The Greater Columbus Arts Council is accepting applications for its 2024 Artist Projects to support artist creation in all disciplines and bring original, artist-led projects to life.
Donor Name: Greater Columbus Arts Council
State: Ohio
County: Franklin County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/30/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Type of Projects
Projects that are created and led by an artist or group of artists that involves the creation of art and meets the following criteria:
- Takes place within Franklin County;
- Demonstrates payment to professional artist or artists involved (applicant may pay themselves); AND
- Has a defined end result that allow the public to experience the art created
- Performances, exhibitions, installations, festivals, locally-produced films/tv series, published works, recordings, art experiences, and community events where the arts are at the core.
Funding Information
Applicants of all disciplines can apply for up to $10,000. Eight filmmakers will be awarded up to $25,000; additional awards may be given to filmmakers up to $10,000.
Grant Period
- Project Earliest Start Date: November 1, 2024.
- Project Must Be Completed by: December 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
This grant program is for artists in the following disciplines: dance, fashion, film, literary, music, theatre, visual arts and multidisciplinary who meet the following criteria:
- Are working artists (age 18 and older):
- GCAC Definition of a Working Artist:
- Has a portfolio, body of work, collection, published works, or performance history;
- Is likely paid for performances, sells their artwork, or is otherwise compensated for their artistic creation;
- Routinely dedicates time to the creation of art and regularly shares their artwork with the public through performances, film festivals, fashion shows, publishing, exhibitions, etc.;
- May have formal or informal training and seeks to improve their artistic skillset; actively engages with artistic community;
- Is focused on expressing their own creative and aesthetic ideas, rather than on documentation or journalism.
- Residency in Franklin County for at least one year prior to application; OR
- Residency in a county bordering Franklin County for at least one year prior to application AND primarily exhibit, perform, produce or present artistic work in the city of Columbus; (you will be required to upload proof of residency after you are awarded before any funds are dispersed.)
- Are NOT enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students.
- Have NOT been awarded an Artist Projects grant in Round 1.
- GCAC Definition of a Working Artist:
For more information, visit GCAC.
