Applications are now open for LIFT, a one-year award program by the Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF) designed to support emerging Native artists in developing new work.

Now in its fifth iteration, LIFT provides powerful early-career support and encourages artists to explore social, cultural, and environmental issues, including cultural sovereignty, healing, and systemic change.

LIFT participants will receive:

• $15,000 award (with at least $5k for the artist’s well-being)
• Professional + culturally grounded development
• Evaluation, reporting, and documentation support
• Communications + marketing support
• Mentorship guidance
• Visibility, storytelling, and advocacy opportunities

This program is open to Native artists across all disciplines who are ready to elevate their leadership and inspire change. Applications are open now through March 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM PT.

Visit nativeartsandcultures.org/lift for more information and to apply.

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Key Information for Partners and Collaborators:

• What is LIFT? LIFT provides one-year, $15,000 awards supporting emerging Native artists to develop new work and grow as impactful community leaders.
• Who can apply? LIFT is open to emerging Native artists across all disciplines who reside in the U.S., are not enrolled in higher education during the award period, and are shaping community-driven creative futures. Eligible applicants must be enrolled members of a U.S. federally or state-recognized tribe, or of Native Hawaiian ancestry.
• Why LIFT? LIFT nurtures the next generation of Native artists by supporting the creation of new work, strengthening creative leadership, and building pathways for Native artists to shape cultural futures and community well-being.
• Award Amount: $15,000 (with at least $5,000 for the artist’s well-being)
• Number of Awards: 15 awards total
• Application Deadline: March 19, 2026, at 8:00 PM PT (Pacific)
• Award Period: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027

Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence Exhibition - Call for Artists

Curated by Katherine Baronet. Presented by Andrea Lamarsaude, Owner and Gallerist, Art on Main.

This exhibition will provide women artists, with little to no gallery experience a place to exhibit their artwork. It will give them the opportunity to have a visual voice, which they may not have had before. This will be accomplished in an art exhibition where they can display their work in a professional gallery setting.

As part of this exhibition, Katherine Baronet and Art on Main owner, Andrea Lamarsaude will conduct an Artist Mentorship Workshop as to what is involved in preparing for an art exhibition. This includes the following components: artwork wired and framed, installation of the work, prepping walls, labeling/pricing artwork, how to handle sales, marketing tools (web, social media, email, and print, etc.) and how to invite people/public and their families and friends to an Artist Reception (Opening and Closing) of their work.

Women in Art – Revealing Our Magnificence is a juried exhibition celebrating the splendor, grandeur, and creative power of women artists.

Artists are invited to reflect on stories, qualities, or states of being that embody magnificence — whether through bold color, commanding form, movement, vision, or deeply personal expressions of authenticity. The work may evoke the awe of snow-covered mountains, radiant inner strength, or something incredibly grand, beautiful, or impressive.

This exhibition is intentionally inclusive and mentorship-focused, welcoming women artists (18+) of all ethnicities and backgrounds, particularly those with minimal prior gallery exhibition experience, offering both visibility and professional growth.

I want artists to awaken to their innate, authentic selves and reveal magnificence through line, form, color, movement, and energy.— Katherine Baronet, Curator

Curatorial Criteria

Artwork will be selected based on:

1. Line, shape, color, boldness, and use of space that reflect Revealing Our Magnificence
2. 3D form and motion that express grandeur or powerful presence
3. Creativity and originality in interpreting the exhibition theme
4. Emotional or visual impact that feels grand, beautiful, or impressive
5. Energy and movement that awaken the artist’s authentic voice

This exhibition is open to women artists of all ages (18 and over), ethnicity, and backgrounds. The participating artist should have had minimal gallery experience.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entry fee: $25 for two submissions. Entry fees are non-refundable.

All artwork must be for sale.
Art on Main will take a commission of 25% of any work sold. Note the gallery’s normal commission is 40%.

The City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture will hold 2 free informational sessions on how to apply for the Centro de Artes Open Call. RSVP here to reserve your spot: https://publicinput.com/cdaopencall

• Thursday, February 5, 2026 |6-7pm | In-Person at Centro de Artes
• Thursday, February 19, 2026 |6-7pm | Online via WebEx