HAC’s mission is to support artists, especially at this time. Here you’ll find resources such as available grants, online classes, and virtual exhibition opportunities. For the most up-to-date information, please check back frequently and reach out to the contacts in individual listings or visit their websites.
Scholarships
Usdan’s Creative Writing scholarship – The Poet in U
Calling all young creative writers on LI & NYC to submit 2-3 pages of any genre for a chance to win a FULL scholarship to Usdan’s 4 week sessions this summer.
Click this link for more information and to apply-Poet in U Application
To view the current HAC scholarships, go to our Arts in Education page using this link.
Call to Artists
Deadline for Artist Submission: June 1, 2026
Studio Rentals, Residencies, and Collectives:
Eglevsky Ballet has several areas in their Academy in Bethpage available for rent. The lobby space, accommodates 50-60 standing with bar height tables, main dance studio, 125 with room for performance. Tables and chairs are available as part of the package. They also have three other studio spaces that can be rented at an additional price either in combination with the others, or separately. All are equipped with stereo and televisions that are included in the price. For details contact the Academy at 516-746-1115/ info@eglevskyballet.org
For more information on rental opportunities go to https://artleagueli.org/
The Firefly Artists is a newly renovated cooperative gallery in Northport Village. For more information, visit thefireflyartists.com.
The Textile Arts Center seeks applicants for the 13th Cycle of TAC’S Artists in Residence (TAC AIR). TAC AIR is a nine month program that combines studio access with a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, regular critical dialogue and mentorship, providing residents an opportunity to learn and explore the textile medium, and an alternative to traditional higher education programs.
Learn more: https://textileartscenter.com/artist-opportunities/artist-in-residence/
Studio Space Available
East Northport, $400 on a month-to-month basis. Includes heat, electricity, and water. Call or text 516-982-8287.
Grant Opportunities
NYSCA/A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund
NYSCA/A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund is Now Accepting Applications!
The Creative Opportunity Fund provides general operating support grants of $2,000-$5,000 to small professional theatres with budgets under $500,000 working throughout New York State.
The grant aims to distribute flexible funding to support theatres throughout the state with capacity building and stabilization and to increase funding opportunities for theatres who have been left out of mainstream funding opportunities. The Creative Opportunity Fund is a regrant New York State Council on the Arts program.
Virtual Info Sessions led by A.R.T./New York staff are available! We will cover the evaluation criteria, eligibility, and application process. Virtual Attendees can also ask questions about the application and are encouraged to review the grant website and application before attending the info session.
Reach out to grants@art-newyork.org with any questions!
Artists and Project Grants
Check website for the current grant cycle. Innovate Grant distributes (2) $550.00 grants each quarter, to one Visual Artist and one Photographer. Grant cycles are in the Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.
Check out available grant opportunities here