Maker Grant 2013
The Chicago Artists Coalition and OtherPeoplesPixels are pleased to announce the launch of the Maker Grant, a $3,000 funding opportunity to support contemporary and innovative Chicago artists who demonstrate a commitment to a sustainable artistic practice and career development.
This grant is funded in part by a portion of proceeds from Chicago Artists Coalition’s annual Starving Artist fundraiser and a matching contribution from OtherPeoplesPixels. The Maker grant recognizes both CAC’s and OPP’s mutual commitments to supporting local artists’ practices and professional development.
The deadline to apply is March 31.
To apply, visit: chicagoartists.
ELIGIBILITY
This grant is open to visual artists who meet the following criteria:
• Artists who can show that they are at a defining moment to achieve growth in their creative and professional careers.
• Artists who demonstrate a strong and active engagement with, and professional commitment to, their artistic practice.
• Artists whose work as cultural makers impacts the development of art and culture in a meaningful way.
Applicants must be:
• A U.S. citizen or legal resident
• A resident of the Chicagoland region
• At least 21 years old
• NOT currently enrolled in a degree-granting program or its equivalent
• NOT an applicant or collaborator on more than one proposed project
SELECTION PROCESS
Submissions are evaluated by a jury of three professional peers from Chicago’s leading cultural institutions as well as a representative from Chicago Artists Coalition and OtherPeoplePixels.
The 2013-2014 jury will be announced mid-March
AWARD CALENDAR
• Feb 27: Applications Released
• March 31 (midnight): Application due
• April 1-15: Jury Deliberates
• Mid to late April: Announce Finalist/Awardee
HOW TO APPLY
STEP 1: Complete the online application form by visiting: chicagoartists.
STEP 2: Upload your Resume
STEP 3: Provide 5-10 Work Samples
STEP 4: Pay non-refundable, $15 application fee
The mission of the Chicago Artists Coalition is to build a sustainable marketplace for entrepreneurial artists and creatives. As pioneers in advocacy and professional development, we capitalize on the intersection of art and enterprise by activating collaborative partnerships and developing innovative resources. The Chicago Artists Coalition is committed to cultivating groundbreaking exhibitions and educational opportunities, and to building a diverse community of artistic leaders that defines the place of art and artists in our culture and economy.
OtherPeoplesPixels is a portfolio website service designed by artists for artists, dedicated to helping artists and other cultural makers share their creative work with the world. Founded in 2005, OPP has remained an independently run, triple bottom line company and continues to support many arts, environmental & social justice initiatives through The OtherPeoplesPixels Fund.
For questions, please contact Director of Exhibitions and Community Initiatives Cortney Lederer at cortney@chicagoartistscoalition.org/312.491.8888.
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