The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant

The Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Emergency Grant is an ongoing emergency assistance program established by the Adolph & Esther Gottlieb Foundation to provide one-time financial support to professional visual artists facing unforeseen catastrophic events such as medical emergencies, fires, floods, or accidents. The program is designed to help artists overcome immediate crises rather than fund artistic projects or replace lost income

1\. Have at Least 10 Years of Professional Practice Applicants should demonstrate a minimum of 10 years in the mature phase of their artistic career. Maturity is based on artistic development and commitment rather than age. 2\. Work in Eligible Disciplines Applicants must be practicing: Painters Sculptors Printmakers 3\. Demonstrate Financial Need Applicants must show that they lack the resources to address the emergency. 4\. Have Experienced a Recent Catastrophic Event Examples include: Serious illness Fire Flood Accident Other sudden emergencies 5\. Submit Required Documentation Applications typically require: Description of the emergency Supporting evidence and documentation Financial information Professional references familiar with at least ten years of the applicant's work Applications are usually reviewed within four to six weeks, although urgent situations may be expedited.