The Spring 2026 Trio Grant finalists have been selected by the Wendy Wagner Foundation, highlighting a group of women artists based in Houston whose work reflects a strong range of ideas and approaches.
Spring 2026 Trio Grant Finalists
Carolina Borja
Maddie Casagranda
Jiayi Chen
Luisa Duarte
Heather Johnson
Cathie Kayser
Ruhee Maknojia
Danielle Moss
Preetika Rajgariah
Ana Villagomez
About the Trio Grants
The Wendy Wagner Foundation awards the Trio Grants twice each year, supporting women artists working across disciplines. Each cycle focuses on artists who are actively building their work and contributing to the broader creative community.
This year’s Spring 2026 Trio Grant finalists reflect a mix of studio practices and evolving work. While each approach is different, there is a shared sense of direction that stood out throughout the review process.
What’s Next
The selection process is now moving into the final stage, with recipients for the Spring 2026 Trio Grants to be announced May 1, 2026.
To learn more about the program and upcoming grant cycles, visit
https://wendywagnerfoundation.org/grants
You can also explore more of the finalists’ work through their individual websites and Instagram profiles.