The City of Ellensburg Arts Commission (EAC) invites artists and organizations to submit a request for funding for art projects for the 2024 in the City of Ellensburg.
Donor Name: City of Ellensburg
State: Washington
City: Ellensburg
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $2,500
Details:
Projects that involve community members or organizations in the design, concept, or creation of artwork are enhanced through the support of the EAC. Through project support, artists and organizations are encouraged to apply for project funding on an annual basis. Awards are granted based on budget feasibility, experience of the candidate(s), artistic merit, and public benefit. Grants are part of the annual budget of the EAC and approved by City Council.
Funding Information
Funding Information
All artistic disciplines are welcome to apply for grants between $1,000 and $2,500.
Public Benefit Requirements
The Arts Commission receives its funds from the City of Ellensburg. Because of this, artists and organizations funded through this program must provide public benefit to the citizens of the City of Ellensburg. The following are examples of services that meet the public benefit:
- Free/discounted admissions to project event: performances, exhibitions, workshops, screenings, readings, etc.
- Free distribution of resources and publications to residents of the city of Ellensburg.
Request Guidelines and Information
- Incomplete forms will not be considered.
- The Commission may request one representative from the sponsoring party to give a brief explanation of the project or event at the September 2023 Arts Commission meeting.
- Grants are designed to provide financial support for arts programs and projects in Ellensburg that merit public funding. Because EAC Grants are supported with public tax dollars, the EAC places a priority on those programs that best reflect the EAC’s mission and core values, and serve the residents of Ellensburg. The Commission invites artists and organizations annually to submit requests for funding. Funding may be awarded for grants between $1,000 (individual artist) and $2,500 (arts organizations). Projects supported include:
- The development of new artwork
- Arts-related events
- Interpretation of existing artwork
- Presentation of new artworks or collection of artworks
Funds disbursed by the City of Ellensburg must meet at least one of the following guidelines:
- The funds must be expended for a legitimate municipal purpose (an event or project which benefits the community in accordance with the Arts Commission’s statement of purpose).
- The transaction must be an equal exchange (a tangible benefit to the community for funds spent).
- Funds may be spent to commission or purchase artwork for public benefit or to sponsor performances that are open to the public.
- The Commission requires that each sponsored project or event acknowledge the funding by including the Commission logo in publicity and event-related collateral.
Examples of eligible expenses
- Professional development of an artist (e.g. workshop, conference, residency)
- Rental or purchase of materials that further the applicant’s project
- Promotional and marketing materials (i.e. design and printing of posters, flyers, programs, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants Must:
- Be an individual artist, group of artists or arts organization in the fields of performing or visual arts
- Be 18 years of age or older at the time of application
For more information, visit Arts Commission Grants.
