Welcome to the ArtsFairfax online application system!
This online application system is used for a variety of ArtsFairfax programs including grants, the ArtsFairfax Awards, public art, Capital One Hall space use, and the artist residency program.
First time here?
Please click "Sign Up" to complete the registration process and create your free Submittable login credentials. Be sure to keep this login information for your records.
Before Beginning an Application:
- Take a few minutes to review the guidelines (available on the ArtsFairfax website and below with each category) including eligibility requirements.
- Keep a record of your user name and password (each artist/team/organization may have only one).
Grant Applicants:
- Additional resources including grant information session presentations, sample applications, and grant guidelines are located on the ArtsFairfax website.
- Grant applicants are encouraged to attend a grant information session where the grant guidelines, review process, and online application are explained in detail.
- Please contact ArtsFairfax for instructions if you plan to apply for a grant with a Fiscal Sponsor.
Dates & deadlines:
Check each submission for time due and please don't wait until the last minute to submit.
Contact:
Grants: Kelley Choi (kchoi@artsfairfax.org) or Nicole Powlison (npowlison@artsfairfax.org)
Capital One Hall: Shannon Smith (ssmith@artsfairfax.org)
Poetry Program: Shannon Smith (ssmith@artsfairfax.org)
Call for Artists/Qualifications - Macerich at Tyson's Corner: Allison Mui Mitchell (amui@artsfairfax.org)
ArtsFairfax Awards nominations: Debbie Mueller (DMueller@artsfairfax.org)
Read the complete Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant Guidelines here.
Summary
Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grants are non-matching grants to Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, and City of Falls Church arts organizations to fund free and reduced-price tickets and transportation for performances, workshops, classes, and camps for people who may not have regular opportunities to experience the arts.
Award Amount
Applicants may request up to $5,000. No match is required. A Ticket & Participation Subsidy Grant is paid in full at the time of the award.
Eligible Expenses
a) Ticket Value (for free or reduced-priced tickets for performances)
b) Fees/Tuition for classes, workshops, and/or camps.
c) Transportation expenses.
Deadlines
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until available funds are expended through June 30, 2025.
- Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) – complete and email this form to NCS to be matched with one of the County’s many human service centers including early childhood, teen, community, and seniors.
- Fairfax County Department of Transportation contact and programs
- List of human services organizations
- Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) arts division contacts
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 FY26 ArtsFairfax Grant applications. Refer to the Grant Guidelines for review criteria.
Instructions
- Complete the grant application eligibility quiz (i.e., Operating Support, Project Support) through ArtsFairfax’s online grant portal.
- Complete the Organization Profile form below.
- After submitting, visit your account submissions page. Locate the Organization Profile in your list of submissions.
- Download your Organization Profile.
- Upload the PDF of your Organization Profile to your FY26 ArtsFairfax grant application where requested.
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 FY26 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 your application's deadline.
Applications are due by 7:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025.
ArtsFairfax’s Operating Support Grant Program advances the arts in Fairfax County by supporting the goals and objectives of the county’s arts organizations, helping them maintain and develop their programs, services, and facilities. ArtsFairfax embraces the county’s One Fairfax racial and social equity policy. Artists and arts organizations receiving 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 deployment of policies, programs, and services.
View the Grant Guidelines on our Website.
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 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 Friday, March 28, 2025.
ArtsFairfax’s Operating Support Grant Program advances the arts in Fairfax County by supporting the goals and objectives of the county’s arts organizations, helping them maintain and develop their programs, services, and facilities. ArtsFairfax embraces the county’s One Fairfax racial and social equity policy. Artists and arts organizations receiving 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 deployment of policies, programs, and services.
View the Grant Guidelines on our Website.
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 your application's deadline.
This application references the Organization Profile, which can be found at this link: ArtsFairfax Submittable
The ArtsFairfax Awards recognize the visionary contributions that the arts bring to Fairfax County and the Cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. The event brings together elected officials, business professionals, and arts and community leaders to celebrate artists, arts organizations, and the private sector.
Education Award
The Education Award recognizes an artist or arts organization for providing exceptional arts education opportunities and experiences.
Impact Award
The Impact Award recognizes an arts organization, program, or activity that has provided significant impact in the Fairfax community.
Philanthropy Award
The Philanthropy Award acknowledges private sector support of the arts in Fairfax County and/or the Cities of Fairfax or Falls Church, by honoring an individual, corporation, or foundation that has provided leadership funding, long-term monetary support, or significant investment in the arts.
ArtsFairfax Awards Nomination Process
Eligibility:
Nominated individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations must reside in or conduct the predominant portion of their professional activity in Fairfax County or the Cities of Fairfax or Falls Church. Past winners are not eligible to win the same award, but may be nominated in a different category.
Submissions:
The deadline for nominations is 5:00pm on Friday, February 28, 2025. Notification to award winners will be made on or before March 31, 2025.
All applications must be submitted via this online portal. All application questions must be answered (maximum of 500 words per response).
Submission of up to two (2) supplemental materials is optional, but encouraged. Supplemental materials may include, but are not limited to, program brochures, press reviews or articles, testimonials, letters of support, or other marketing materials.
Nominations of multiple individuals or organizations by one nominator are allowed. Please complete a separate form for each nomination. Self-nominations are accepted. If you are aware that you and others would like to nominate the same individual or organization, we encourage you to collaborate and submit a single nomination, if possible. Submitting multiple nominations does not increase the chances of receiving an award.
Questions:
Please contact Caroline Barnes at cbarnes@artsfairfax.org for additional information and assistance.
Recognition:
ArtsFairfax will announce Awards winners to the public through our website, press releases, e-newsletters, and social media. ArtsFairfax will ask awardees to provide biographical information and photos. We will arrange to conduct a video interview with each awardee during the summer. We will present the video as part of the awards ceremony. The video interview will be the property of ArtsFairfax and used in future promotions.
ArtsFairfax Awards Event:
The 2025 ArtsFairfax Awards will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 11:30am-2:00pm at the Hyatt Regency Reston. We offer each awardee four (4) complimentary tickets to attend the ArtsFairfax Awards. Tables or additional seats may be purchased at special sponsorship or nonprofit rates.