$500 Grant for Artists

Artists who would like to put on an art show in their community, or who have another art-related event idea, may want to consider applying for the $500 Grant for Artists. The grant is open to all artists and organizations, including Native Americans. The grant for artists is given out each year by the Athens Area Arts Council, located in Athens, Georgia. Called the Arts Council’s Quarterly $500 Grant, it’s a great way for artists to connect art to the community.

There are many Native American artists, as well as organizations in Native American communities that would like to hold art-related events. Both artists and organizations are able to apply for the $500 Grant for Artists. The grant can be used on any plan that fits the mission of the Athens Area Arts Council.

Here are some key features to keep in mind regarding the $500 Grant for Artists:

• A $500 Grant for Artists is given out each quarter. There are four grants that are awarded each fiscal year.
• The grants are given to artists, organizations, and events. The funds need to be used for “connecting arts to the community.” For example, the funds can be used for events in the community that will promote art, community art projects, children’s art classes, art displays, and more.
• The deadlines to apply for the quarterly grants are March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15, of each year. You only need to apply once for the year, rather than re-applying each quarter within the same year. For example, if you apply in February, your application will be in consideration for the quarterly grant for the rest of that fiscal year.
• What the grant committee takes into consideration when judging who will receive the grant is that your plan fits their mission, which is that it gives recognition for the Arts Council, that there is a financial need. A priority is given to those who have a limited access to funds.
• In order to qualify, you have to submit a plan for what you will do with the grant money, should it be awarded to you. The plan needs to be specific, detailed, and feasible, showing how the grant funds will be utilized. Along with the goals for the project, you should provide a timeline.
• Past recipients include funding for a photography exhibit, revitalizing a mural in the community, having a film festival, and more. There is a lot of leeway when it comes to the type of event or project that you can use the grant money for. It needs to be something that brings art and the community together.
• Native American artists or organizations that would like to apply for the grant can do so online. Questions that you will need to answer when applying includes, what the entire budget for your project is, how much you have already raised for it, what other funding sources you may have, what the potential audience size is, and what the duration for the time for the project is. They also want information on who will be the lead artists that will be running the project or collaborating on it.
• There is no fee for applying for the $500 Artist Grant. You can apply for free and there is not a lengthy application process. As long as you have the project idea formulated, along with who will be involved, the total costs, and how it will bring the community and art together, you should be able to quickly apply for the grant.

The Native American community has many artists who would love to have their work on display. Whether you are planning a community art fair so they can all showcase their work, or you are planning something else art-related, the $500 Artist Grant may be a helpful route to getting the project funded. The art grants are open to everyone who wants to bring art and the community together, including Native Americans who would like to showcase art by indigenous artists. Whether you have the project in mind or would like to think of one, now is the time to start getting your art project ideas planned. The artist grants are awarded quarterly, so it’s always a good time to apply for one for your project.