The Individual Artists Grant program recognizes artistic excellence by providing direct assistance to artists who demonstrate readiness to take their work to the next level and by fostering public appreciation for the role of artists in the community.
Donor Name: Arts Council for Monterey County
State: California
County: Monterey County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/24/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant provides a financial stipend up to $5,000 and up to $10,000, respectively, to selected artists in the emerging and established stages of their careers who demonstrate that this support will have a big impact on their work and on the community.
Career tiers include:
- Emerging Artists, those in the beginning stages of making their work public and engaging the larger community in their practice. Individuals at this career stage may have had a few public showings of their work but do not yet have ongoing resources or support. A total of 16 awards, up to $5,000, will be granted across Monterey County.
- Established Artists, regularly make their work public and engage the larger community in their practice. Individuals at this level can give multiple examples of artistic and/or cultural works that have made a significant social impact. A total of two awards up to $10,000 will be granted from within Monterey County.
Examples of overhead expenses:
- Artists studio / work space rent and utilities
- Artist time / honorarium
- Business insurance
- Travel expenses
- Exhibition and show fees
- Membership / classes, taxes.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant must be a resident of Monterey County for at least two (2) years, and be able to provide proof of residency
- Applicant must be at least 18 years of age
- Arts4MC staff and board are not eligible to receive or apply to this grant.
For more information, visit ACMC.
