(CRAFT) 2009 Craft Research Fund Grants
The Center for Craft, Creativity & Design
Deadline: 07/01/09
THE MISSION of the Craft Research Fund is to advance, expand and support scholarship in United States craft.
GOALS: To support innovative research on artistic and critical issues in craft theory, practice and history; To explore the inter-relationship among craft, art, design and contemporary culture; To foster new cross-disciplinary approaches to scholarship in the craft field in America; To advance investigation of neglected questions in United States craft history and criticism.
PROJECT GRANTS: Up to $15,000 awarded to support research relating to the goals of the Craft Research Fund. Grant funds may be used to support documentation such as images or rights to use images or text, as part of the research yet to be completed.
GRADUATE RESEARCH GRANTS: Up to $10,000 awarded to support research for a thesis or dissertation relating to United States craft by students enrolled in graduate programs in any accredited college or university.
DEADLINE: JULY 1, 2009
www.craftcreativitydesign.org/research/grants.php
(A) Artist In Residence: Puppetry In Practice
Deadline: 04/01/09
Puppetry In Practice is seeking an artist in residence at our Brooklyn Museum. Living/Work space with shared kitchen provided. Resident is asked assist in development of new programming in our puppet center and museum. Contact us puppetryinpractice@gmail.com for an application and details. www.puppetryinpractice.com
(A) Fiber Materials/Fiber Techniques (Textiles)
International Fiber Collaborative
Deadline: 05/01/09
Open to all national and international artists who work with Fiber Materials/Fiber Techniques (Textiles). Artists using non-fiber material while exploring fiber techniques in combination is also allowed. All media welcome, traditional & contemporary, including public art and installation. Open to photography, ceramics, fibers, sculpture, printmaking, and video artists who tap into the fiber realm. Please submit the following: 5 digital jpgs (Small - Medium Size), Resume, Letter of Need. $20 Donation required to participate. (go to www.internationalfibercollaborative.com) Send materials via email to Jennifer Marsh at blueangle1412@yahoo.com Deadline is May 1, 2009
Jennifer Marsh, the founder of the International Fiber Collaborative, will be the Juror. AWARD: $500. If you are the winner, your images & a short bio will be added to the IFC website.