The Joyce Awards provide $100,000 unrestricted awards to Great Lakes-based artists and culture bearers, paired with $40,000 grants to local organizations chosen by the artists. Eligible disciplines include visual arts, performing arts, film and media, multimedia, literary arts, and traditional or community-based cultural practices. Eligibility rotates by state annually, with four awards given each year following nomination, application, and panel review.
Artists and culture bearers in visual arts, performing arts, film and media, multimedia, literary arts, and traditional or community-based cultural practices are eligible. Eligibility rotates by state: Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin in 2026; Illinois, Indiana, Ohio in 2027.
