Great Meadows Foundation

Great Meadows Foundation Great Meadows Foundation is a grant giving foundation, launched in 2016 by contemporary art collector and philanthropist Al Shands (1928-2021).

More information at greatmeadowsfoundation.org Great Meadows Foundation supports visual arts professionals in Kentucky with grants to research, connect, and participate more actively in the broader contemporary art world.

Round 32 of Great Meadows Foundation’s Artist Professional Development Grants is now open!To date, we’ve given more than...
08/13/2026

Round 32 of Great Meadows Foundation’s Artist Professional Development Grants is now open!

To date, we’ve given more than $1.3 million to support Kentucky artists in travel that enriches their artist practice and helps them engage with the global contemporary art discourse.

Complete details, including artist eligibility, types of projects funded, and important dates, can be found at greatmeadowsfoundation.org/artist-professional-development-grants/

Remember, ALL applicants are required to have a meeting with the director before applying. The deadline to schedule a meeting is Sunday, September 27, 2026. To schedule a meeting, email [email protected].

Earlier this year, we held the first symposium in our new annual series at The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky. A stella...
08/11/2026

Earlier this year, we held the first symposium in our new annual series at The Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky. A stellar roster of arts professionals from the state and around the country gathered to share their insights on this year’s theme.

Now you can watch the day’s presentations on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/
🎥 Audrey Cecil Films & Photography

Save the date for our next symposium!
Friday, September 18, 2026
University of Kentucky | Gray Design Building

We’re pleased to announce the latest recipients of our Artist Professional Development Grant program.Follow along as we ...
08/06/2026

We’re pleased to announce the latest recipients of our Artist Professional Development Grant program.

Follow along as we post one of our awardees for this grant cycle each day, and to learn more about the grantees’ artistic practices and their travel activities, visit the News section at greatmeadowsfoundation.org.

We’re pleased to announce the latest recipients of our Artist Professional Development Grant program.Follow along as we ...
08/02/2026

We’re pleased to announce the latest recipients of our Artist Professional Development Grant program.

Follow along as we post one of our awardees for this grant cycle each day, and to learn more about the grantees’ artistic practices and their travel activities, visit the News section at greatmeadowsfoundation.org.

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