2019 grant applications are now open!
Click here to submit:
https://forecastpublicart.submittable.com/submit
INFORMATION SESSIONS:
Forecast Grants 101
Learn about the grant options, eligibility, application requirements, and more.
WHEN:
Wednesday, September 5, 6 – 7pm
Saturday, September 8, 10 – 11am
Wednesday, September 12, 5:30 – 6:30pm
Click here for more information and to RSVP
Grant Writing Study Hall
Dedicated time and space to write your grant application.
WHEN:
Saturday, September 8, 11am – 1pm
Click here for more information and to RSVP
*Can’t make it to an info session? Watch a video about our grants at the bottom of this page: https://forecastpublicart.org/artist-support/
ABOUT THE GRANTS:
Mid-Career Project Grant [5 grants, $10,000 each]
This grant supports the creation of new, publicly accessible, temporary or permanent artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota by a Minnesota-based mid-career public artist. Projects may be in any form or discipline, including performance, dance, storytelling, photography, film, sculpture, painting, and more.
Mid-Career Professional Development Grant [2 grants, $5000 each]
This grant supports Minnesota-based mid-career artists seeking to expand or advance their careers in the field of public art. Funding can be used to support the development of a project idea or to participate in activities that will help applicants further their careers as public artists. Professional development activities can range from residencies to apprenticeships, conferences, travel, study, skill development, and the creation of project models or prototypes, as long as the overall outcome is to advance the applicant’s public art career. [See definition of mid-career below].
Early-Career Project Grant [2 grants, $8000 each]
These grants support the creation of a temporary or permanent public artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota by an early-career Minnesota-based artist.
Projects may be additionally supported by public or nonprofit agencies, or through in-kind sources, however, private commissions are not eligible.
NOTE: The project site must be secured by the application deadline (written documentation of site approval is required in the application).
Early-Career Research + Development Grant [4 grants, $2500 each]
These grants support early-career artists in public art related research and development or with the planning phase of freely accessible public art installation or activity in Minnesota. Activities could range from research to planning, community dialogues, site or budget development, or model building. R+D grants may be used for the development of proposals for other public or nonprofit agencies, however, they may not be used for private commissions.
Definitions, FAQ’s, grant writing tips, and more information is available at https://forecastpublicart.org/artist-support/
Please share widely with Minnesota based artists, or consider applying yourself! Contact Jen Krava with questions: jenk@forecastpublicart.org
The Mid-Career Professional Development Grants are made available with funding from the McKnight Foundation. The Early-Career Project Grants and Early-Career Research and Development Grants are made available with funding from the Jerome Foundation.
