We all know the stereotype of the “struggling artist”. It can be a little scary out there when you are constantly putting yourself on the line for little to no reward! (I. know. this. feeling.)
If you’re an artist reading this, then I’m going to go out on a limb and say that you have spent many hours working “for free”. I know I have! My passion for my art has often meant forgoing steady pay for a chance to create.
But you know what? I’m tired of the “struggling artist” stereotype! One of my missions as a creative consultant is to help artists secure funding for their work so they can spend more time creating, and less time making sure their bills are paid.
Are you an artist reading this? Here’s what I can do for you (starting today) to share the love: I’ll be writing a weekly tip list with 5 grant funding opportunities for artists at all levels and of all disciplines!
Feel free to ask questions, and keep on checking my blog (@lilyraabe) for more arts resources.
5 Artist Grants to Help You Thrive!
Artist Opp #1 -- THE AWESOME FOUNDATION
ABOUT The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe. They make small, $1,000 grants every month to awesome projects/art that solve a problem, cultivate community, and spread joy.
AMOUNT $1,000
DISCIPLINES FUNDED Any, just make sure you’re awesome.
DEADLINE Ongoing, multiple chapters awarding grants awarded every month.
Artist Opp #2 -- THE CLARK HULINGS FUND
ABOUT The Clark Hulings Fund for visual artists runs a Business Accelerator Program to help artists be the ultimate entrepeneurs by imparting business development skills. They say that they make working artists thriving artists. Grantees benefit from a suite of professional development services and expertise!
“Art is not a charity,” says CHF Director Elizabeth Hulings, “and artists deserve every opportunity to earn a living from their work. To do this, business expertise is just as vital as creativity and artistic technique.”
AMOUNT Up to $10,000
DISCIPLINES FUNDED Visual arts.
DEADLINE September 2018
Artist Opp #3 -- CREATIVE CAPITAL
ABOUT Creative Capital invests in artists who shape the future. They support innovative and adventurous artists across the country through funding, counsel, and career development services. Their philanthropic approach helps artists of all disciplines realize their dreams and build a sustainable business. Please note: this one is for artists who have been making art for at least 5 years! :)
AMOUNT Initial award of $10,000 with possibility of expanding grant to $50,000. Additional opportunity for up to $45,000 in professional services.
DISCIPLINES FUNDED Any (performing + visual)
DEADLINE March 2018
Artist Opp #4 -- THE PUFFIN FOUNDATION
ABOUT The Puffin Foundation strives to open the doors of artistic expression by providing grants to artists and art organizations who are often excluded from mainstream opportunities due to their race, gender, or social philosophy.
AMOUNT Around $2,500.
DISCIPLINES FUNDED Any (they request different disciplines in different funding cycles!)
DEADLINE Application available in September for Fine Arts and Film.
Artist Opp #5 -- NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS (NEFA)
ABOUT NEFA is a large foundation dedicated to cultivating and promoting the arts. Their grant programs include options for Dance, Theatre, Music, International Engagement, Native American Arts, Public Art, and Performance Touring.
AMOUNT Initial grants start in the $20,000-$40,000 range. Supplementary funding is often provided once an applicant is working with the foundation--it is not uncommon for a grantee to receive a total package over $100,000. I have managed this grant for several artists, and it is awesome!
DISCIPLINES FUNDED Many, see above!
DEADLINE Various deadlines for different programs.
Hi friend! Thanks for stopping by, I’m really glad you’re here!
I’m an artist, writer, and creative consultant based in the Pacific Northwest. I see steemit as an incredible asset to artists and creatives as a way to share their work and connect with like-minded people. You can check out my intro post, read more about the theatre projects I work on, or follow me! I’m especially interested in finding other performing artists on this site. If that’s you, please say hello! See you around the steemosphere! @lilyraabe
Wow I have never heard of any of these! All artists could absolutely benefit from some funding, and I am glad to hear about these opportunities. Resteeming so more artists can see :)
Rad, thank you! I’ll keep ‘em coming, also going to include residencies and the like. :)
Look at this beautiful post 😭 Your formatting alone makes me want to read it over and over again, and what USEFUL content! So many artists on Steemit are here because we see this as an opportunity to make actual money... but this is just as great! I'm going to check these grants out and share this post with my artist friends. I'd not heard of a single one of these resources until you shared them. Keep up the GREAT work sister!
