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NOTE: The Governor’s Arts Awards’ Visual Arts Commission Grant remains suspended due to NAC budget cuts.
ARTIST FELLOWSHIP GO™ Submission Deadline: April 18, 2013, 5:00 p.m. PST. Grant Application Packet postmark deadline: one week after deadline.
Grant Amount: Artist Fellowship grants of $5,000 and Honorable Mention grants of $500 awarded in each of three categories – literary, performing and visual arts. BETTER EDUCATION THROUGH THE ARTS GRANTS FOLKLIFE APPRENTICESHIP GRANTS GO™ Submission Deadline: March 27, 2013, 5:00 p.m. PST. Grant Application Packet postmark deadline: April 3, 2013. The Folklife Apprenticeship Program encourages the continuation of Nevada’s diverse traditional culture by providing grants to skilled master artists to teach committed apprentices through intensive instruction in their art form. A master artist works with one or two apprentices during a one-year period. The master and apprentice are required to present one public program – a demonstration, educational program, or performance – and must arrange in advance for Folklife Program staff to attend.
Note: Individual applicants planning to teach classes should apply for a Quarterly Jackpot grant rather than an apprenticeship. Grant Amount: Between $900 and $2,200, depending on the project duration and budget for materials and supplies. See Guidelines for details. Required Match: No match required. Eligibility: A Master Artist must be a Nevada resident, at least 21 years of age and recognized in his or her community as an exemplary practitioner of the particular art form. Apprentices must be Nevada residents, at least 16 years old, with intermediate level experience in the folk art form they wish to continue learning. Read More
Note: Master artists who have previously received FAA Grants need not submit support letters. JACKPOT GRANTS New in FY13 - BETA Grants are now incorporated into the Jackpot Grant category GO™ Submission Deadline: 5:00 p.m. PST. FY14 Jackpot Grants —Projects occurring July 1, 2013-September 30, 2013: GO™ Submission Deadline: May 15, 2013 Quarterly Jackpot Grants support new or exemplary art projects by nonprofit arts and non-arts organizations, schools, public institutions or artists that take place during a three month period. (For example, apply for the First Quarter Jackpot Grant to support projects/activities scheduled between July 1 – September 30.) New in FY13 - Jackpot Grants will support arts education projects (previously funded through BETA Grants) that are designed and implemented by teaching artists, nonprofit arts and non-arts organizations, schools or public institutions. Examples of eligible projects include: art exhibitions, performances, readings and concerts, sponsoring of arts-related workshops and conferences, marketing and promotional activities, and planning, implementation, and/or evaluation of arts education programs for school-aged students or other target participants. NEVADA HERITAGE AWARD PROGRAM FY14 GO™ Submission Deadline: March 27, 2013, 5:00 p.m. PST. Grant Application Packet postmark deadline: April 3, 2013 Nevada Heritage Awards were created to recognize and celebrate our state’s living cultural treasures. These individuals embody the highest level of artistic achievement in their work and the highest level of service in the teaching and other work they do in theircommunities to ensure that their traditions stay strong. These awards are given to individuals for their lifelong record of artistic excellence, authenticity, and significance. One or two awards are presented each year, depending on the application pool and availability of funds. Please contact Folklife Program Staff regarding potential nominations prior to submitting online.
Grant Amounts: $3,500.Required Match: No match required. Eligibility: Heritage Award honors and recognizes Nevada master folk and traditional artists who, at the highest level of excellence and authenticity, carry forward the folk traditions of their families and communities through practice and teaching. A “community” can be defined as a group of people who share common cultural elements, such as ethnicity, tribal heritage, national origin, occupation, religious belief, geographic area, or traditional art form. All nominees must be residents of Nevada and must be living at the time of their nomination. The Nominee must have a social security number in order to receive the cash award. Read More
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS GO™ Submission Deadline: A minimum of one month prior to the activity for which funds are requested, unless authorized by NAC. Available on a first-come, first-served and reimbursement basis throughout the year while funds are available. Professional Development Grant (PDG) promotes the continuing education of Nevada’s nonprofit arts industry to advance their work and careers through attendance at regional or national conferences, workshops, or seminars for skills training. For artists, educators, board members, and arts administrators, PDG funds cover costs associated with professional development activities on a reimbursement basis. Must demonstrate travel of at least 100 miles round-trip to qualify.
Grant Amount: Up to $650 for out-of-state activities, up to $500 for in-state opportunities and up to $350 to attend NAC sponsored activities. Required Match: No match required. Eligibility: Individual artists of all disciplines, including fold and traditional artists and community scholars, teaching artists, arts educators.
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