The Artist Projects grant supports artist creation in all disciplines and brings original, artist-led projects to life.
Donor Name: Greater Columbus Arts Council
State: Ohio
County: Franklin County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Projects should:
- Take place in Franklin County and aim to demonstrate artistic, community, and/or cultural value to the general public
- Provide compensation to artist(s) engaged in one or more art forms supported by GCAC: dance, fashion, film, literary, music, theatre, visual and multidisciplinary arts
- Show alignment with GCAC’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
This grant program is for working artists in the following disciplines: dance, fashion, film, literary, music, theatre, visual and multidisciplinary arts who meet the following criteria:
- Are working artists (age 18 and older):
- GCAC’s 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.
- Note: Filmmakers are welcome to submit projects within the documentary genre.
- GCAC’s Definition of a working artist:
- 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.)
- Applicant agrees to remain a resident of central Ohio for one year after the award date.
- Are NOT enrolled as degree-seeking undergraduate students.
For more information, visit GCAC.
