The Color Network is pleased to share about two new grant opportunities offered monthly. The Studio Support Grant and the TCN Monthly Microgrants will open at the start of each month beginning August 1, 2024. Mark your calendars! Learn more and apply below.
Studio Stipend Grants
The Studio Stipend Grants offer one (1) grant of $500 USD per month for artists of color working in ceramics. This grant is best suited for artists seeking support with materials and equipment purchases, shipping costs, travel for ceramics-engaged events, or expenses for curatorial initiatives. The Studio Stipend Grants aim to support artists of color working in ceramics, at any stage of their career.
Application requirements include a short proposal and a five-image portfolio with an image list.
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Score of 4: You are showing exciting potential in your work. You have stated with exceptional clarity what you will do with this grant. You have stated the expected impact to you (and possibly others). Your project is achievable considering the parameters and budget of the grant.
Score of 3: You are showing potential in your work. You have clearly stated what you will do with this grant. You have stated the expected outcomes. Your project is achievable considering the parameters and budget of the grant.
Score of 2: You have shown examples of your work. You have stated loose ideas of what you will do with this grant, but your proposal lacks clarity. The expected outcomes are unclear. Your project doesn't align with the parameters or the budget of the grant.
Score of 1: You have not included the required application materials. Your project doesn't align with the parameters or the budget of the grant.
Apply HERE. Applications open August 1, 2024 and close on the last Sunday of the month. Applications will re-open on the first of each month until further notice.
Monthly Microgrants
The Monthly Microgrants offer two (2) grants of $100 USD per month for artists of color working in ceramics. This grant is best suited for (including but not limited to) supporting exhibition application fees, work shipping, artwork documentation, or exhibition-related travel. The microgrants are awarded by lottery at the end of every month. The Monthly Microgrants aim to support artists of color working in ceramics, at any stage of their career.
Application requirements include a short proposal.
Apply HERE. Applications open August 1, 2024 and close on the last Sunday of the month. Applications will re-open on the first of each month until further notice.