Chicago Artists Coalition is seeking applications for its SPARK Grants Program.
Donor Name: Chicago Artists Coalition
State: Illinois
City: Chicago
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/11/2022
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Details:
SPARK Grants are an annual, unrestricted award opportunity for Chicago-based visual artists who identify as ALAANA (Asian, Latinx, Arab, African diaspora, Native American), an artist with a demonstrated need, an artist with a disability, or as a self-taught or informally trained artist who is striving to make their art practice a primary vocation.
Funding Information
The SPARK Grant program will offer ten unrestricted awards of $2,500 each.
Who Should Apply
This application is open to:
- Visual artists that identify as (one or more of the following):
- ALAANA (Asian, Latinx, African diaspora, Arab, Native American)
- An artist with acute need (individual income less than $44,450/year, family income less than $63,200/year) facing urgent hardship
- An artist with a disability
- A self-taught or informally trained artist: an artist who was not formally trained at an art school or degree-granting setting yet is committed to making their art practice a primary vocation
- Ideal candidates show significant promise and dedication towards the advancement of their careers as practicing artists.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- A resident of the City of Chicago
- At least 21 years old
- Not enrolled in a degree-granting program after June 2022
For more information, visit SPARK Grants.
