Getting an art grant can be a long process but with proper preparation and basic knowledge of grant awards, you can avoid excessive stress. Art grants usually range from $50 to $500,000. However, if you know which grant you want and where to look, you can easily find and become a strong contender for that award.
Instructions
1. Research art grants that match your skill and art medium. Many grants will be available to visual artists and writers, while other art forms tend to have a lesser percentage of grants available. Find three or four to begin with that suit your talents. Grants can range from community art grants to individual art grants.
2. Clearly read the criteria for the grant. Some grants have lengthy and arduous application processes. Make sure you know the rules and be flexible as they are typically subject to change.
3. Begin surveying your pieces or work to submit to the grant. Most grants will be very specific about the medium and the manner in which they want submissions presented to the selection committee. Many visual art grants require slides or DVD renderings of the artists' submitted work.
4. Decide which art pieces you want to include in your grant submissions. Then compile your art pieces into the format the selection committee asks for. Make sure your submission is clean and easily viewable, audible and readable for the committee.
5. Submit all of your application materials well in advance. Most grants have a checklist of items that needs to be submitted. Submit your application only after reading all pertinent materials regarding the grant.
