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Americans for the Arts Scholarships
Americans for the Arts is pleased to offer five full scholarships to arts leaders throughout the country to assist them in participating in the 2007 National Arts Marketing Project Conference. The purpose of these scholarships is to provide assistance for arts professionals to attend the conference to network with peers and share strategies for success. The scholarships cover the main conference registration (November 3-5, 2007), roundtrip airfare*, and up to three nights accommodation at the Hyatt Regency Miami.
To qualify for any of the Americans for the Arts scholarships, you must:
- Be a member in good standing of Americans for the Arts or work for an organization that is a current member of Americans for the Arts.
- Complete and submit the attached application form by August 15, 2007.
- Submit a copy of your resume.
- Submit a report within 30 days after the conference on what you learned or gained by attending. This report may be posted on www.ArtsMarketing.org.
Scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis and will be selected by a committee of arts and community leaders. Announcements will be made September 5, 2007. All additional costs for attending the preconference or conference are to be assumed by the scholarship recipient. The preconference is November 2 and will focus on sponsorship.
* Restrictions: Please note that scholarship funds awarded are to be used only for attending the conference from November 3-5, 2007. Airline travel is based on the availability of free/donated tickets from specific airlines. If preferred air travel is unavailable or not served by your local airport, this portion of the scholarship may be unavailable. No substitutions for air travel can be allowed.
State and Local Arts Agency Scholarship Opportunities
Many state, statewide, and regional arts agencies offer scholarships for people in their service areas to attend the convention. Assistance is often in the form of registration or travel subsidies. Subsidy opportunities are listed below in alphabetical order by state. Check back often, as a list of participating organizations, along with contact information and application deadlines, will be updated on a regular basis.
Please note that each organization has its own application deadline and limitations.
Arizona Commission on the Arts
Mitch Menchaca, Director of Local Arts Development
T 602.229.8229
F 602.256.0282
mmenchaca@azarts.gov
www.azarts.gov
Details: Professional Development Grants to artists or arts organizations are awarded up to $500. For more information and for full guidelines, please go to www.azarts.gov/qtg/professional_development.htm.
Maryland State Arts Council
Bonita Bush
T 410.767.6476
bbush@msac.org
www.msac.org
Application deadline: May 10, 2007.
Details: Professional Development Grants support registration fees only, one request per fiscal year of $500.
Missouri Arts Council
Donald Rice, Program Specialist for Technical Assistance
T 314.340.6845 or 866.407.4752
F 314-340-7215
donald.rice@ded.mo.gov
Application deadline: 8 weeks before event (Sept. 4, 2007), subject to availability of funds.
Details: Technical assistance grants will primarily support registration, travel and lodging, up to $750 per person, maximum $1500 per organization, per fiscal year.
www.missouriartscouncil.org
Montana Arts Council
Kristin Han Burgoyne
T 406.444.6449
khan@mt.gov
www.art.mt.gov
Application deadline: Must be received in office by the first of the month (every month). Applicant must apply at least one month before event dates.
Details: Must be a Montana resident.
North Dakota Council on the Arts
Amy Schmidt
T 701.328.7594
F 701.328.7595
amschmid@nd.gov
www.nd.gov/arts
Deadline: 4 weeks prior to event (October 5, 2007).
Details: See the Professional Development Grant Guidelines at www.nd.gov/arts/grants/prof_dev_guidelines.htm.
Ohio Arts Council
Katherine L. Eckstrand, Community Development Director
T 614.466.2613
F 614.728.2241
katherine.eckstrand@oac.state.oh.us
www.oac.state.oh.us
Deadline: 3rd Monday of each month.
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
Brian Rogers, Deputy Executive Director
T 717.787.6883
F 717.783.2538
brogers@state.pa.us
www.Pacouncilonthearts.org
Deadline: Rolling
Details: $500 per person, up to 4 people from one org. may be submitted on one application.
South Dakota Arts Council
Dennis Holub
T 605.773.5084
F 605.773.5657
sdac@state.sd.us
www.artscouncil.sd.gov
Deadline: 30 days before (October 3).
Maximum grant is $500 and cannot exceed 50% of cash expenses.
Tennessee Art Commission
Rod Reiner, Deputy Director
T 615.741.2093
F 615.741.8559
Rod.Reiner@state.tn.us
www.arts.state.tn.us
Deadline: 30 days before (October 3).
Financial assistance offered through TAC’s Special Opportunities grant program. Support limited to $500 max and must be used toward registration fee only. Applicant organization must be chartered in Tennessee, and be either a 501(c)(3) arts organization or an entity of government with an arts focus.
Texas Commission on the Arts
Anina Moore
T 512.936.6573
F 512.475.2699
anina.moore@arts.state.tx.us
www.arts.state.tx.us
Deadline: Requests under $500 may be submitted anytime up to two weeks before the conference (October 19). Requests in excess of $500 should be submitted by August 13th.
Vermont Arts Council
Sonia Rae, Community Program Manager
T 802.828.5425
srae@vermontartscouncil.org
www.vermontartscouncil.org
Deadline: 4 weeks prior to conference (October 4, 2007).
Details: Technical Assistance Grant for organization must be incorporate in Vermont.
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Cathy Welborn, Program Coordinator
T 804.225.3132
Cathy.welborn@arts.virginia.gov
www.arts.virginia.gov
Deadline: 60 days before event (September 3).
Details: Restricted to Virginia whose primary purpose is the arts, excluding units of government and educational institutions.
