Artist Trust is seeking applications for the 2023 Arts Innovator Award to recognize artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice.
Donor Name: Artist Trust
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/20/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
Artists who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA+, living with/ having disabilities, and/or living in rural communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Award Information
These unrestricted awards of $25,000 are given annually to two Washington State artists of any discipline who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of their fields.
Eligibility Information
The 2023 Arts Innovator Award is open to artists and artist teams residing in Washington State working in all disciplines.
APPLICANTS MUST BE:
- 18 years of age or older by application deadline;
- Washington State residents at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made June 2023);
- Generative artists (those who are the originators of works of art) with a minimum of five years in professional art practice;
- Available for finalist interviews on Friday, May 12, 2023.
APPLICANTS MUST NOT BE:
- Recipients of more than one AT grant per calendar year;
- Previous recipients of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award or Arts Innovator Award;
- Current graduate or undergraduate students enrolled at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made June 2023);
- Applying as cultural organizers, curators, or applying on behalf of a company, nonprofit, organization, fiscal sponsorship, or community group;
- Current AT staff, Board of Trustees, honorary committee, consultants, contractors, AIA panelists, or their family.
- Affiliated with Chihuly Studio, Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation, Portland Press, or family of Dale or Leslie Chihuly.
Selection Criteria
- Advancement of the artist’s practice;
- The background and experience of the artists.
- Artist’s continued dedication and exploration of new work;
- Artistic excellence and innovation within applicant’s field/medium;
For more information, visit Arts Innovator Award.
