The CityArtist grant supports 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: $2,000 – $8,000
Details:
The 2024 application is open to Literary, Media/Digital/Film (including Screenwriting) and Visual art. Awarded artists will need to offer a public presentation within Seattle city limits. The Seattle Office of Arts & Culture supports a broad range of artistic and cultural expression reflecting the city’s diversity.
Grant 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. Applicants are asked to select an amount that considers a future idea and its scope. Idea and event details will be determined AFTER awards are official and during contracting phase.
Funding may be used for:
- 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 Requirements
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. It cannot be a P.O. Box;
- 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.
For more information, visit City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.