Vermont Arts Council announces Artist Development Grants 2021 – U.S.
Deadline: 11-Jan-21
The Vermont Arts Council is inviting applications for its Artist Development Grants to support artists at all stages of their careers. Grants can fund activities that enhance mastery of an artist’s craft or skills; activities that increase the viability of an artist’s business; or for teaching artists, developing the skills necessary to provide instruction in K-12 schools remotely during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Funding may also support aspects of the creation of new work when the activity allows the grantee to accept a rare and important opportunity.
Funding Information
Grant amounts range from $250-$1000.
Funds are limited; grant awards generally do not exceed $500, though higher levels of funding are considered if an artist demonstrates that the proposed activity will greatly advance their professional standing.
Eligible Expenses
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Eligible expenses for such activities include, but are not limited to:
Advanced study of technique or practice with a mentor.
Attending a professional conference to build business or artistic skills or knowledge.
Contracting professional services including photographic documentation of work, contract preparation or business incorporation, creation of accounting systems, developing e-commerce on a website, creation of marketing materials, etc.
Marketing, planning, purchasing some materials or renting space for new exhibitions or performances.
Adapting and responding to the current COVID-19 crisis.
Travel within the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
Who May Apply?
Individual Vermont artists who:
Have been residents of Vermont for a minimum of one year prior to the application deadline and are residents at the time the award is granted.
Are eighteen years of age or older at the time of application.
Have submitted all required reports on any prior Council grants.
Vermont artist groups who:
Have one member who meets all of the above requirements and is assigned as representative of the group.
Who May Not Apply?
Artists whose projects involve activities for which college credit is given.
Artists who have received any other Arts Council grant in the same fiscal year to support the same project.
Artists who have received an Artist Development Grant between September 2020 and June 2021.
Application Preparation
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Applicants will be asked to provide a narrative description of the proposed activity and explain how the activity contributes to goals related to their artistic craft and/or business.
Applicants must be able to state a relevant goal they are working toward. Some biographical information or facts from the resume of key individuals may be needed.
All applicants will complete a project budget and narrative. Additional details— such as a URL leading to more information about your proposed activity, a notice of acceptance to a workshop, residency, or other opportunities when possible; a contract between collaborators; or estimates for professional services —may also be necessary.
Review Process
Applications are evaluated based on the criteria listed and are reviewed by an internal panel. Funding recommendations are submitted to the Vermont Arts Council’s executive director for approval.
For more information, visit https://www.vermontartscouncil.org/grants/artists/artist-development