent critics and curators with the creation of specific projects.

Awards are available to support the creation of new works. Applications may be made by individuals or on behalf of a collaboration of two or more artists sharing creative control of a project.

Independent curators and critics may apply to develop their practice independently from art organizations or institutions. Applications may investigate visual and media arts and/or museum practice.

Funding is provided in two levels based on the scale and scope of the project.