Creative Stimulus Project Grant: Deadline 6 June 2011
One month left to apply for this year's Creative Stimulus!
Critical Mass for the Visual Arts
Creative Stimulus Project
Applications due: June 6th, 2011 by 4:00pm
Critical Mass for the Visual Arts is offering three artists $1,500 for their use as creative operating capital along with the opportunity to present their work in a group exhibition. These stipends will be awarded to St. Louis area visual artists in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment to developing their own career. A panel of local artists and curators will be reviewing the submittals. Past recipients include Martin Brief, Robert Goetz, Cameron Fuller, Emily Hemeyer, Asma Kazmi, Sarah Paulsen, Alex Petrowsky, and Lyndsey Scott.
Since 2008, Critical Mass has recognized the need for artists to continue working and expanding their horizons in tough economic times. The Creative Stimulus Project builds upon the mission of Critical Mass, a self-formed visual art collaborative dedicated to promoting, enhancing and initiating contemporary visual art in the St. Louis region.
Artists may use the non-matching stipends in any way, as long as the funds contribute to the growth of their career. This funding is to be sought by artists wishing to pursue special projects that will broaden their
experience, experiment with new techniques or deepen their understanding of their current working process.
*Selection Criteria*
· Artistic excellence and innovation as evidenced by past work.
· Well articulated idea for how the working capital will advance your career.
This call is open to established and emerging artists who live within a 100-mile radius of St. Louis.
*Submission Requirements*
1. A single electronic document (Microsoft Word or PDF) containing:
· A letter (2-page maximum) that presents a strong, clear artist statement and explains how you would use this stipend to advance your career.
· A resume/cv no longer than 3 pages including current contact information and email address.
· An image list providing image number, title, medium, dimensions,date of work, and a brief description for each image submitted.
2. Up to 10 images of previous works submitted electronically. Or, artist may choose to submit 5 images and up to two websites and/or videos (60 second clips only submitted electronically).
Image File Format: Images *must* be submitted as JPG files and be less than 1 MB each. “High quality” files at 300 dpi, no more than 1920 pixels on the longest side, are recommended for best viewing by the jury.
Image File Labeling: Files must be titled with a number indicating the viewing order, followed by the artist’s last name. Use “0” in front of single digit numbers. Do not use more than 30 characters; use only letters, numbers and underscores. Example: 01_Smith; 02_Smith. Mac OS users: Image files must be in JPEG format and include “.jpg” at the end of each image title. Example: 01_Smith.jpg.
*Reporting Requirement*
Upon completion of the project year, recipients must provide Critical Mass with a follow-up artist statement/letter so that the organization can track and evaluate how funds are being used. The recipients of the stimulus funds will also participate in a three-person exhibition in late summer 2012.
*Selection Dates*
June 6, 2011 Applications due, 4:00 PM
July 1, 2011 Critical Mass Creative Stimulus recipients notified
August 5, 2011 Exhibit opening for 2010 recipients and announcement of 2011 recipients
All applications must be submitted electronically to: schiff@viapartnership.com
Attachments can total no more than 5MB in a single e-mail. If necessary, please divide images into multiple e-mail messages or use YouSendIt.com or a similar file sharing service. Call Aliza Schiff at 314-664-5902 with any questions or e-mail questions to schiff@viapartnership.com.
The Creative Stimulus Project is supported in part by a grant from the Regional Arts Commission, the William E. Weiss Foundation, and by generous donations from individuals who believe that supporting and promoting local artists makes St. Louis a better place to live.
Critical Mass for the Visual Arts
Creative Stimulus Project
Applications due: June 6th, 2011 by 4:00pm
Critical Mass for the Visual Arts is offering three artists $1,500 for their use as creative operating capital along with the opportunity to present their work in a group exhibition. These stipends will be awarded to St. Louis area visual artists in recognition of their outstanding work and commitment to developing their own career. A panel of local artists and curators will be reviewing the submittals. Past recipients include Martin Brief, Robert Goetz, Cameron Fuller, Emily Hemeyer, Asma Kazmi, Sarah Paulsen, Alex Petrowsky, and Lyndsey Scott.
Since 2008, Critical Mass has recognized the need for artists to continue working and expanding their horizons in tough economic times. The Creative Stimulus Project builds upon the mission of Critical Mass, a self-formed visual art collaborative dedicated to promoting, enhancing and initiating contemporary visual art in the St. Louis region.
Artists may use the non-matching stipends in any way, as long as the funds contribute to the growth of their career. This funding is to be sought by artists wishing to pursue special projects that will broaden their
experience, experiment with new techniques or deepen their understanding of their current working process.
*Selection Criteria*
· Artistic excellence and innovation as evidenced by past work.
· Well articulated idea for how the working capital will advance your career.
This call is open to established and emerging artists who live within a 100-mile radius of St. Louis.
*Submission Requirements*
1. A single electronic document (Microsoft Word or PDF) containing:
· A letter (2-page maximum) that presents a strong, clear artist statement and explains how you would use this stipend to advance your career.
· A resume/cv no longer than 3 pages including current contact information and email address.
· An image list providing image number, title, medium, dimensions,date of work, and a brief description for each image submitted.
2. Up to 10 images of previous works submitted electronically. Or, artist may choose to submit 5 images and up to two websites and/or videos (60 second clips only submitted electronically).
Image File Format: Images *must* be submitted as JPG files and be less than 1 MB each. “High quality” files at 300 dpi, no more than 1920 pixels on the longest side, are recommended for best viewing by the jury.
Image File Labeling: Files must be titled with a number indicating the viewing order, followed by the artist’s last name. Use “0” in front of single digit numbers. Do not use more than 30 characters; use only letters, numbers and underscores. Example: 01_Smith; 02_Smith. Mac OS users: Image files must be in JPEG format and include “.jpg” at the end of each image title. Example: 01_Smith.jpg.
*Reporting Requirement*
Upon completion of the project year, recipients must provide Critical Mass with a follow-up artist statement/letter so that the organization can track and evaluate how funds are being used. The recipients of the stimulus funds will also participate in a three-person exhibition in late summer 2012.
*Selection Dates*
June 6, 2011 Applications due, 4:00 PM
July 1, 2011 Critical Mass Creative Stimulus recipients notified
August 5, 2011 Exhibit opening for 2010 recipients and announcement of 2011 recipients
All applications must be submitted electronically to: schiff@viapartnership.com
Attachments can total no more than 5MB in a single e-mail. If necessary, please divide images into multiple e-mail messages or use YouSendIt.com or a similar file sharing service. Call Aliza Schiff at 314-664-5902 with any questions or e-mail questions to schiff@viapartnership.com.
The Creative Stimulus Project is supported in part by a grant from the Regional Arts Commission, the William E. Weiss Foundation, and by generous donations from individuals who believe that supporting and promoting local artists makes St. Louis a better place to live.
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