Applications are due by 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 

ArtsFairfax’s Operating Support Grants advance the arts in Fairfax County by helping the county’s arts organizations maintain and develop their programs, services, and facilities. We embrace the county’s One Fairfax racial and social equity policy. Arts organizations that receive ArtsFairfax grants must intentionally examine their operations, programs, and services to ensure that equity, diversity, access, and inclusion are taken into consideration with decision-making, development, and implementation. 

View the complete Grant Guidelines on the Guidelines & Eligibility tab on the Operating Support Grant webpage.

Complete the eligibility quiz below to begin your application.  The full text of the Eligibility Criteria for General Operating Support Grants can be reviewed within the Grant Guidelines linked above.

If you require accommodations or a translation in order to submit your application, please contact grants@artsfairfax.org at least two weeks prior to your application's deadline.   

This application references the Organization Profile, which can be found at this link: ArtsFairfax Submittable

Applications are due by 7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 

ArtsFairfax’s Operating Support Grants advance the arts in Fairfax County by helping the county’s arts organizations maintain and develop their programs, services, and facilities. We embrace the county’s One Fairfax racial and social equity policy. Arts organizations that receive ArtsFairfax grants must intentionally examine their operations, programs, and services to ensure that equity, diversity, access, and inclusion are taken into consideration with decision-making, development, and implementation. 

View the complete Grant Guidelines on the Guidelines & Eligibility tab on the Operating Support Grant webpage.

Complete the eligibility quiz below to begin your application.  The full text of Eligibility Criteria for General Operating Support Grants can be reviewed within the Grant Guidelines linked above.

If you require accommodations or a translation in order to submit your application, please contact grants@artsfairfax.org at least two weeks prior to your application's deadline.

This application references the Organization Profile, which can be found at this link: ArtsFairfax Submittable

Arts organizations will complete this form once as part of the application process for grants that require an organization profile. This form collects key information about an organization—including mission, vision, values, and demographics. Applicants will upload a PDF of this form with certain FY27 ArtsFairfax Grant applications. Refer to the Grant Guidelines for review criteria.    

Instructions:

1. Complete the grant application eligibility quiz (i.e., Operating Support, Project Support) through ArtsFairfax’s online grant portal. 
2. Complete the Organization Profile form below.
3. After submitting, visit your account submissions page. Locate the Organization Profile in your list of submissions. 
4. Download your Organization Profile. 
5. Upload the PDF of your Organization Profile to your FY27 ArtsFairfax grant application where requested. The Organization Profile is NOT a complete application.

Returning Applicants may update and resubmit last year's profile OR may begin a new Organization Profile. 

To update and resubmit last year's profile, you MUST request it be opened for editing.  Applicants must review all questions and answers, and update the required information within the profile before they resubmit. 

Check the Organization Profile form for completeness and accuracy before uploading to your FY27 ArtsFairfax grant applications.

If you require accommodations or a translation in order to submit your application, please contact grants@artsfairfax.org at least two weeks prior to your application's deadline.

Capital One Hall includes a state-of-the-art Main performance Hall, The Vault black box theatre, and Classrooms available for community use at specially negotiated rates for Fairfax County-based non-profit arts groups and arts-related programming by Fairfax County government agencies and Fairfax County Public schools. ArtsFairfax is accepting online applications for arts use of the spaces by eligible Fairfax County community arts organizations and agencies on behalf of the County. Applications will be screened for eligibility and provided to the County. Approved arts organizations and programs will be submitted to Capital One Hall's operator for integration into the Season VII schedule.         

Please visit https://artsfairfax.org/capitalonehall/ to view information on the Technical Specifications, Sample Contract, Costs, Seasonal List Development Calendar, and Application Process.   

Each organization can submit one application for all of the events they wish to apply for. Each application contains questions about the unique performances you wish to apply for, and use of all available spaces (Main Hall, Vault, and Classrooms).       

The seventh season starts September 1, 2027 and ends June 30, 2028.         

 If you're interested in using only the atrium, other non-arts spaces, or dates outside the designated for community use in the Capital One Hall, please contact info@CapitalOneHall.com. These spaces/dates are not covered by the Capital One Hall Community Partnership application process.         

Applications must be submitted by May 1, 2026 at 7pm EST.                           

Submission Deadline: 

Friday, March 6  (received by 7:00PM EST via Submittable) 

Project Overview

ArtsFairfax is seeking professional and emerging chalk artists to produce live artwork on PenFed Plaza at Tysons Corner Center for “Blossom Bash,” an official National Cherry Blossom Festival event. In addition to live performances, retail booths, and food and drink specials, “Blossom Bash” will feature a live chalk drawing festival, offering visibility and a unique opportunity to create impactful public art that will celebrate the annual blooming of Washington D.C.’s famed cherry blossom trees. 

Theme  

In honor of America’s 250th, chalk art should reflect the natural beauty of America's flora and fauna, celebrating the plants, animals, and landscapes that make our country beautiful. 

Prizes 

One winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and one winner will be chosen by Blossom Bash visitors in a “people’s choice” category. Both winners (2) will receive a gift card with a value of $500toa retailer of their choice at Tysons Corner Center(restrictions apply).

Eligibility and Expectations

• Open to both professional and emerging artists; preference will be given to artists who live or work in Fairfax County and its surrounding region. 
• Chalk artists at the event are not paid and there is no reimbursement for travel or lodging. 
• Artists must be on-site for the outdoor chalk festival on March 29, 2026 from 12pm to 4pm. Artwork should be completed during the event. 

    The event will take place from 12pm to 4pm. Access to PenFed Plaza begins at 11:30 am, and the selected artists are invited to begin their work at 12 pm. Blossom Bash will be held rain or shine.  

Each artwork area is approximately 5’x5’ (25 square feet). Artists must produce the artwork submitted or get written approval to change their design. All produced artwork is for public viewing. All artwork must be family-friendly and in keeping with the designated theme. Copywritten characters, logos, political statements, or obscenity are not permitted. Concept designs cannot include images generated through AI. 

Tysons Corner Center will provide (1) set of 48 soft pastels to selected artists. Any additional chalk and colors needed, particularly if the design has a predominant color, must be purchased by the artist(s) prior to the event. Only non-oil-based soft chalk/pastels in a solid form may be used. No acrylic paints, spray can pastels, oil-based pastels, hard pastels, etc. allowed. 

Submission Requirements

Interested artists should submit:

• A sketch/image AND brief description of their proposed chalk drawing. 
• 2-3 images of your prior artwork in any medium 

Selection Process 

• Artists will be accepted until all spots are filled. 
• Applications are due by Friday, March 6 at 7 pm ET; accepted artists will be notified by Friday, March 13. 

Tysons Corner Center is Virginia’s premier shopping destination, featuring hundreds of stores, restaurants, and entertainment spaces. Selected chalk artists will sketch on a plot on the right side of the North Ellipse.