At Cherry Mountain, our mission is to find meaningful ways to support artists. We may not be a massive institution, but the Cherry Lotto Grant is our way of supporting artists and investing in their ability to keep creating. This grant gives the selected artist a financial boost to fund their next project, help with everyday expenses, or get the resources they need to fuel their creativity.
Our goal is to continue offering these grants and, in time, increase the amount we can give to support even more artists. We believe every creative, from designers to visionaries, deserves that extra push to keep going, and this grant is our way of helping with that.
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Cherry Mountain is excited to give one lucky artist a $1000 grant—it's as simple as playing the lotto!
Artists can sign up for the Cherry Lotto Grant, where one winner will be randomly selected. Each participant receives one free entry, multiple entries will be disqualified.
MUST FOLLOW @CHERRYMOUNTAINARTS ON INSTAGRAM FOR ENTRY TO BE VALID.
How to Enter:
- Follow the link below.
- You can submit one entry to the lotto, entries are free.
- There will be one winner chosen.
- Please make sure you enter valid information.
Requirements:
You must currently live in Chicago, be an actively practicing artist or creative, and follow Cherry Mountain on social media. If selected, you’ll need to provide valid ID, proof of Chicago residency, examples of recent creative work, and a brief explanation of how you plan to use the grant before receiving funds.
Important Dates:
Entries open: November 9, 2026
Entries close: November 16, 2026
Winner announced: November 20, 2026, or later if additional time is needed to confirm eligibility.
