Arts & Culture, one of The Vancouver Foundation's nine granting programs, has started a pilot project which will grant artists living in the Downtown Eastside Vancouver up to $1000 to develop their career. This project will be implemented through the Carnegie Centre in the Downtown Eastside.
For a map of the Downtown Eastside, click here.
The grants will be used to help artists take their career to the next level. This could mean any type of promotion or presentation that would increase their visibility in the community. Ideally,
it will help them make one step up in their professionalism.
So far, this is the general theme of the project, but we really won't have a clear idea until the Advisory Committee decides on the criteria for the grants. Until then, stay tuned, and we will post all relevant info on this blog. Curious artists who wish to be put on our emailing list may contact us here: dtessmallartsgrants@gmail.com .
Thanks for your interest,
DTES Small Arts Grants
A project created by the Vancouver Foundation and the Carnegie Community Center. logo by Naomi Narvey
Important Information
1. This is the first of a two-step application process. If your initial application is chosen by the Community Advisory Committee, you will be contacted in mid-June. You will then be asked to complete a Second Step Proposal, which will include proof of original artwork, a project budget and timeline. The deadline to complete and submit this Second Step Proposal will be July 8/11. Successful proposals will be announced in mid-July.
2. To ensure the continued funding of this program, grant recipients will be asked to share their experiences about their projects and the program as a whole with an evaluator.
3. Grantees will have the opportunity to be included in Vancouver Foundation’s website along with last year’s grant recipients. To view this online gallery visit:
http://vancouverfoundationsmallarts.ca/
2. To ensure the continued funding of this program, grant recipients will be asked to share their experiences about their projects and the program as a whole with an evaluator.
3. Grantees will have the opportunity to be included in Vancouver Foundation’s website along with last year’s grant recipients. To view this online gallery visit:
http://vancouverfoundationsmallarts.ca/
Deadline
Deadline for applications is 4:00 PM, Monday, May 30/11. They may be dropped off at the Carnegie Center Information Desk (main floor), or mailed to:
DTES Small Arts Grants
Attn: Jason Bouchard, coordinator
Carnegie Community Center, 401 Main St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6A 2T7
DTES Small Arts Grants
Attn: Jason Bouchard, coordinator
Carnegie Community Center, 401 Main St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6A 2T7
Granting Criteria
Here are the Granting Criteria:
1. These grants are for individual practicing artists living and/or creating their art in the DTES.
2. You must demonstrate a history of original art practice. Grants are not intended for ‘start-up’ purposes.
3. Grants are not intended for subsistence purposes. Artists cannot pay themselves a salary. However, they may hire others to help achieve the goals of their project (for example: web designers, actors, lighting techs, recording engineers, etc.).
4. Artwork must adhere to acceptable community standards. We will not promote material that could harm an individual or group.
5. No more than $200 of the artist’s total budget may be spent on either capital costs or educational/instructional courses integral to the proposed project.
6. Those who have previously been awarded grants in 2009-10, may apply again in 2011. Artists may apply only once per year, for one grant. Those applying for more than one grant will be disqualified. Artists who apply and also appear to be a beneficiary on another’s application (for example, being paid as a musician on a CD project), risk having one or both applications disqualified.
7. The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 PM, Monday, May 30/ 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions.
8. All successful applicants are expected to present their work publicly by Feb 28, 2012. Opportunity for presentation may be available at the final group show planned for February 2012.
1. These grants are for individual practicing artists living and/or creating their art in the DTES.
2. You must demonstrate a history of original art practice. Grants are not intended for ‘start-up’ purposes.
3. Grants are not intended for subsistence purposes. Artists cannot pay themselves a salary. However, they may hire others to help achieve the goals of their project (for example: web designers, actors, lighting techs, recording engineers, etc.).
4. Artwork must adhere to acceptable community standards. We will not promote material that could harm an individual or group.
5. No more than $200 of the artist’s total budget may be spent on either capital costs or educational/instructional courses integral to the proposed project.
6. Those who have previously been awarded grants in 2009-10, may apply again in 2011. Artists may apply only once per year, for one grant. Those applying for more than one grant will be disqualified. Artists who apply and also appear to be a beneficiary on another’s application (for example, being paid as a musician on a CD project), risk having one or both applications disqualified.
7. The deadline for submitting applications is 4:00 PM, Monday, May 30/ 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions.
8. All successful applicants are expected to present their work publicly by Feb 28, 2012. Opportunity for presentation may be available at the final group show planned for February 2012.
Information Sessions
Information sessions about the project and the application process will be held at the following:
1. Tuesday, May 17th/11, 6—7 PM: Carnegie Community Centre, 3rd Floor Classroom 2
2. Thursday, May 19th /11, 2:30 — 4:00 PM: Oppenheimer Park, Field House.
1. Tuesday, May 17th/11, 6—7 PM: Carnegie Community Centre, 3rd Floor Classroom 2
2. Thursday, May 19th /11, 2:30 — 4:00 PM: Oppenheimer Park, Field House.
Digital Applications
Artists may also apply by answering the questions below in a Word document and emailing it to:
dtesartsgrants@gmail.com
Application Questions:
1. Name:
2. Do you live in the DTES as defined by this map?
3. How may we contact you? (phone, email)
4. What is your connection to the Downtown Eastside?
5. How long have you been a practicing artist?
6. What is your artistic medium?
7. What would you like to do with this money? (Please review Granting Criteria above before committing to your idea).
Thank You & Good Luck!
dtesartsgrants@gmail.com
Application Questions:
1. Name:
2. Do you live in the DTES as defined by this map?
3. How may we contact you? (phone, email)
4. What is your connection to the Downtown Eastside?
5. How long have you been a practicing artist?
6. What is your artistic medium?
7. What would you like to do with this money? (Please review Granting Criteria above before committing to your idea).
Thank You & Good Luck!
Timeline
May 6 Applications go out
May 30 Deadline for Applications
June 6 Jury
June 8 Announcement of short list
June 8 - July 8 Grant application and budget proposal workshops & individual support
July 8 Deadline for Proposals
July 15 Announcement of grant recipients
Summer/Fall Capacity-building workshops and individual artist support
February 2012 Gala celebration