The Open Fund Artist Project Grant supports visual artist initiatives that are experimental, collaborative, and public-oriented. This includes wide-reaching and innovative projects that are unique to communities and the culture at large. Examples of past recipients include the presentation of creative and experimental work via film screenings, exhibition series, pop-up presentations, printed matter, educational models, and civic sites, in addition to other inventive models of artistic engagements. The Open Fund will award $180,000 in grants in 2026 to support at least 18 projects by visual artists or artist groups residing in Wisconsin. This initiative is made possible through the generous support of the Ruth Foundation for the Arts and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Regional Re-granting Program.