Yay, I’m so glad it’s useful content, trying to find that sweet spot! Steemit is definitely a great resource for artists to make some actual cash--but diversifying your revenue stream is also important! :-D More to come, thanks for the kind words, and see you around!
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Hello!
And thanks for sharing. Maybe something will be useful even for russians :)
Thank you so much for stopping by! Realized after publishing that there were no international opportunities on here and that I should include some since this is a global platform. There will be some for international artists next week! :)
Thank you! I'll read :)
That's fantastic you've put this here. I've upboted and resteemed it.
Artists and creative people need to have some support to allow their work to be optimal. The battle of survival is incredibly costly to the soul and hurts whatever wants to emerge.
Out of curiosity do you know any writer's grants or writer residents or retreats? I'm just curious for the longer term as I write a lot of fiction and have some romanticised vision of doing something like that one day.
Thanks for all your work, keep writing for Steem x
Hey there--I don’t know of as many writers grants off the top of my head (although I think a few of these you could make a case for!). However, there are loads of residencies, some with stipends, some without...a whole variety really. Here’s one list that has a few options (and I’ll start adding in residencies I’ve handpicked into this weekly blast!) http://www.azucarmag.com/10-residencies-pay-travel-produce-art/
P.S. This is one of my “handpicked” ones. :) https://www.spaceonryderfarm.org You wanna look at their Creative Residencies (fully subsidized!).
Hey @alexc I featured residencies specifically this week in the series! Some good ones in here, including a 66-page list of international residences: https://steemit.com/creativity/@lilyraabe/3-artist-opportunities-usdusd-to-help-you-thrive-or-02
This is awesome! I'm adding this to my bookmark bar, and totally using it as bait for my creative friends whom I have yet to lure onto Steemit ;)
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Fab.u.lous. There will be one a week (and I’ll start dropping in some Artist Residencies and other development opps that I think are groovy too). Thanks for stopping by and see you around!
I've already come back and read this fantastic post for the second time.
I hope I understand correctly, you are starting a weekly series of these amazing resources? And you manage artists' grants??? I would love to read more about that!
Following ;)
I'm a performing artist!!! Theater; circus; singer/ sonwriter; poetry; dance; life!
Thank you for this. I'll definitely be looking into some of these in the very near future.
Awesome, so glad it was helpful! Hit me up with any specific questions. :)
This is great @lilyraabe, I had no idea any of these grants existed. I will definitely be sharing these with some friends, thanks for putting them on here x
Absolutely! I’m so glad it may be useful to your network, I’ll keep ‘em coming! :)
Oh, thank you so much for that!
As at the moment I'm trying to get fundings for my visual art book & exhibition, this is really helpful!! <3
By the way, I see that you are searching for performance artists here on Steemit and I highly recommend you to check out @manaho.shimokawa :)
Awesome, thanks for the recommendation. I checked out her profile and dropped a line! :) And thanks for stopping by to check out the list, glad its useful, and I’ll keep ‘em coming. See you around!
Some nice options, thanks for sharing :)
You’re so welcome. :) Thanks for stopping by.
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Thank you @lilyraabe. I am not an artist per say. But I have played drums since I was 3. And played in a number bands over the years ( not anymore) so I know how being a "struggling artists" can be . Thank you for these Resources as I' sure it can help many people :)
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out! Please point other artists to the grants if you find folks who are looking for funding! <3
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I never considered a grant, but it's good to know there are options! Thank you for sharing this valuable info!
There are so many options! I’ll keep on throwing ‘em out there!
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Thank you so very much, that’s what I’m aiming for! <3
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