23 Grants and Artist Opportunities
to Apply for in April 2025
Written by: crEATe Staff
April 2, 2025
Spring is here and we’ve got a fresh new list of opportunities for artists of all mediums. From film grants to art calls and culinary competitions – here’s our list of grants and artist opportunities for April 2025:
Table of Contents
- Vimeo – Short Film Grant
- From the Heart Productions – Roy Dean Short FIlm Grant
- The Plant – Call for Art – Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration
- Doug Pensinger Photography Fund – Grants
- American Culinary Federation of Greater Buffalo New York – Monte Dulce Spring Classic
- First Peoples Fund – Yéigo Action Grant
- San Francisco Film Festival – Rainin Grant
- Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant – Artist Grants
- Creative Capital Awards
- Verizon – Behind the Lens
- Ralph Lauren – Product Management Manager, Polo Knits
- Ralph Lauren – Product Management Manager, Lauren Wovens
- Ralph Lauren – Tailor
- Ralph Lauren – Senior Manager Product Management, Sweaters Polo
- Coach – Design Apprentice – ReLoved Craftsperson
- Kering – Communications Intern
- Tiffany&Co. – Hand Engraver Apprenticeship
- SHEIN – Fashion Designer
- Hill House Home – Print Designer
- fleur du mal – Head of RTW Design
- Naked Wardrobe – Senior Fashion Designer – Womenswear
- alexanderwang – Senior Designer, Handbags, SLG and Accessories
- alexanderwang – Footwear Design and Tech Specialist
Vimeo
Short Film Grant
Who is this for?
Filmmakers (Shorts)
Award
$30,000 for production
Access to RED and Nikon camera equipment
Mentorship
Distribution on Vimeo
Deadline
April 18, 2025
Description:
Lights, camera, action! We’re supporting five filmmakers with money, mentorship and equipment for their next short film project.
From the Heart Productions
Roy Dean Short Film Grant
Who is this for?
Filmmakers
Award
$3,000 cash
$15,000 in services and discounts
Deadline
April 29, 2025
Description from the Funder:
The Short Film Grant is specifically for narrative fiction shorts, live action or animated, that are 40 minutes or less in length. The grant seeks films that are unique and that make a contribution to society.
The Plant
Call for Art – Pittsboro Sculpture Celebration
Who is this for?
U.S. based sculptors
*Priority will be given to artists based in North Carolina*
Award
Inclusion in The Plant’s public art exhibit
Ability to sell your sculpture
Deadline
May 1, 2025
Description from the Funder:
The Pittsboro Public Art Committee invites artists to submit public-ready sculptures for our inaugural Sculpture Celebration @ The Plant in Pittsboro. We are seeking up to 25 small, medium and large-scale, outdoor-appropriate sculptures for potential purchase and installation throughout our charming town in North Carolina.
The Sculpture Celebration will kick off with an outdoor community dinner celebrating the artists Friday night, September 19, 2025. Committed purchasers will be invited to have a first look Friday night.
The Sculpture Celebration will be Saturday from noon-6pm with musicians and also pop-up artists and craftspeople. The town of Pittsboro will be hosting art events throughout the weekend as well.
The purchased artwork will be installed in the Town of Pittsboro easements that have been designated for public art.
Doug Pensinger Photography Fund
Grants
Who is this for?
Sports Photographers
Award
$5,000
Mentorships with top photographers
Deadline
May 1, 2025
Description from the Funder:
The Doug Pensinger Photography Fund supports emerging and early-career sports photographers. Photographers with more than 3 years cumulative paid professional sports photography experience are considered beyond the scope of the DPPF’s programs. Previous DPPF grant recipients are not eligible to apply.
The DPPF is committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity and to providing free merit-based access to its programs. The application process is not limited to U.S. citizens, although international candidates should be aware that the DPPF is not able to provide support that is prohibited under U.S. law.
American Culinary Federation of Greater Buffalo New York
Monte Dulce Spring Classic
Who is this for?
Culinary Artists
Award
Unlisted
Event Date
May 3, 2025
Description from the Funder:
The Monte Dolce Classic is an approved American Culinary Federation Competition. The competition will be held on Saturday, May 3rd and Sunday, May 4th at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute. The event is open to the public for viewing.
The Saturday Competition will be a display competition. There will be many tables set up and student and professional competitors will display their artwork. The displays will represent Culinary Arts (Cold Platters), Baking & Pastry Arts (Specialty Cakes, Pastry Tables, Bread Displays).
