Deadline: 31-Dec-20
The Keep Indy Creating Relief Fund, administered by the Arts Council of Indianapolis, was created for individuals working in the central Indiana arts sector and impacted by the current public health crisis.
Primary concern is for the health and well being of individuals: specifically independent artists and laid off or furloughed arts and culture workers from small-to-midsize nonprofit arts and cultural organizations.
The Keep Indy Creating Relief Fund will be administered by the Arts Council of Indianapolis in partnership with lead philanthropic partners and with guidance and support from Indy Music Strategy, Indiana Humanities, Create Indy, and others.
Funding Information
- This fund will provide rapid response $1,000 grants to help individuals with immediate, dire financial needs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must live in Marion County or one of the seven surrounding counties.
- Artists must work in at least one of the following disciplines: Music, literature, dance, theater, visual, and/or media. (Commercial artists working in video, graphic design, promotion, events, event photography, etc., are not eligible).
- Applicants must have documented proof of consistent work in the arts sector for two years prior to March 2020.
- Individuals must make at least 40% of their income from their artistic practice.
- Priority will be given to individuals who do not have health insurance and/or access to sick days and who demonstrate dire financial need.
For more information, visit https://indykeepscreating.org/apply/