For artists
Apply.
The Chris Potter Art Foundation supports emerging Santa Barbara artists. If that's you, we want to hear from you.
What you can apply for
- Annual Scholarship — one-on-one mentorship and direct career support, awarded each fall.
- Materials Grant — direct funding for supplies (paints, canvas, framing).
- Mentorship sessions — a free consultation with an established local painter.
Eligibility
- You're an emerging artist (any medium, painting strongly preferred).
- You live or work in Santa Barbara County.
- You're at a stage where this support meaningfully changes what you can make next.
When applications open
The annual scholarship cycle runs alongside the fall Plein Air Santa Barbara show, with the recipient announced shortly after. Materials grants and mentorship are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Specific dates for the next cycle will be posted here. Want a heads-up when applications open? Email us and we'll add you to the list.
Apply now
Tell us about your work.
Until the dedicated application form is live, use the contact form below — your name, what you make, a link to your work, and a few sentences on what kind of support would help most. We'll take it from there.