DRS Arts Company has announced the DRS Arts Grant 2027, an initiative supporting Indian visual artists at different stages of their creative practice. The grant offers a total funding corpus of ₹3,90,000 across three grants and one award, with opportunities for young, emerging and established artists.
Applications are open from 3 November 2026 to 30 November 2026. The initiative welcomes eligible Indian visual artists working across painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and other visual disciplines.
Grant Categories and Funding
The DRS Arts Grant 2027 includes four funding opportunities designed for artists at different stages of their careers.
- DRS Artist Grant – ₹2,40,000: Open to artists aged 30 years and above with a minimum of five years of independent artistic practice.
- DRS Emerging Practice Grant – ₹60,000: For artists aged 25–29 years who are developing an independent artistic practice.
- DRS Young Artist Grant – ₹60,000: Open to artists aged 18–24 years, including art students and self-taught practitioners.
- Ravindra Salve Promising Artist Award – ₹30,000: A one-time award for artists under 30 years, recognising exceptional artistic promise.
Purpose of the Grant
The funding is intended to support artistic practice, research, experimentation and future development. By offering different grant categories, the initiative seeks to provide financial support to visual artists at various stages of their professional and creative journeys.
Notes about the Grant
| Event | Details |
| Opportunity Name | DRS Arts Grant 2027 |
| Organiser | DRS Arts Company® |
| Location | Ahmedabad, India |
| Eligibility | Indian visual artists working in painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography and other visual disciplines. |
| Funding | ₹3,90,000 across three grants and one award |
| Application Opens | 3 November 2026 |
| Deadline | 30 November 2026 |
| Final Announcement | 25 December 2026 |
| Grant Disbursement | Begins 1 January 2027 |
| Application Link | https://drsartsgrant.com |
How to Apply
Interested artists can review the grant categories, eligibility requirements and application procedure through the official DRS Arts Grant website.
Application and Grant Details: https://drsartsgrant.com
The DRS Arts Grant 2027 provides an opportunity for Indian visual artists to seek financial support for the continued development of their artistic practice. Eligible applicants are encouraged to review the requirements and submit their applications before the deadline of 30 November 2026.
Takeaway
The DRS Arts Grant 2027 offers funding opportunities for Indian visual artists across different age groups and stages of artistic practice. With a total corpus of ₹3.9 lakh, the initiative supports artistic research, experimentation and professional development. Interested artists should review the eligibility criteria and complete their applications by 30 November 2026.
