Lack of Grants Covering Living Expenses Prevents Artists from Full-Time Practice

Summary

Artists cannot find grants that cover basic living expenses, as most funding is earmarked for materials or specific unpaid projects. This forces artists to work full-time jobs, leaving only a few hours for creative work, and creating a cycle where they cannot produce enough to sell. The problem is unsolved because grant structures rarely include stipends for living costs, and there is no central resource to identify rare unrestricted grants, making it nearly impossible for emerging artists to transition to full-time art. This causes significant frustration and keeps artists trapped in a part-time creative practice, unable to scale their business or meet demand.