In 2024, the Rubin launched a new annual grant program to support artists, creatives, and scholars who are expanding awareness and understanding of Himalayan art globally, as well as the rich cultural legacy and living traditions of the greater Himalayan region.
Over the past two years, the Rubin has supported 32 projects from around the world with grants ranging from $3,000 to $25,000, depending on the scale, impact, and needs of each proposal.
The Rubin x Research grants aim to support scholars who are broadening Himalayan art research to generate further knowledge, documentation, and general awareness of the field.
The Rubin x Art Projects grants support artists and creatives whose practices give visibility to the rich cultural legacy and living traditions of the Himalayan region and its power to inspire societies today.
Examples of projects that have received grants include a new conservation training program in Mongolia; documentation of historic art in central Bhutan and Nepal; research that focuses on the provenance of objects from a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Darjeeling, India; Tibetan visual art teaching resources and materials for educators; a two-channel video installation in northern India that explores the Tibetan Buddhist concept of interdependence; new exhibitions, multimedia projects, and much more.
To apply for the 2026 grant cycle, a letter of inquiry must be submitted between February 16 and March 6, 2026.
To learn more and submit a letter of inquiry, visit rubinmuseum.org/grants.
