The Community Arts Grants support the creation and presentation of arts in the communities.
Donor Name: Oshkosh Area Community Foundation
State: Wisconsin
County: Green Lake County (WI), Waushara County (WI), Winnebago County (WI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/10/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Participation in arts and cultural activities enriches the lives of individuals, promotes interaction among residents, provides opportunities to deepen learning, and builds community across groups with diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Priorities
Proposed projects can be any artistic discipline or combination of artistic media.
Priority will be given to proposals that align with one or more of the following criteria:
- Demonstrates innovation and originality, such as introducing a new theme, focus, or concept.
- Exhibits artistic excellence and quality in the proposed project or program.
- Shows significant artistic impact, including considerations of diversity, audience engagement, and educational value.
- Engages audiences who do not typically have access to or interact with the arts on a regular basis.
- Facilitates collaboration among arts organizations, individual artists, venues, community groups, and local residents to enrich the cultural landscape of the community.
Examples of Eligible Activities
Examples of eligible activities include, but are not limited to:
- A theater presents multiple productions and educational programming throughout the year including residencies.
- A museum or gallery holds an exhibition or community arts event.
- A performing arts organization presents a dance, music, or theater performance.
- A community nonprofit group coordinates an arts-based community celebration, festival, or concert.
- A university department offers an annual art film and video festival for community and university audiences.
- A literary organization presents a series of poetry readings, a books festival, and/or produces a literary journal featuring local poets.
Eligible Grant Proposals
Eligible grant proposals will:
- Enhance local arts programming and educational offerings within Winnebago County, Waushara County, Green Lake County, or the City of Ripon.
- Involve an activity that is open to the public such as an exhibition, a performance, a workshop, a residency, a lecture/demonstration, or a publication. A fee for admission or publication may be charged.
- Not request grant funding exceeding 50% of the total project costs.
- Ensure that all grant-supported activities are held in spaces that are accessible to everyone.
For more information, visit Oshkosh Area Community Foundation.