The Sunday competition will consist of live contemporary cooking for student and professional chefs and pastry chefs. Competitors will have a 1-hour time slot with a 10-minute window for plating to create and exhibit their best live-action skills as they are being closely watched by ACF-certified judges. The competition will take place in Lab 208 on the second floor of NFCI and there are plenty of windows for spectators to view all of the action. Once the plates are complete they will be placed on display tables for the public to view.
First Peoples Fund
Yéigo Action Grant
Who is this for?
Native artists and culture bearers
Award
$100 – $1,000
Event Date
The 10th of every month by 3:00PM MT)
Description from the Funder:
The Yéigo Action Grant provides support for the growing landscape of Native artists and culture bearers who need financial assistance with a specific professional opportunity or towards a hardship that is hindering their creative practice.
This program offers grants between $100 and $1,000 for individual Native artists and culture bearers. First Peoples Fund (FPF) finds it essential to support artists in their times of need, especially when their work is impacted by sudden hardship. This grant’s name incorporates the Diné word yéigo, often used as a phrase of encouragement that can mean “keep going” or “don’t give up.”
While some hardship requests related to a current artistic project may be eligible, please note that Yéigo Action Grants are not intended to assist with funding new or existing artist projects.
San Francisco Film Festival
Rainin Grant
Who is this for?
Filmmakers
Award
Up to $25,000
Deadline
May 16, 2025 ($30 Application Fee)
May 30, 2025 ($50 Application Fee)
Description from the Funder:
The SFFILM Rainin Grant program is the largest granting body for independent narrative feature films in the US. Grants support films that address social justice issues—the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges—in a positive and meaningful way through plot, character, theme, or setting and benefit the Bay Area filmmaking community in a professional and economic capacity.
Awards are made to 15-20 projects once a year in the fall, for screenwriting, development, or post-production. In addition to a cash grant of up to $25,000, recipients secure a one month residency at FilmHouse and benefit from SFFILM’s comprehensive and dynamic artist development programs.
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
Grants for Artists
Who is this for?
Painters, sculptors, and artists who work on paper.
Award
Varies
Deadline
Rolling
Description from the Funder:
The Foundation provides financial resources for visual artists to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency and offset living expenses. The Foundation welcomes, throughout the year, applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. There are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time. The Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist’s professional work and personal expenses and amounts range up to $50,000. The size of the grant is determined by the individual circumstances of the artist. Professional exhibition history will be taken into consideration. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces
Verizon
Behind the Lens
Who is this for?
Photographers, videographers, video editors, social media content creators, production specialists
Award
– Practical experience capturing content in partnership with various sports leagues.
– Financial compensation
Deadline
Rolling
Description:
Behind the Lens will offer aspiring professionals practical experience capturing content in partnership with various sports leagues. This experience is meant to build participants’ portfolios and to serve as a launchpad for their career in sports content capture.The ideal candidate will have a passion for sports and knowledge / experience in the areas of photography, videography, editing, social media content capture and production during professional sporting events.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Ralph Lauren
Product Management Manager, Polo Knits
(New York, NY)
Position Overview:
- Partner with the Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, as well as Sourcing Offices and Factories to ensure the integrity of product from salesman sample to bulk production.
- Drive the development and execution of the product strategy for the brand to create best overall value in terms of product, price, lead-time and quality
Ralph Lauren
Product Management Manager, Lauren Wovens
(New York, NY)
Position Overview:
- Partner with the Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Raw Materials Teams, as well as Sourcing Offices and Factories to ensure the integrity of product from salesman sample to bulk production.
- Drive the development and execution of the product strategy for the brand to create best overall value in terms of product, price, lead-time and quality
Ralph Lauren
Tailor
(New York, NY)
Position Overview:
Our Ralph Lauren Alterations Associate ensures ensure that all aspects of tailoring and fitting is consistent with Company standards, upholding a high level of service.
Ralph Lauren
Senior Manager Product Management, Sweaters Polo
(New York, NY)
Position Overview:
Support the Lead and Head with specific responsibilities related to Product lifecycle. Focus on ownership and accountability of end-to- end product development within line architecture.
Coach
Design Apprentice – ReLoved Craftsperson
(North Bergen, NJ)
The primary role of the Craftsperson is to support the Repair and Workshop Department in all aspects relating to the repair of product that comes through the work floor.
Kering
Communications Intern
(New York, NY)
The role calls for someone who is organized, has a strong work ethic, and is eager to roll up their sleeves and learn.
