Geographic scope: Juneau, Alaska
Range of grantmaking: Grant awards range from $2,500 – $10,000
Grant application deadline: CURRENTLY CLOSED
Grant decisions: mid-September
Contact: Christy Ciambor, christy@juneaucf.org or 907-523-5450
Overview
The Arts Vibrancy Endowment was established and funded by community members who believe that the health of the arts is dependent on growing artists and providing an opportunity for them to share their art with the community. Through the Arts Vibrancy Endowment, we are pleased to provide the Individual Artist Award grant program, which is dedicated to the development of artists in their pursuit of the creation of original works, by fostering the creative process that produces their vision. Annually, the Foundation awards individual artists to support their work. Awards are made directly to the applicant. All art forms and idioms including, but not limited to, visual arts, dance, music, fabric arts, photography, theater, and literary arts are eligible for funding.
Grant Guidelines
Artists may apply for an award for a specific, short-term project that has clear benefits to the artist and the development of their work. Artists at any career stage may apply for Project Awards. Awards must be used for a specific activity or opportunity that will be accomplished within one year of the award date. Examples might include travel and fees associated with workshops and other advanced study opportunities; professional documentation of an artist’s work for submission to juried shows or galleries; and costs associated with the creation/installation of work that is scheduled for public viewing. Cost-of-living expenses may be included, but applicants should clearly explain how this would allow them to accomplish their project goals.
Who May Apply
Only individuals living in Juneau are eligible. Awards are to enable an artist(s) to achieve a specific objective (e.g., performance, show, display, etc.) or bring an artist to Juneau to teach a class or skill.
Artists may apply for an Individual Artist Award if they meet the following eligibility requirement:
- You must be a full-time Juneau resident, living in the City and Borough of Juneau for the past two years at the time of your application and remain a resident for the duration of the grant period.
- You must be at least 18 years or older at the time of application.
- You must currently be producing work.
- Past Individual Artist Award recipients who have received their award more than two years ago and who have completed all reporting are eligible.
Artists are NOT eligible to apply if they are:
- A student enrolled in any degree seeking program related to the arts at any educational level.
- A current or former board member, committee member, staff member, or consultant for the Juneau Community Foundation, current advisory member or any member of a current advisor’s immediate family.
- Individuals whose work or project is primarily of a research, scholarly, or commercial nature.
- Artists who have received this award in the two prior years.
Past Grants
Grant Evaluation
Individual Artist Award recipients will sign a grant agreement before receipt of award funds. The one-year award period will be specified in the grant agreement. At the end of the award period, awardees are required to submit a final report describing their accomplishments and the importance to their ongoing artistic and career development. Failure to submit a final report could result in the artist’s ineligibility for future grant opportunities.
How to Apply
The application period is CURRENTLY CLOSED. Application and eligibility requirements will be posted when the application period opens. Please complete the Arts Vibrancy Endowment Application Form and send all required documentation by the deadline to: artistgrantprogram@juneaucf.org.
