Applications for the 2009 Art Meets Activism Grant
will be available in January.
The deadline for the Art Meets Activism Grant is typically at the end of the first week of March.
What is the Art Meets Activism Grant?
The primary goal of the Art Meets Activism program is to support feminist artists and organizations in the development and implementation of art activities directly focused on progressive social change in Kentucky. Applicants should be able to demonstrate their commitment to feminism and their understanding of the relationship between art and social change.
Applicants may request funds for a range of activities including: arts education programs focused on women or girls, community participation in the creation of new art forms, artist-centered projects involving new partnerships between artists and activists, and artist-centered projects with social change themes or contents. Please Note: Artists or organizations who are seeking funding to enhance their abilities to make art should apply for the Artist Enrichment grant.
Who can apply?
Individual artists and organizations based in Kentucky may apply. For the purposes of this grant, individual artists must be creating strong or highly original artwork, and organizations must be engaging in an artist-centered project. KFW is committed to making the grant program accessible to a wide range of women regardless of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical disability, educational level, economic condition, or geographic origin.
Who reviews my application?
Independent artists and activists from a range of disciplines, including literary, visual, performing, and media arts recommend grant awards to the KFW Board of Directors. More information about The KFW Grantmaking Process can be found in the Additional Information described on page two.
What criteria are used in the review process?
The reviewers assess the applications based on the following criteria:
- Artwork in sample is strong, highly original, and reflects feminism and social change.
- Explanation of applicant’s commitment to feminism is convincing.
- Application and work sample convey applicant’s understanding of the relationship between art and social change.
- Proposed activities will benefit women and/or girls in Kentucky.
- Work plan, timeline, and budget are clear, detailed, and realistic.
- Applicant’s ability to complete the proposed activities is clearly shown.
How much money can I request?
Grants range from $ 1,000 to $7,500. Please know that due to the number of strong applications received, KFW is rarely able to award full funding. The typical grant award is $3,000 to $5,000.
Eligibility Requirements
KFW does not fund business enterprises, for-profit organizations, tuition costs or living expenses while working toward a degree, promotion of religious doctrines, endowments or capital campaigns or renovations of institutional facilities, non art related expenses (i.e., overdue bills, taxes, etc.) work conducted by artists or organizations that have not resided in Kentucky for at least one year at the time of application, of Kentucky women and girls.
A Note About Archives
Duke University is the designated archive for all KFW records. After five years, the foundation forwards the files concerning funded grant proposals to the Rare Book Manuscripts and Special Collections Library at Duke University. All KFW records deposited at Duke are open to qualified researchers. By submitting this application, you waive any right to claim a privacy interest in the funded grant materials.