- Event Planning: Support with the planning of key events and provide onsite support for the Kering Communications team
- Full-time Commitment: Work 30-40 hours per week during regular office hours
- Team Collaboration: Support the overall work of the Kering Communications team, in addition to cross-department projects and initiatives
- Project Support: Assist with meeting preparation, task tracking, and project/event recaps
- Administrative Support: Assist with calendar management, organizing team documents, and expense reports
Tiffany & Co.
Hand Engraver Apprenticeship
(Parsippany, NJ)
The Apprentice Hand Engraver is responsible for developing their skills and craftsmanship to achieve Tiffany & Co. hand engraving quality and productivity standards. The apprentice works closely with a master engraver and management to learn the techniques of hand engraving including: workshop set-up and safety, tools and equipment; layout cuts and shading, along with engraving letters, numbers, and simple symbols/images. The Apprentice is expected to achieve milestones appropriate to their training and experience throughout the program and to develop into a Tiffany & Co. Staff Engraver.
What You’ll Do:
- Work safely at all times. The apprentice is responsible for understanding and following all safety guidelines including, personal protective equipment, ergonomics, machine guarding and hazardous materials
- Learn the techniques of hand engraving by working with a master engraver. The master engraver uses explanation, demonstration and assessment to deliver information to the apprentice. The apprentice is responsible for seeking clarification when necessary, practicing techniques and incorporating feedback into their work.
- Actively participate in milestone meetings with the master engraver. The apprentice receives and provides feedback on the program and their progress within it, working to identify and remove obstacles to success.
SHEIN
Fashion Designer
(Los Angeles, CA)
SHEIN is seeking a full-time Designer for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. The womenswear Designer is responsible for supporting day-to-day design processes by creating top-selling items and merchandising their own designs from start to finish, until the items launch to the website. This includes selecting their models, styling, and art direction during the photoshoot. This role will design for our new sub-brand, NYA SZN.
Job Responsibilities
- Engage in all aspects of the design process from development through production, including approving samples and modifying sketches as needed
- Develop and execute new apparel designs, including CADs, hand sketches and tech packs (50-60 items per month)
- Research current trends and create cohesive concept boards, including the brand aesthetic and vision
- Manage fabric development, sourcing textiles and trims
Hill House Home
Print Designer
(New York, NY)
Hill House Home is a fast-growing, customer-centric lifestyle brand offering thoughtfully designed fashion, home, and accessories. We are known for our signature aesthetic, high-quality craftsmanship, and a deep understanding of our customers’ needs. We are excited to add a Print Designer to our team as our collections, partnerships, and team grows. As our first full-time Print hire, this role will work closely with Heads of Design, Merchandising, and Product Development teams to develop prints for all categories. This role is based in our NYC corporate office (3 days in office).
Job Responsibilities
- Interpret seasonal concepts and translate them into innovative and cohesive print collections.
- Develop compelling print and pattern stories for all apparel and accessory categories.
- Responsible for contributing images, concept ideas, trend research, and print/graphic ideas.
- Research trends/inspiration in the market and assist in sourcing artworks by attending print meetings and shows.
- Clean, color separate, and create colorway options for designs.
- Must be skilled at hand drawing, painting and designing original artwork.
- Translate scanned/vintage artwork to repeats, redraw existing vintage artworks when necessary
- Work with the design team to create CADs that align with design direction.
- Assist with placed print direction as it applies to bodies, including directing CLO3d files.
- Incorporate selling feedback into design decisions.
- Assist in creating seasonal presentation tools for milestone meetings.
- Pass print packages to mills seasonally.
- Requesting sign-offs with mills, communicating with mills on comments and approvals on sign-offs, and SMS.
- Understand and work with product development to accommodate mills print limitations and adjust print files when necessary.
- Ability to meet and manage overlapping deadlines.
- Work proactively to ensure adherence to development calendars and timelines.
- Organize and maintain print and pattern archives, both digitally and physically.
fleur du mal
Head of RTW Design
(New York, NY)
Responsible for the entire design process from inspiration, color story, sketches, and fabric development, to fittings and final prototypes, all following the vision of the Creative Director/Founder. This position will focus on an edited lingerie-inspired RTW and lounge collection including knitwear. Must have experience working in advanced contemporary and/or designer.
Job Responsibilities
- Driving inspiration and complete product assortments for monthly seasonal collections.
