The Virginia Commission for the Arts is seeking applications for its Artist Fellowships to recognize the creative excellence of individual Virginia artists and support their pursuit of artistic excellence.
Donor Name: Virginia Commission for the Arts
State: Virginia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline: 10/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
A limited number of Artist Fellowships are available to professional creative artists living in Virginia. Funding in this category is highly competitive. Specific arts disciplines are eligible for support each year on a rotating basis, depending upon the amount of state funding available to the Commission.
Funding Information
A limited number of artists will be awarded Artist Fellowships of up to $5,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
- A legal resident who possesses a valid Virginia driver’s license and/or pays income taxes in Virginia and/or is a registered Virginia voter.
- Artists who plan to remain a Virginia resident during the grant period.
- Artists who are 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
Evaluation Criteria
The Virginia Commission for the Arts is interested in innovative and impactful artistic practice that connects with the citizens of the Commonwealth, to include:
- Artistic Excellence – Consistent quality of the artist’s work
- Professionalism – Applicant’s record of professional arts activity and achievement as reflected in the application
- Fellowship Impact – Potential for the Artist Fellowship to significantly advance the artist’s career
For more information, visit Virginia Commission for the Arts.
