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Grant Writing in the Arts
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2017 Creation Grant
application is now open. A Creation Grant supports artists in making new artwork. It is intended to compensate artists for their time spent working, and help pay for expenses associated with the creation of new work.
One of the benefits of applying for a grant is that whether your proposal is accepted or not, you have exercised your ability to talk about
your project in a compelling way. We want everyone who applies for a Creation Grant to come away with a written proposal that might also serve them when talking to a gallery, a prospective presenter, or even posting in their social media channels or on their website.
For this reason, we have changed the application process this year. Round One asks for only one narrative question which will include important elements of the project and about the artist, along with work samples. Applicants selected to continue into the second round will be asked to provide more information about their proposed project, addressing the timeline, key individuals, accessibility, and the budget.
Grant writing is a skill to be developed. It can take time to discover the best way to present yourself and your work in your proposal. Some things to consider - including setting clear goals, finding the grant that matches your project, and sharing your passion - are explained in this article,
7 Simple Grant-Writing Tips
by Linda Dallas.
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