Helen Walker Performing Arts Grants in the US

Deadline: 1-Jun-22

The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) has launched The Helen Walker Performing Arts Fund Grant to support to the performing arts throughout Alaska.

Goals 

• Build an Alaskan arts and culture sector for the future
• Illustrate the value of the arts through arts-integrated approaches
• Grow Alaska’s creative economy and develop the workforce of tomorrow
• Enable all Alaskans to lead expressive lives
• Strengthen ASCA’s role as a cultural policy leader in the state and locally

Funding Information

Eligible Projects

• Presenting/touring presentations including: theater, dance, opera/musical theater, music, performances for young audiences, literary readings/storytelling, folk & traditional arts, and media arts. Funds can be used for any expenses directly related to the project.
• Presentations specifically designed to attract new audiences, reach underserved populations (geographic, economic or individuals with disabilities) or underserved performing arts disciplines.
• Participation in workshops, conferences and other professional development opportunities for performing arts organizations volunteer and/or paid staff.

• Alaska nonprofit organizations with 501c3 status, in business for at least three years;
• Units of government;
• Tribal entities and schools if the project is not part of school curriculum or for credit.

Review Criteria

• Extent to which community (geographic or cultural) lacks access to the arts;
• The artistic quality of the proposed project;
• Impact of the project on the organization and/or the community;
• Education opportunities and outreach to the community;