Through an annual open call, the Beyond the Mountains Fund will award one $10,000 grant and ten $5,000 grants to artists pursuing projects that fall outside traditional funding structures. Supporting Indigenous, emerging, mid-career, and established artists exploring new directions, the program will strengthen Montana’s arts ecosystem, build community connections, and increase the visibility and impact of artists’ work. The Fund recognizes artists as essential contributors to the cultural life of Montana and the broader Mountain West.

The goal of Beyond the Mountains Fund is to directly support artists who innovate and take risks in areas and practices that are often difficult to fund. By providing resources and visibility, we aim to help artists broaden the reach of their work to new audiences.