Deadline: 31-Oct-21
The Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) is seeking applications for Uplifting Artist Ideas and Projects in the US.
Funding Information
All awards will be a flat $2,500, regardless of the project scope. Applicants selected will receive a 1099 for awards $600 and over.
What types of projects or events are eligible?
Performances, exhibits/exhibitions, film screenings, festivals, participatory public art projects, and arts events led by artists that:
- Take place within the city of Columbus; and
- Demonstrate payment to professional artists involved; and
- Are open and promoted to the public (free or ticketed).
What types of projects or events are NOT eligible?
- Previously completed activities (no reimbursements)
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit led projects (artists cannot submit on behalf of a nonprofit)
- Fundraising events
- Educational programs (including workshops) or youth programs
- Projects that use the arts as a tool to raise awareness
- Requests that overlap with Project Support, Operating Support, Individual Artist or Group grants
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/2021/03/Big-Ideas.pdf
