Greater Denton Arts Council’s Artist Micro-Grant program will award individual artists of various disciplines up to $500 per grant to complete a creative project.
Donor Name: Greater Denton Arts Council
State: Texas
County: Denton County (TX)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/20/2022
Size of the Grant: $500
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
Designed to encourage the many musicians, actors, poets, visual artists, actors, writers, and designers of their community, artists of all backgrounds and practices are encouraged to apply.
In keeping with the goals of the Texas Commission on the Arts, projects that encourage or enhance cultural diversity and/or serve underserved populations are strongly encouraged to apply.
Grant Information
- A maximum grant award of $500 will be awarded per artist. Projects and programs must be art or art oriented, occur in Denton or Denton County, and can be applied to general expenses associated with artistic practice, including, but not limited to studio rental, production costs, exhibition related expenses or supplies, or other materials needed to complete an arts project.
- Projects for this year’s grants cycle must fall within the dates of July 1, 2022-June 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for ARTIST MICRO-GRANTS, applicants must be:
- 18 or older
- A resident of Denton County
- An artist working in any media including musical and performing arts.
- A Member or Artist Member of the Greater Denton Arts Council in good standing.
Funds will NOT be awarded for the following:
- Fundraising initiatives or for-profit events
- Medical expenses or deficit reduction
- Capital improvements and brick and mortar improvements.
- Political or sectarian activities or for organizations that prohibit accessibility.
- Scholarships or tuition to institutions of higher education
Artists may submit only one grant application per granting year.
For more information, visit Artist Microgrants.
