Art for Hope Grant: Empowering Artists for Change

The Hyundai Motor India Foundation (HMIF) drives impactful initiatives in line with Hyundai’s global vision, “Progress for Humanity.” Focusing on uplifting communities, HMIF works across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, environment, and culture. One of its primary objectives is to foster creativity and innovation, particularly in the arts. The “Art for Hope” grant exemplifies this mission, supporting Indian artists to create meaningful projects that align with social and environmental themes. Through its initiatives, HMIF seeks to empower artists by providing them with the resources they need to bring their visions to life, while ensuring that art remains accessible to the broader public. The foundation’s efforts reflect Hyundai’s core belief that art and culture are vital tools for community building and progress. Art for Hope is not only an opportunity for artists to showcase their talent but also a platform to create work that resonates with societal needs and challenges, creating lasting change.

The “Art for Hope” grant is designed to support artists across various forms of expression, including visual art, performance, digital art, folk and traditional arts, crafts, and community arts. The grant aims to help artists procure the necessary materials for project execution or support their livelihood if materials are already available. Selected artists will receive funding in two phases: 50% upon selection and 50% after the project is completed and publicly exhibited. The initiative is open to artists across India, with a preference for youth, women, and those from non-metro areas. The grant seeks to foster works that address pressing social or environmental issues, encouraging artists to create impactful, community-driven projects. All completed works will be showcased in a group public exhibition in Delhi/NCR or another location as decided by HMIF.