Deadline: 30-Jun-23
Entries are now being accepted for the 2023 LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award.
Citi is a long-standing supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and building an inclusive culture for communities across the globe. As the world recovers from the long-term effects of COVID-19, it’s especially vital to champion diverse voices in all communities, and help enable their growth and progress.
That’s why Citi supported the LGBTQ+ Emerging Artist Award in honor of self-expression, and the thousands of customers who have updated their chosen first name on their eligible Citi-branded consumer credit and debit cards to match who they are.
Award Details
- The Award provided 15 outstanding emerging LGBTQ+ music artists with $10,000 each to help support their creative journeys.
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists from across the globe are invited to apply, dependent on the stated eligibility requirements.
- Additionally, artists must provide project updates at 6 months and one year after receiving the award.
- Eligible emerging artists must:
- Self-identify as LGBTQ+
- Be 18+
- Be in the early stages of their creative development, with 2-10 years of creating and performing
- Have a focused creative direction and goals, with evidence of developing their artistic “voice”
- Have yet to be substantially supported within the music industry, the media, or the public at large
- Are creating and performing original music that can be shared and viewed as part of the request for support. Body of work can be within a broad range of genres/styles
- Clearly articulate how the award will be used to support their artistic vision and goals
- Music Forward will be evaluating applications on the following:
- Breadth of body of work
- Strength of body of work
- Artistic vision
- Articulation of award goals
- Brand alignment*
- *Artist brand should not impact negatively on the company and the reputation of its brand.
For more information, visit Music Forward Foundation.