Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is accepting applications for its Fellowship Grants to assist individuals in developing their work outside the structure of a specific project or presentation.
Donor Name: Worcester Arts Council (WAC)
State: Massachusetts
County: Worcester County (MA)
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 10/17/2022
Grant Size: up to $5,000
Details:
Fellowship grants are a special category of award to assist individuals in developing and exploring their artistic work outside the structure of a specific project. Individuals in any creative discipline may apply for this type of grant to cover time, materials, space, rental, production, and other components of their ongoing work.
Through Fellowship grants, WAC intends to honor innovative individuals who demonstrate excellence in their field and represent the best of Worcester’s creative community. Applications for these highly-competitive grants are evaluated on artistic merit, stated goals, and contribution to the cultural community of Worcester.
WAC’s Funding Priorities for FY23 are:
- Project Categories: Projects that focus on Public Art, Musical Performances, Arts Education & Instruction and programs for all age groups from children to seniors.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access (DEIA): Projects that elevate the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to highlight the current and historical diversity of Worcester. Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members through a DEIA lens.
- Locations: Projects that take place in or benefit areas of Worcester that are historically underserved.
Funding Information
WAC typically awards a minimum of two Fellowships in the amount of $5,000 each year. Additional Fellowships in varying amounts may be made available at WAC’s discretion, subject to total available grant funds and the grant applicant pool. (For example: In FY22, WAC awarded (2) $5,000 Fellowships and (5) $2,000 Fellowships.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Artists in any creative discipline are eligible
- Applicants must maintain a residential, commercial, or studio address in the city of Worcester. Post office boxes do not meet this requirement and are not allowed. Commercial address refers to a business the applicant owns; an address at a place of work does not meet this requirement.
- Preference is given to applicants who have not previously been awarded a WAC Fellowship.
- FY22 Fellows are not eligible to receive a Fellowship in FY23.
- WAC FY23 Fellows must have a presentation or exhibition during 2023 (the grant year in which they receive an award). In-person presentations/exhibitions must take place in the city of Worcester to meet this requirement. Virtual presentations or exhibitions are also acceptable. Fellows are not obligated to use their Fellowship award to fund this requirement.
- City of Worcester employees are not eligible for a WAC Fellowship. As with Project Grants, even if the grant funding would be used to pay the municipal employee for services outside the scope of their role with the City of Worcester, WAC funds cannot be used to pay salaries/stipends to City of Worcester employees, including police, teachers, board members, temporary or contract employees, and City staff members
For more information, visit Worcester Arts Council (WAC).
