For more grants and opportunities like the ones below, visit: www.artisttrust.org (where these listings came from) and my other links on my sidebar. And if you haven't read my article, "Finding Money for Your Dreams," about the nuts and bolts of grantwriting, you might want to (it's a little long but people seem to find it helpful).
(COMM.-BASED ARTISTS) Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant Program
NALAC'S Transnational Cultural Remittances Grant Program funds project and planning grants to strengthen the exchange of art and culture between communities linked by people's migration from one country to another. This program is available to individuals, collectives, and community-based organizations that are engaged in the practical of exchange of culture through transnational community connections developed and maintained by culturally and economically-linked communities. Projects demonstrating an ongoing connection between two or more of the following countries will be considered: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and the United States. Grants range anywhere from $2,000 up to $20,000. Artists and non-governmental agencies (NGOs) in any of the countries listed may apply. Applicants do not have to include the United States to be considered. Projects are open to numerous possibilities. For more info and TCR program guidelines visit: http://www.nalac.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=186&Itemid=232 Deadline: July 24, 2009.
The NALAC also offers grants that provide financial support to Latino working artists and Latino arts organizations through direct training and technical assistance. Grants range from $2,500 to $10,000. A Master Arts Grant is also offered to recognize an established Latino artist for his/her work in their community, and to provide support that enables the Master Artist to serve as a mentor to another artist in the community. Grant: $20,000. For more information on these opportunities, visit: http://www.nalac.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=206&Itemid=255. Deadline: July 13, 2009.
(AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS) William H. Johnson Prize
The William H. Johnson Foundation for the Arts is a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that seeks to encourage African American artists early in their careers through its annual award, The William H. Johnson Prize. Early career African American artists who work in painting, photography, sculpture, printmaking, installation and/or new genre are eligible to apply. "Early career" is interpreted liberally to include artists who have finished their academic work and who have produced mature work for less than ten years. Age is not determinative, and artists may already have been included in gallery or museum exhibitions. http://www.whjohnsongrant.org. Deadline: July 31, 2009.
(FILMMAKERS) Feature-Film Production Grants
The Global Film Initiative announces the Summer 2009 cycle feature-film Production Grants Program in its continuing effort to promote original filmmaking from individuals around the world. Grants are awarded twice a year to filmmakers whose work exhibits artistic excellence, authentic self-representation, and accomplished story-telling. The Grants Program furthers the development of local film industries while offering audiences a variety of cultural perspectives on daily life from around the world. Grants received are used to support the completion of film production, and to subsidize post-production costs. Grants up to $10,000. Grants are not available for documentary or short films, and are only available to the following regions: Latin American, the Caribbean, Africa, the Middle East (excluding Iran), Asia (excluding Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan), and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand. For more information visit: http://globalfilm.org/granting.htm Deadline: July 15, 2009.
