The City of Cupertino is seeking applications for its 2023 Artist Awards to foster and encourage artistic expression and achievement in the fields of visual, verbal and performing arts while preserving and advancing the arts for the benefit of the citizens of Cupertino.
Donor Name: City of Cupertino
State: California
City: Cupertino
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 10/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000
Details:
Each year the Commission presents awards to deserving artists in recognition of local talent in these fields.
Distinguished Artist Award
- The Distinguished Artist Award recognizes established artists having a substantial body of work that display merit and excellence, as well as a history of contributions to their artistic field and the community. Prior winners of the Distinguished Artist Award have taught art classes, participated in shows or performances, and won awards for their work.
- Applicants for the Distinguished Artist Award will be evaluated on design and composition of their submitted portfolio, along with technique and skill of construction. The Commission will be looking to see if the artist has demonstrated a high level of skill and ability in the selected techniques for the pieces chosen for their submitted portfolio. Creativity and Originality will also be observed and evaluated. The artist must show evidence of creative and unique thought.
- All applicants must include a written personal statement that includes goals, education, training, volunteerism, community involvement and any achievements or awards.
- Applicants can participate in any of the following artistic categories: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, or Digital Arts.
Funding Information
There is a cash award of $1000 for the Distinguished Artist platinum winner (1st place). To receive funds, a completed W-9 will be requested.
Emerging Artist Award
- The Emerging Artist Award was established to encourage and recognize demonstrations of artistic promise. This award recognizes younger artists as well as those rediscovering their love of artistic expression later in life.
- Applicants for the Emerging Artist Award will be evaluated on their use of media, tools and working materials. The Commission will also be looking for evidence of creative thought and originality in the artists’ submitted portfolio. How well the artists’ showcase their individuality in their art will also be evaluated.
- All applicants must include a written personal statement that includes goals, education, training, volunteerism, community involvement and any achievements or awards.
- Applicants can participate in any of the following artistic categories: Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts, or Digital Arts.
Funding Information
There is a cash award of $750 for the Emerging Artist platinum winner (1st place). To receive funds, a completed W-9 will be requested.
Young Artist Award
Each year the Commission presents awards to deserving young artists in recognition of local achievements in the visual arts in the following age groups:
- Group A: 6-10 years old
- Group B: 11-14 years old
Awards
Three awards (Platinum, Gold, and Silver), are given to each age group. A cash prize of $150 and a plaque is awarded to the Platinum winner. The Gold and Silver winners will receive a plaque.
Rules:
- All applicants must live in Cupertino or attend an educational institution or art school physically located within Cupertino. Only one entry per artist will be allowed.
- Artwork must be completed by the young artists only – parents and teachers cannot assist or participate in the production of the art.
- Artwork that does not fit the contest theme and/or does not contest parameters will not be considered.
- Artists may use a medium of their choice including digitally created still art. Original artwork may be requested at a later date for public display.
Judging Criteria: The primary criteria for both age groups will be how effectively and/or creatively the applicant has communicated the contest theme. Evidence of imagination and individuality as well as effective use of media and tools will also be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
Artists must live or work in Cupertino or attend high school, college and/or art school physically located within Cupertino.
For more information, visit City of Cupertino.
