Deadline: 1-Oct-21
The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) is seeking applications to Support Professional Artist to assist artists with making new art, growing artistic skills and marketing to a broader audience.
This grant is designed to assist artists with the cost of materials, supplies and resources used to create new work, professional development or learning opportunities (no travel) and/or marketing or promotional expenses.
Funding Information
- You may request up to $1,000. You may receive a partial award based on the recommendations of the committee, funds available, and/or documentation provided.
- NOTE: Applicants selected will receive a 1099 for awards $600 and over.
Eligibility Criteria
This grant program is for individuals across disciplines who meet the following criteria:
- Are professional, working artists (age 18 and older);
- Definition: individuals who devote a significant portion of their time to the creation of personal artwork. The professional artist is likely paid for performances, sells their artwork, or shares their independent body of work with the public on a regular basis. Individuals working in a creative industry primarily producing commercial work are not eligible. Artists should be focused on realizing their own creative or aesthetic ideas, rather than on documentation or journalism. The term “artist” applies broadly across disciplines, including performing, visual, literary, film, fashion and multi-disciplinary artists.
- Live in Franklin County OR live in a county bordering Franklin County AND primarily exhibit, perform, produce or present artistic work in the city of Columbus;
- Have had residency in Franklin County or a county bordering Franklin County for at least one year prior to the date of application;
- Are NOT enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students.
For more information, visit https://www.gcac.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Support-for-Professional-Artists-Individuals1.pdf