Tayari's Blog: Community Service
Posted by TayariJones on May 24, 2007 07:35 AM
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Hi Folks, It's time for a group effort. Tis the season to start thinking about State Artists Grants. Every state has an arts council that awards grants to its artists. These no-strings-attached awards range from about $3,000- $7,500.
The applications are usually simple-- little more than just a writing sample. Writers at all stages in their careers are welcome to apply and I know many unpublished writers who have scored in this arena. The deadlines, by and large, are in the summer.
So what do I want you to do? I'd like you to google and find out when your state's artist council is accpeting applications. Put it in comments. Let us know the deadline, the website, and whether it is poetry or prose this year.
I googled New Jersey (my new home!) and discovered this site. Applications are accepted in the month of July only. This year is for prose.
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Comment #1, by Michael Fischer ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.tayarijones.com/blog/nav-commenters.gif)
I've actually been looking into this lately for my state (NC), but sadly the NC Arts Council only gives writer's grants on a two year cycle, and the last application period was last year:(
http://www.ncarts.org/freeform_scrn_template.cfm?ffscrn_id=109&menu_sel=4&sub_sel=44
May 24, 2007 09:31 AM
Comment #2, by Erin !
What a great idea!
Connecticut gives grants to fiction writers and poets in even-numbered years. The deadline for this year was 2/28.
More info: http://www.cultureandtourism.org/cct/cwp/view.asp?a=2207&q=293740&cctPNavCtr=|43595|#43617
May 24, 2007 09:53 AM
Comment #3, by Judy
In Illinois applications for prose will be available in July.
May 24, 2007 09:55 AM
Comment #4, by Tayari Jones
Olufunke was having trouble posting her report from Florida:
the florida cultural affairs division is currently seeking applications for media and visual artists: deadline is: june 1, 2007. the council also provides funding for professional development activities of all artists--e.g. attend workshops, conferences, etc. deadline is july 12, 2007. for more information, visit: http://www.florida-arts.org/grants/forindividuals.htm
May 24, 2007 01:49 PM
Comment #5, by Michael Fischer
After doing some more Googling, I've noticed that not just states, but many counties and cities offer grants through their respective arts councils, though these are usually smaller; still, they can cover or put a nice dent in conference fees! Wake County-Raleigh, NC:
May 24, 2007 03:49 PM
Comment #6, by cheryl miner
This one is really last minute but it's worth $5,000.
DC Comission on the Arts
http://dcarts.dc.gov
Deadline: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 at 7:00p.m.
This is for the FY2008 Artist Fellowship Program and this year it is for literature (five poems or one short story, or one novel excerpt under 7500 words, or two examples of creative non-fiction) submissions. This is a great idea Tayari!
May 24, 2007 10:15 PM
Comment #7, by phxsoul
Please view the Arizona Commission on the Arts Website for grant opportunities and deadlines:
June 7, 2007 01:49 PM