The City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture is requesting applications for its CityArtist Grants to support Seattle-based individual artists/curators in the research, development, and presentation of a creative venture.
Donor Name: City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
State: Washington
City: Seattle
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/09/2023
Size of the Grant: $8,000
Details:
Purpose
CityArtist sustains individual artists, makers, and curators who are at the core of the cultural sector. Ensuring that creative careers and work can develop and adapt over time is critical to artists’ professional growth and business insight. Providing financial support for creative entrepreneurs contributes to the broader economy and quality of life in neighborhoods across the City.
Funding Information
Applicants may request one of the following set funding amounts: $2,000, $5,000, or $8,000.
Uses of funds
- Direct expenses (research, residency)
- Salaries and fees
- Supplies and materials
- Online platform fees, apps, and/or service costs
- Equipment or Space rentals
- Insurance, licenses, permits
- Publicity/marketing
- Transportation/mileage
- Documentation (photography/videography)
- Additional expenses may be allowed upon advance approval by the grant project manager.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be:
- A generative artist/curator who produces/presents art with individual artists
- A Seattle resident OR have a permanent studio/workspace in your name within Seattle city limits where you receive mail.
- At least 18 years of age by the application due date
- An individual artist/curator who will be the originator of the future idea or be the lead artist/curator of a team of artists/curators
- If the applicant is the lead artist/curator of an arts or cultural group/organization), they must clearly distinguish work for this award from the ongoing/seasonal work of their group/organization.
- The Applicant must not be:
- Enrolled in school at any level (high school, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral) in any degree program related to one’s own artistic work or career
- A current award recipient from any other city program or Office of Arts & Culture program with an active contract.
For more information, visit CSOAC.