Art Funding Opportunities
The Vermont Arts Council is now accepting applications for its Animating Infrastructure Grant and Creation Grant programs.
The Town Arts Committee is available to assist local artists who need help preparing their grant application. For assistance, contact [email protected].
Animating Infrastructure Grant
The Vermont Arts Council is now offering a funding opportunity for communities that are poised to integrate works of public art into upcoming infrastructure projects through its Animating Infrastructure Grant program. The Council seeks proposals for projects that provide opportunities for artists to engage with community in the design and/or fabrication of permanent or temporary public art for an interior or exterior site that is accessible to the public. Grants of up to $15,000 are available.
Project pitches are due by March 18, 2024.
Creation Grant
The Vermont Arts Council's annual Creation Grant supports artists or artist groups in creating new work. Grant funds may be used to compensate artists for time spent creating new work, to purchase materials, or to rent equipment or space for the process.
This highly competitive program is reviewed by an independent panel of practicing artists and arts professionals. Both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply.
Examples of fundable projects are:
- A multimedia artist creating a new video series
- A writer completing the first draft of a novel
- A dance ensemble developing choreography for a new piece
- A visual artist creating art for exhibition that explores new subjects and techniques
- A musician composing music for a new album
The application deadline for the Creation Grant is April 9, 2024.