2024 NAC Artist Grant Guidelines-Artistic Creative Project

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. CST

The Norman Arts Council announces its 2023 Artist Grant Application.  This fund is designed to benefit artists of demonstrated merit and ability, providing the opportunity and freedom of education, creativity & community for artistic pursuits. Artists identifying with an ethnic, cultural, sexual, gender, economic, or ability minority are encouraged to apply. Artists must live in Norman, OK. Artists may apply in all 3 Artist Grant categories (Community Project Grant, Artistic Education Grant, & Artistic Creative Grant), but will only be eligible to be awarded 1 Grant each calendar year.

 One AWARD at $1,000 in the Artistic Creative Project Category: 

The Artistic Creative Grant is a creation of new work. Evaluation is based on quality of creative opportunity, career building potential, and overall concept. The funds may be used for travel.

 SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applications for the award will be reviewed by a selection committee of the Norman Arts Council according to the policies of the NAC and considering the following criteria

• Artistic excellence, originality, and ability to produce a consistent body of work as evidenced by representation of past work in images and other supporting materials.
• Thoughtful proposed use of funds.
• Ability to be a good representative of the Norman community during projects.

 ELIGIBILITY: Artists must:

• Have resided in Norman, OK for at least the past 12 months.
• Submit a completed application by May 29, 2024 via this website
• Be over the age of 18.

 SUBMISSION: Submissions must be submitted electronically via this form. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application must include:

• Electronic Application
• Artist Bio
• CV - Emphasize your past exhibition and project experience
• Grant Proposal Narrative– Including: 

                  *The purpose of your project.

                   *How it will support your work as an artist

                   *Desired outcomes of the artistic experience

• Project Budget – Please be as detailed as possible noting the use of the Grant funds along with any other funds your project will require. The budget must include:     

                 *Expenses - itemized and with notes if necessary                     

                 *Income – include the Grant along with details of any other funds and their sources.                                     

                 *Matching funds are not required

                 *“In kind” donations should also be noted as off-setting income

• Work Samples - Include a minimum of FIVE (5) and a maximum of TEN (10) recent (nothing more than 5 years old) samples of your work, that represent your work Samples may be images, audio files, video files, or presentation files
• Work Sample ID Sheet - Include Title, year, medium, and brief description for each sample.
• Additional Support Materials - You may include additional materials that you feel will help support your application, including letters of recommendation.

*For questions, please reach out to the Norman Arts Council at cher@normanarts.org at least 48 hours prior to the application deadline. 

*The Norman Arts Council reserves the right to withhold any awards based on the lack of qualified proposals.

Award Recipient Requirements 

·  All Grant Recipients will create a final community presentation discussing the outcomes from your project. This will be scheduled with the NAC for the Spring of 2025. 

·  Return signed Contract/Cash Request to the NAC agreeing that the award will be used strictly for the purposes outlined in the Project Narrative.