The Calyx Foundation for Contemporary Artists supports rising and developing artists through direct funding and curated exhibitions. We focus on artistic vision and clarity of practice, not sales history or social media presence. There are no application or participation fees
Supporting contemporary artists through grants, exhibitions, and visibility.
Programs
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Grants
Curated online exhibitions presented with professional gallery level care. Works may be available for acquisition. The Foundation takes a modest commission only on sold works.
Direct support for materials, production, studio costs, travel, documentation, and time to create.
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Exhibitions
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Guiding line
We help artists do better work, show it properly, and reach people who care.
Mission Statement
The Calyx Foundation for Contemporary Artists provides project-based grants to support ambitious contemporary artistic practices internationally. Grants are intended to assist artists in realizing new bodies of work, advancing significant projects, and sustaining long-term creative development.
Vision Statement
A cultural landscape where contemporary artists are supported early, protected while they grow, and empowered to sustain meaningful, independent creative practices.
About
our company
Founded by artist and curator Chris Harshfield, the Calyx Foundation for Contemporary Artists exists to support artists at critical stages of their careers. Calyx operates with an artist first philosophy rooted in transparency, integrity, and long term thinking.
We provide direct financial support and curated exhibition opportunities designed to help artists sustain meaningful practices outside commercial pressure. Calyx does not charge application fees, does not operate pay to play programs, and does not take ownership or control of an artist’s work.
The name Calyx comes from the protective outer layer of a flower during early growth. It reflects our role: to support artists with care and professionalism while they build lasting practices.
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