Forecast Public Art Mid-Career Grants

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Grant Amount: $50,000
Application Deadline: RFQ Deadline July 18, 2017
Grant-Funded Period: January 2018 – May 2019

Grant Intentions: This grant supports the creation of a 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, etc.

Two Stage Application Process

Stage 1: RFQ

• RFQs are due on July 18, 2017 by 11:59 p.m.
• Applications will be accepted via the Submittable online application platform. Click here to apply. (Application will be open beginning June 15, 2017).
• Complete applications include: a narrative (limit 650 words), a 2-page resume, and work samples.
• Read application details. Please note that failure to follow application instructions may result in your application being deemed ineligible. Email grants@forecastpublicart.org with questions.
• A panel of public art professionals will select 5 finalists, each of whom will be provided with a $1,000 stipend to support the preparation of a presentation and proposal that will be shared with the selection jury in December 2017.
• Applicants will be notified of finalist decisions by early September.

Stage 2: Finalist Presentations

• An informational meeting will be held for finalists in early fall and past proposal examples will be shared with finalists.
• Presentations: Finalists will be required to prepare a 20-minute project presentation to give the panel a detailed and accurate indication of the work. Presentations can be made utilizing digital imaging programs such as Auto Cad or Sketch Up. They can be illustrated on boards or be presented as physical models or maquettes. Materials may not be returned to finalists.
• Printed Materials: Finalists will be expected to prepare a printed proposal including at minimum a project description, budget, timeline, and a site approval letter.
• Site approval must be secured by the date of finalist presentations (written documentation of site approval is required). It is recommended that applicants begin a discussion with site owners at the RFQ stage.

Selection Criteria

• Quality and Clarity of Proposal
• Value of Project to Artist’s Development
• Benefit of Project to the Community (artistic quality, civic engagement, beautification, etc.)
• Quality of Work Samples
• More info about eligibility requirements and grant terms.

Past Recipients

2018 will be the seventh year that this grant will be awarded. Past awardees include:

• Randy Walker, Filling the Void
• Melisande Charles, Post Offices: An Endangered Species
• Mankwe Ndosi, Soundtrack of Phillips
• Seitu Jones, ARTARK
• Marcus Young, Don’t You Feel It Too

Staff Assistance

Artist Services staff are available to answer questions and to assist applicants in navigating the application process. Email grants@forecastpublicart.org or call Jen Krava at 651-641-1128 x111.

This grant opportunity is generously funded by The McKnight Foundation.