The Genesee Valley Council on the Arts is seeking applications for its Individual Artists Grants to support and enable artists to grow professionally and to enhance the cultural climate in Livingston and Monroe Counties.
Donor Name: Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
State: New York
Counties:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/18/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The program looks for proposals of high artistic merit which engage a segment of the community through a public program, such as an exhibition, or performance that is open to the general public, and or the inclusion of community involvement in the development and creative process of the artist’s project. This can be in the form of feedback, response, interaction and/or social practice by or with community members. Examples of this type of interaction are interviews with a segment of the community, creation of parallel work by a community group, or stories and anecdotes collected from a community group that relate to the concept or content of the project. Visual, literary, media and performing artists may apply.
Funding Information
- Individual Artist Grants are awarded in the amount of $2,500. There is no funding match requirement.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an Individual Artist Grant, applicants must:
- Provide proof of residency in Livingston or Monroe Counties
- Acceptable Proof of Residency must include one of the following items, dated from 2022- Telephone Bill, Credit card Statement (first page only; SSN and financial information should be redacted), current lease or mortgage agreement listing the artist’s name, and NYS County address, NY State Driver’s License or ID card, Voter Registration Card.
- be 18 years of age or older by the application deadline
- propose a project which takes place in the county of residence
- propose a project which takes place between January 1st and December 31st 2023 for round one or July 1st 2023– June 30th 2024 for round 2
- attend one informational Grant Seminar conducted by GVCA’s Grants Coordinator or make an appointment for individual counseling prior to applying (mandatory for all first-time applicants)
Award Criteria
The panel of judges will evaluate your application based on:
Artistic Merit:
- Quality of artistic samples provided
- Credentials of the artist (s) involved in the project
- Innovation and diversity of the arts experiences
- New initiatives, especially from returning applicants
Community Benefit
- Service to an identified underserved population
- Cooperation with local artists and organizations
- Accessibility of art experience, both financially & physically
Cultural Diversity
- The program aims to serve a broad audience
- Non-duplication of similar existing services or programs
- The organization directly works or engages with a diverse group, be that of age, gender, race, ability, sexuality, economic status, or any combination therein.
Feasibility
- Clear, detailed plans for implementation, management, promotion, and evaluation
- Budget Submitted in GVCA provided format with a reasonable and appropriate estimation of expenses
For more information, visit Individual Artists.
