The City of San Antonio’s Department of Arts & Culture is seeking applications for its Artists Grants to qualifying artists based in San Antonio.
Donor Name: Department of Arts & Culture
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/16/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
These grants support a diverse portfolio of artists in their creation of new original work in the literary arts, media arts, multi-disciplinary arts, performing arts, and visual arts. Offered annually, Artists Grants are available for individual artists as well as those working in collaborations, collectives, and ensembles.
Grant Categories
Grants are awarded in select categories. Applicants are required to select the category that best aligns with their proposed project.
- Literary Arts
- Written works such as poetry, essays, books, manuscripts and spoken word
- Media Arts
- Film, cinema, audio, broadcast, new media, creative code, and related formats
- Multi-Disciplinary
- Work that integrates multiple disciplines- Literary Arts, Media Arts, Performing Arts, and Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
- Dance, theater, music, and other performances
- Visual Arts
- Ceramics, illustration, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and other two and three-dimensional works of other mediums.
Funding Information
- Funding Tiers Artist Grants are available in two tiers: $7,500 and $15,000.
- Contracts are for an 18-month period beginning October 1, 2024. Projects must be completed and publicly displayed/performed in San Antonio by March 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must meet the following criteria:
- Eighteen+ years of age
- Three+ years of relevant work experience, or specialized training in an artistic field, such as a degree or certification
- Demonstration of a clear investment of time and resources in the creation of new works
- A professional portfolio that includes published or publicly displayed works
- A profile in the online San Antonio Artist Registry
- In good standing with Federal, State, City of San Antonio, and the Department of Arts & Culture
For more information, visit Department of Arts & Culture.