Jerome Public Art Project Grants - $7,000
Application Deadline November 15th AnnuallyGrants for the creation of a publicly accessible temporary or permanent artwork anywhere in the state of Minnesota. Projects may be in any form or discipline, including performance, dance, storytelling, photography, film, sculpture, painting, etc., as long as there is a visual focus. The project site must be secured by the application deadline (written documentation of site approval is required). Projects may be additionally supported by public or nonprofit agencies, or through in-kind sources, however, private commissions are not eligible. A year-end document detailing the project will be produced.
What is Public Art?
Broadly speaking, public art is artwork in the public realm, regardless of whether it is situated on public or private property, or whether it is supported through public or private funding. It can range from temporary to permanent work, murals to sculptures, interventions to performances. It can also be storytelling, iron pours, sound and light projects, dance and spoken word. It is free and accessible to all members of a community.What is an Emerging Artist?
Emerging artists show significant potential, yet are under recognized by their peers and arts professionals. Evidence of some professional achievement is expected but artists with an extensive record of accomplishment are not eligible. The term emerging refers to artistic development, professional accomplishment and recognition, not to stylistic evolution within an artist's work. In some cases the definition of emerging is tied to career progression, as it has been commonly understood; in other cases, it follows a more community-based individually determined progression in an artist's development.Eligibility Guidelines
- Artists may apply for a Planning Grant or a Project Grant (not both).
- You must be a resident of Minnesota, having physically lived in the state for 12 of the past 24 months, and remain a resident throughout the project period.
- You must be an emerging artist. (See definition above.)
- Your project must be original, and not duplicate previous work.
- As the applicant artist, you must be a visual artist and/or involve a visual artist. Interdisciplinary proposals must address the visual elements of the project in their application narrative.
- No ticket sales or fees may be charged; all events and installations must be freely accessible.
- Organizations, full-time students, and Forecast Public Art staff, Board, and Committee members are not eligible.
Grant Terms
- Each artist selected to participate in the program will have a contract that indicates timeline, budget, services provided, and outcome evaluation form. Selected artists will receive, as needed, a limited number of hours of free consulting and/or facilitation time from Forecast Public Art staff, including assistance with site negotiation, liability insurance, community & media relations, and marketing.
- You may involve other artists or design professionals, community members or groups, or hire established professionals to assist with your project. Applicant must lead and manage the team's interaction with the project.
- All artists receiving funding from Forecast Public Art agree that their projects will be developed and implemented to encourage universal accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A universal environment or space is usable by everyone, people with and without disabilities, and of all ages.
- All projects must be completed and final reports submitted to Forecast Public Art no later than November 30, 2011. Participants are responsible for providing visual and written documentation to Forecast Public Art as part of their final report. In addition, Forecast Public Art will produce documentation of projects funded.
- Selected artists may be asked to participate in grant workshops for future program years.
Application Process and Materials
All applications will be submitted online through Forecast's website.- Project Narrative
A Two Page Narrative that includes a brief description of project, site information, value of project to applicant and perceived benefits to community. Include statement of how you meet the criteria for an emerging artist. - Project Budget
Budget should include written documentation of any additional support, cash or in-kind, which is received or committed to (not pending/applied for) upon application. - Work Samples
10 images for Project Grants but may not be viewed in their entirety
Video clips under 5 mins are also admissible
Digital work samples are preferred and encouraged, files must be Macintosh compatible. Images must be in jpeg format. Videos must be in Quicktime format with chapters. Each file should be named with artist surname and a number that corresponds to an identification sheet (example: Smith_01). Images should be at least 72 dpi in resolution and not larger than 3 MB per image. - Work Samples Listing
Please order in numbered sequence, with descriptive information for each sample. - Full Resume
For primary applicant and project partners if applicable. - Written documentation of site approval.
Selection Criteria
- Quality and Clarity of Proposal
- Value of Project to Artist's Development
- Benefit of Project to the Community (artistic quality, civic engagement, beautification, etc.)
- Quality of Work Samples
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