The Garrett County Arts Council (GCAC) Independent Artist Grant Awards recognize achievement and support project proposals by Garrett County artists making work independent of an institution or organization. The grant funding awarded is designed to encourage artistic growth and sustained practice.
Donor Name: Garrett County Arts Council (GCAC)
State: Maryland
County: Garrett County (MD)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/24/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $1500
Details:
Garrett County Arts Council, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Maryland in 1976 as a nonprofit organization to promote the development of cultural arts in Garrett County and to integrate the arts into the life of the community. GCAC was designated Garrett County’s official arts agency by the Board of Garrett County Commissioners in 1993 for the receipt and disbursement of public grant funds administered by the Maryland State Arts Council.
Grant Information
The FY2023 Independent Artist Grant award amount is up to $1500.
Who May Apply
- Must be a Garrett County resident (owning or renting residential real property in Maryland at the time of application submission and throughout the funded project or program) or if applicant is a juried artist in The Gallery Shop, they can be a resident of Allegany County (owning or renting residential real property in Maryland at the time of application submission and throughout the funded project or program).
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Proof of residency may be required.
Who May Not Apply
- Individuals enrolled in high school classes or programs during FY 2023 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023).
- Individuals seeking funding for projects and/or activities taking place as part of another organization.
- Must certify applicant is not a GCAC full-time employee, board member, or immediate family member.
Additional Information
- All work samples must have been produced within the past two years.
- Works in progress and project proposals are eligible and encouraged.
Grant applications are reviewed by a panel of evaluators with a wide range of experience in the artistic category. Panel meetings are directed and overseen by GCAC staff. Applications are judged on the following criteria:
- Clear evidence in presenting promising and/or engaging work.
- Excellent communication of creative process and project proposal.
- The described creative process/vision and project proposal are very clearly evident in the work samples.
For more information, visit Independent Artist Grant Award.