(UK ARTISTS) Innovative Arts Project Grants
The Elephant Trust was set up to make it possible for artists and those presenting their work to undertake and complete projects when frustrated by lack of funds. It is committed to helping artists and institutions that depart from the routine and signal new, distinct and imaginative sets of possibilities. Given the Trust’s modest resources, grants have usually been limited to £2,000 but larger grants may be considered. Funding priority is given to artists and to small organisations and galleries. No grants are available for educational or other study purposes. / No grants are available for residencies or research. / No grants are available for projects taking place outside the UK. Application is by post only. Deadline: June 19, 2009. Application is by post only For more info, go to: http://www.elephanttrust.org.uk/
EAST COAST AND MIDWEST RESIDENCIES
(ALL DISCIPLINES) Residency at Edenfred Edenfred in Madison, Wisconsin provides creative artists uninterrupted time to work in a peaceful setting. It is a gracious 1916 Georgian-style mansion in Madison, Wisconsin, on 2.5 acres with beautiful gardens, a lovely pond, a small woods and outdoor swimming pool (summer only). The Resident Fellows Program is designed as a retreat experience to pursue personal creative opportunities while sharing collegial interaction with a small group of artists (four resident suites). Edenfred is located in the quiet and serene Highlands neighborhood of Madison, one of the highest points in the city, and includes 1.5 acres of park-like woodland with walking trails. It is also minutes from downtown, Lake Mendota, UW-Madison campus, shopping and entertainment and multiple options for walking including a nearby conservation park. Madison, one of the most bicycle friendly cities in the US, is located in south central Wisconsin known for its verdant rolling hills and beautiful landscapes. Open to all disciplines, however, no art studios or private sound studios are provided. Arrangements are sometimes made with local arts organizations to help facilitate visual artists and sound artists/musicians. Please check the website for details and application materials: http://www.edenfred.org/. Deadline for the February 2010 to June 2010 season is August 1, 2009. The average residency length is two to eight weeks and the average number of artists in residence at a time is one to five. Edenfred is especially interested in collaborative and interdisciplinary residencies. All arts disciplines are eligible; we welcome all artists who can work within our equipment and spatial limitations. The house is particularly suited to up to four individuals working together on a single project. Scholars in any discipline are eligible as long as the specific project is related to the arts. Arts administrators and other arts professionals are also welcome to apply as a retreat or re-engagement with art-making endeavors.
(ALL DISIPLINES) free103point9 Wave Farm AIRtime Residencies
The AIRtime residency program provides artists with valuable space in which to concentrate on new transmission works and conduct research about the genre using free103point9's resource library and equipment holdings. Ten residents are selected from an open application process each year. The residencies take place at free103point9's Wave Farm, a retreat-like setting on 30 acres in the town of Acra, in upstate New York. Situated within the spectacular Hudson Valley, Wave Farm is free103point9's upstate New York location. Home to artist residencies, a performance and exhibition series, a transmission sculpture garden, and a forthcoming study center, the property features ponds, meadows, walking paths through a mature pine forest, and mountain views on 30 pastoral acres in the northern foothills of Catskill Mountain Park. The average length of residency is one week; average number of artists in residence at one time: one to five. Artists who are collaborating may apply as a team. This residency is open to both US and non-US artists and open to all disciplines, however it looks like they are seeking artists who can utilize their audio and video equipment.The Wave Farm equipment inventory includes audio and video transmitters, receivers, recording equipment, post-production equipment, and a unique array of instrumentation. Artists can participate in online Radio (Audio & Video) presentations and public performances in conjunction with the residency program. Private housing (individual apartment/cabin/house) is provided, as well as some meals. A $200 stipend is offered to help off-set cost of groceries/meals, transportation to/from airport, bus & train stations. Contact Information: free103point9 Wave Farm AIRtime Residencies, 5662 Route 23,, Acra, New York 12405 United States. Work Tel: 518-622-2598, Email: info@free103point9.org, www.free103point9.org
(ALL DISCIPLINES) MacDowell Colony
The MacDowell Colony, located in Peterborough, New Hampshire, facilitates a balance between focused work and interdisciplinary interaction, among composers, writers, and visual artists. The average length of residency is four weeks with a maximum stay of two months. The next deadline for MacDowell is Sept. 15, 2009. Open to all disciplines and artist from all nations.This retreat-style residency was founded in 1907 and is situated on 450 acres in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire. Private housing is provided (individual apartment/cabin/house), or a private bedroom in a shared housing facility. Travel grants available as needed; writers’ aid, etc. is based on need. Contact: The MacDowell Colony, 100 High Street, Peterborough, New Hampshire 03458 United States. Work Tel: 603 924-3886, Fax: 603 924-9142, Email: info@macdowellcolony.org, www.macdowellcolony.org.
***Just so you know, MacDowell is, like Yaddo, very high on the food chain so you should only apply if you are really serious, have the track record to prove your accomplishments. If you are just starting out, i.e. emerging, and have never published or have exhibited only a little, I would first try applying to a residency that clearly states that they are open to emerging artists and writers, etc. Not to disuade you, but it's good to know where you stand before you apply for certain things. On that note, good luck!
