Grants for Artists
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
A Strategic Opportunity Stipend (SOS) of up to $600 is available to Long Island artists and musicians living in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The grant is designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development.
Artists of all disciplines, including visual artists, musicians, performers, and authors, may apply for awards ranging from $100 to $600 for opportunities occurring between March 1 – June 30, 2010. The deadline for the next grant cycle is January 27, 2010.
Examples of work the SOS Grants support include:
- Travel and accommodations associated with an imminent, concrete opportunity such as a reading, audition, artist’s own exhibition, or workshop;
- Materials to make or finish work that is integral to a specific, unique opportunity;
- Exceptional chance for advanced study with a significant mentor (outside of a classroom setting and not related to any degree program);
- Professional fees and services for a specific opportunity such as lighting, graphic design or carpentry;
- Expenses related to care of dependents that would allow an artist to take advantage of a specific opportunity ;
- Rental of equipment, instruments, or materials to complete work scheduled for a gallery exhibition, performance, publication, etc.;
- Purchase of inexpensive or one-time-use items associated with, and necessary for, an opportunity;
- Promotional expenses related directly to a specific opportunity.
Application is open to those who reside full time within Nassau or Suffolk counties, are 18 years of age or older, and are not currently enrolled in a degree program.
Related posts:
- Career Opportunity Grants for Artists
- Fellowships for Artists
- Individual Artist Grants
- Grants for Artists in South Dakota
- Emergency Grants for Artists