The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition is pleased to announce the Professional Basics Grant.
Donor Name: Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Grants for Artists program fosters Oklahoma’s visual artistic creative excellence. The grants committee supports the mission of OVAC and scores submissions based on the merit of each application according to the pertinent grant category and its associated criteria. Grants for Artists help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects. Grants are open to artists working in visual-based mediums, curation, and art writing.
Funding Information
Professional Basics grants fund up to $500 and are for the essentials of an art practice such as quality artwork samples, display/framing, shipping, travel to professional events, website development, etc.
Grant Period
Grant projects must occur after grant is awarded and within one year of receiving grant funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible artists must be 21 years or older, not currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program, Oklahoma residents, and must not have received grant funding from Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition within the past year.
Application Components
- Completed application form below
- Artist Resume or CV
- Artist/Writer/Curator Statement (250 words)
- 5-10 Artwork samples or URL for video artwork. For video, include up to 3 minutes total
- Image list, and if applicable, include file name, medium, date, and dimensions
- Timeline identifying major milestones to completion
- Balanced Budget, meaning expenses are equal to income.
- Secured or potential venues.
For more information, visit OVAC.
