Grant Details
Suleman Annual Grant for Arts: Call for Artists
The Suleman Annual Grant for Art has been developed for young creative practitioners based in Pakistan. With the intention to express support for diverse artists who are curious and sensitive towards wider socio-political concerns that inform their research, materials and modes of communication, the basis of this initiative is to provide a unique opportunity to actualise an ambitious project which can span up to, and no longer than 9 months.
As we are increasingly aware of the lacuna of investment into art in Pakistan, the funds from this initiative are to keep inspiring innovative methods of practice and to encourage artists to produce work that is close to their heart which engages and addresses the need for courageous thought and discussions via design, art and sensorial methods. With hopes to widen spaces and opportunities for artistic representation, the grant does not have a thematic restriction or a requirement for specific mediums.
The SAGA Annual Grant is for PKR 500,000. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email for an interview. Currently, SAGA can only select one creative practitioner.
The successful candidate will be issued the Grant in tiers and/or milestone achievements.
The final project, in whichever form the artist chooses this to be – will be uploaded on the SAGA website. The artist will have up to 60 days after the project period ends to submit a grant closeout report.
OPEN CALL FOR 2026-2027
Important dates:
Deadline for submissions: Monday, March 30, 2026, at 11:55 pm, to be submitted via email only.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed and interviewed for further selection.
The selected candidate will be announced mid-April 2026.
Upon signing the SAGA contract, the project should commence on May 1, 2026 and culminate in its entirety with a public outcome by December 24, 2026.
Application Requirements
– The grant is only available to artists based in Pakistan.
– A completed application form which can be downloaded from the website and submitted only via email : sagaartgrant@gmail.com
– A CV/ Resume of no more than 2 pages which includes the applicant’s full name, contact address, email and contact numbers, occupation (if applicable) and a copy of your CNIC
– A portfolio of no more than 10 works with their titles, mediums and year(s) of production specified. If you would like to share audio visual work, website links and additional online portfolios please ensure the links are functioning and have open access.
– When submitting via email, all the above should be submitted into three documents:
- LastName_FirstName_SAGA2026_ApplicationForm
- LastName_FirstName_SAGA2026_Portfolio (Should not exceed 10 MB)
- LastName_FirstName_SAGA2026_CV
– ALL REQUESTED INFORMATION SHOULD BE COMPOSED AS REQUESTED IN A SINGLE EMAIL. Multiple emails from the same applicant will not be entertained.
– The successful candidate will be issued the Grant in tiers and/or milestone achievements.
– The final project, in whichever form the applicant chooses this to be – will be uploaded on the SAGA website. The artist will have up to 60 days after the project period ends to submit a grant closeout report.
– Incomplete and late applications will not be entertained, following the name and size formats /word limit is crucial.
– Please ensure the application is submitted well before the deadline, last minute applications may face website errors due to high traffic; we are not responsible for late submissions.
click on the ‘download form’ button to access the application form. Once complete, you may submit it with all other required documents and information to sagaartgrant@gmail.com
Suleman Annual Grant for Art
2026-2027 Open Call Closed
Thank you to everyone who applied for the 2026-2027 Suleman Annual Grant for Art. The application period has now closed, and the selected grant recipient has been announced.
We are grateful for the thoughtful and diverse proposals received from artists across Pakistan. Information regarding future editions of the grant will be announced on this page and through SAGA’s communication channels.
About the Grant
The Suleman Annual Grant for Art has been developed for young creative practitioners based in Pakistan. With the intention to support diverse artists who are curious and sensitive towards wider socio-political concerns that inform their research, materials, and modes of communication, this initiative provides a unique opportunity to realise an ambitious project over a period of up to nine months.
As we are increasingly aware of the lack of sustained investment in the arts in Pakistan, the grant seeks to encourage innovative artistic practices and support work that engages courageous thought and meaningful dialogue through art, design, and sensory experience. The grant has no thematic restriction and welcomes proposals across all artistic mediums.
The SAGA Annual Grant awards PKR 500,000 to one selected creative practitioner. The grant is disbursed in stages according to agreed project milestones.
Upon completion, the recipient’s final project will be presented on the SAGA website. The artist is also required to submit a grant closeout report within 60 days of completing the project.
2026-2027 Grant Recipient
Fatima Alibhai
Archive: 2026-2027 Open Call
Application period: Closed
Submission deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026
The 2026-2027 open call invited applications from artists based in Pakistan. One creative practitioner was selected to develop a project between May and December 2026 through the support of the Suleman Annual Grant for Art.
Future Calls
Information about future editions of the Suleman Annual Grant for Art will be announced on this page. We encourage artists to revisit this page for updates on upcoming open calls.