- Work closely with Sales and Creative Director on building collection line plans.
- Create and maintain seasonal inspiration and design sketch boards.
- Source appropriate fabrics and trims, working closely with mills to find beautiful fabrics within our targeted price points. Seasonal fabric sourcing, driving trim and embellishment development with PD within target point MOQ and newness.
- Handoff the sketches to the appropriate factories according to their strength and workload, liaise with the team and the factories throughout then development process from proto to final SMS. Allocate styles pre season to factories according to their strengths and workload.
- Draping and creating swatch mock-ups in the studio through design process.
- Oversee inhouse print development.
- Work closely with the Lingerie Designer to ensure collections are cohesive and work together
- Managing communication and strong relationships with all vendors – factories, mills, etc.
- Book, manage and oversee RTW development fittings and a clear handoff of fitting comments to the pattern makers or factories, working with production and Creative Director to ensure perfect garment look and fit – from 1st proto through TOP.
- Establish design calendar pre season to ensure on time deliveries.
- Work closely with sales team on exclusive products or changes based on buyer feedback.
- Request feedback from sales and online to constantly understand best sellers and adjust assortment accordingly.
- Present seasonal fashion trends for both ready to wear through magazines, influencers, fashion shows, shopping and street style.
- Eager to work at a fast paced company, keeping a calm and positive demeanor
- Oversee PD as well as manage and mentor design team in collaboration with senior lingerie senior.
- Approve all lab dips and trims for Bulk and ensure design integrity in production fittings up to TOP.
- Responsible for seasonal RTW development budget ensuring cost efficiency through 1st proto to SMS. Negotiating for better costs.
- Execute 4 seasonal collections Under Creative Director, ensuring brand identity, variety in assortment of categories, colors, fabric and textures that also align with lingerie
Naked Wardrobe
Senior Fashion Designer – Womenswear
(Northridge, California)
Global, luxury brand, Naked Wardrobe, is seeking an experienced highly creative Senior Fashion Designer create innovative and trend-setting designs that align with the brand’s vision. They oversee the design process from concept to final product, including fabric selection, colors, and patterns.
Job Responsibilities
- Manage design process from conception through final phase
- Select fabrics and trims
- Create production sketches for development packages
- Create tech packs
- Collaborate with technical designer to ensure development packages are accurate
- Review product for style and fit during presentation
- Work closely with development and production team to manage deadlines
- Participate in a collaborative environment to enhance creativity and harmony within the department
- Research and identify trend direction to establish concepts and create innovative and elevated products
- Present concept ideas and direction to fashion director to get approval before every new collection
- Manage deadlines and maintain a calm composure under stressful situations
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the design team
alexanderwang
Senior Designer, Handbags, SLG and Accessories
(New York, NY)
Reporting to the Design Director of Handbags, SLG and Accessories, this candidate will support the development and execution of all handbags, SLG and accessories. The role requires a candidate that is able to identify business opportunities through a creative and brand appropriate lens. This candidate will liaise with product development, merchandising and production to ensure a cohesive and structured process from concept to customer. This candidate will be responsible for designing seasonal product that is in line with all business targets.
Job Responsibilities
- Under the directive of the category Design Director, this candidate will research and concept creative ideas in accordance with seasonal line plans specific to handbags, SLG and accessories development; concept presentation should include vintage research, shape mockups, swatch developments for material applications, material research, and sketches. All designs presented should consider finishes, trims, closures, functionality and branding as needed.
- Research and concept seasonal jewelry developments
- Collaborate with Design Director and Director of Materials to select and source materials appropriate for each season.
- Present focused design concepts to Design Director to be incorporated in Handbags and Accessories design presentation to the Creative Director. Upon feedback make necessary adjustments and represent and/or develop ideas further.
- Prioritize developments in accordance with overseas deadlines; work together with PD to ensure all necessary information is passed and communicated to overseas factories. Keep in close communication with pd to ensure developments are proceeding according to plan and present solutions where necessary.
- Delegate and prioritize design workflow from assistant designer, intern and liaise with cross functional PD to ensure all design details are communicated accurately; ensuring all finishing, material, hardware, closure and construction information is present.
- Set up all styles in the system inclusive of product descriptions and accurate sketches. Follow and update all design changes systematically.
- Support Design Director in preparation of design meetings and following through on updating all design collateral as needed when changes occur.
- Actively update and communicate on necessary updates for design boards.
- Prepare updated information on all design developments for weekly design ops meetings.
