Wagner Work Grant

We’re excited to announce the Printed Matter Publisher Work Grant, a new annual cycle of unrestricted grants available to artists’ book publishers, made possible with the generous support of Wagner Foundation. 

The program offers funding to independent presses with a history of artists’ book publishing, acknowledging awardees’ accomplishments in past work and providing the capacity-building funds to enable future book projects and publisher sustainability. In 2024, three unrestricted grants of $10,000 USD will be awarded to three independent artists’ book publishers. Printed Matter will also extend a featured exhibitor presence at a forthcoming Printed Matter’s NY or LA Art Book Fair to selected presses.

Applications will be reviewed by Printed Matter and a guest jury, taking into account past work of the imprint, the strength of upcoming projects outlined, and the potential impact of the award.

Applications are now open via Submittable through September 9, 2024, 11:59PM EST. There is no cost to apply.