- Review with Director all prototypes prior to proto review; make necessary improvements and prepare solutions for formal assortment presentation to the creative director. If necessary, prepare supplemental ideas/concepts in accordance with seasonal line plan.
- Support Design Director in preparation of all proto review meetings; making sure that all styles have been assessed and considered. If necessary, prepare solutions or supplemental ideas/ concepts that are in accordance with the seasonal line plan.
- Communicate SMS launch by style and sku to PD and ensure design boards and system are updated to reflect launched styles.
- Responsible for checking all SMS upon arrival and make any necessary adjustments.
- Support Design Director in preparation of all styling meetings; making sure that all SMS are present and organized in order of the line sheet. Prepare any supplemental design materials needed for style out.
- Participate in BOM reviews with an ability to make solution-oriented decisions on trim, counter sourcing and sales call outs.
- Participate in all necessary SMS through TOP fittings. Ensure design integrity and all fit comments are considered and communicated efficiently. Liaise with PD and production to maintain aesthetic and production viability through to the customer.
- Analyze, leverage and integrate sales and bookings data to inform ongoing and future designs.
- Work on any additional projects as requested by the Design Director.
alexanderwang
Footwear Designer and Tech Specialist
(New York, NY)
Reporting to The Sr. Designer of Footwear, the candidate will support the team of Footwear Design in the development and execution of footwear. This role requires a candidate that can identify business opportunities through a creative and brand appropriate lens. This candidate will liaise with product development, merchandising and production to ensure a cohesive and structured process from concept to customer. The candidate will be responsible for designing seasonal product that is in line with all business targets.
Job Responsibilities
- Under the directive of the Sr. Designer this candidate will help with creative research and concepting of creative ideas in accordance with seasonal line plans specific to footwear development; concept presentation should include last research, vintage research, swatches/ mockup developments, material research, sketches, drapes where applicable and fabric manipulation. All designs presented should consider finishes, trims, closures and branding as needed.
- Bridge the gap between design and development team to ensure seamless communication and collaboration throughout the product development cycle
- Create technical spec for factories and ensure accurate and clear communication to support the development process.
- Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and ensure all design documentation is delivered to development partners on time. And come up with creative solution to overcome challenges that arise during the development process.
- Create seasonal concepts, material proposals and new ideas, bringing fresh perspective and high-quality execution to the collection with a creative vision.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure the seasonal concept is effectively and strategically translated into the collection, and proactively partnering with Merchandizing team to ensure the collection meets market needs while staying aligned with our brand identity. Refine/animate the core footwear styles as needed.
- Maintain design integrity throughout the entire product development process, from concept to market sample and production – ensuring the final product stays true to the brand’s DNA.
- Prepare tech packs for all styles together with PD
- Prioritize developments in accordance with overseas deadlines; work with PD to ensure all necessary information is passed and communicated to overseas factories. Keep in close communication with pd to ensure developments are proceeding according to plan and present solutions where necessary.
- Delegate and prioritize design workflow with the assistant designer, intern and liaise with cross functional PD to ensure all design details are communicated accurately. Ensure all last, heel, upper, insole, footbed, trim, material and construction information are present.
- Partner with Designer to name and set up all styles in the system inclusive of product descriptions and accurate sketches. Follow and update all design changes systematically.
- Support Sr. Designer in preparation of design meetings and follow through on updating all design collateral as needed when changes occur.
- Actively update and communicate on all changes for design boards.
- Prepare updated information on all design developments for weekly design ops meetings.
- Participate in pre-fitting all prototypes prior to proto review with the intention of making improvements and preparing solutions.
- Support Sr Designer in preparation of all proto review meetings; making sure that all styles have been assessed and considered. If necessary, prepare solutions or supplemental ideas/ concepts that are in accordance with the seasonal line plan.
- Communicate SMS launch by style and sku to PD and ensure design boards and system are updated to reflect launched styles.
- Responsible for checking all final footwear samples upon arrival and working with the design team to make any necessary adjustments.
- Support Sr Designer in preparation of all styling meetings; making sure that all final footwear samples are present and organized in order of the line sheet. Prepare any supplemental design materials needed for style out.
- Participate in all necessary production fittings. Ensure design integrity and all fit comments are considered and communicated efficiently. Liaise with PD and production to maintain aesthetic and production viability through to the customer.
- Analyze, leverage, and integrate sales and bookings data to inform ongoing and future designs.
- Work on any additional projects as requested by the Sr. Designer or above.
