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Alabama State Council on the Arts
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Guidelines2018-2019
G R A N T SF E L L O W S H I P S
Alabama State Council on the Arts
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Guidelines2018-2019
G R A N T SF E L L O W S H I P S
ABOUT THE ALABAMA STATE COUNCIL
ON THE ARTS..........................................................2
. Agency.Overview.&.gOAls..................................2
. Agency.PrOgrAms..................................................3
. Accessibility..........................................................3
GENERAL GRANT INFORMATION
EligibilityRequirements................................... 4
HowtoApply.................................................. 4
GeneralEvaluationCriteria.............................. 5
FrequentlyAskedQuestions............................. 6
ARTS IN EDUCATION...................................... 9
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM................... 11
ARTS & CULTURAL FACILITIES.................. 13
FOLKLIFE PROGRAM................................... 14
LITERARY ARTS PROGRAM.......................... 16
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM.................. 18
VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM.............................. 20
GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS........................... 23
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALSFELLOWSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS...... 25
STAFF LISTING & CONTACT INFO............. 26
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Alabama State Council
Mission stateMent TheMissionoftheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtsistoenhancethequalityoflifeandeconomicvitalityforallAlabamiansbyprovidingsupportforthestate’sdiverseandrichartisticresources.
the agencyTheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtsistheofficialstate
agencyforthesupportanddevelopmentoftheartsinAlabama.Itwasestablishedin1966byanactoftheAlabamaLegislature.Theagencysupportsnot-for-profitartsorganizations,schools,colleges,unitsoflocalgovernment,non-profitorganizations,programmingintheartsforthegeneralpublic,andindividualartists.
TheStateArtsCouncilworkstoexpandthestate’sculturalresourcesandpreserveitsuniqueculturalheritageandplacesahighpriorityonartsprogrammingbyandforschools.TheCouncil’sprimarymeansofsupportingtheartsandmakingtheartsmoreaccessibletovariedaudiencesisthroughamulti-facetedgrantsprogramwhichcoversalldisciplinesandfieldsofcreativeexpression.
the councilTheCouncilisabodyoffifteenmembersappointed
bytheGovernorforsix-yeartermstohelppromotetheartsstatewide.AprimaryresponsibilityoftheCouncilistomakedecisionsongrantsawardedtosupportartprogramsandartseducationthroughoutthestate.
Memberscomefromdiverseareasofthestateandback-grounds,rangingfromartseducators,toprofessionalartists,tocommunityartsvolunteers.TheCouncilmeetsquarterlyandinadditiontoallocatinggrantfunds,itengagesinlong-rangeplanninganddevelopsstrategiesforexpandingpublicsupportforthearts.
goals oF the council
ThegoalsenumeratedbelowhavebeenadoptedbytheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtsasprioritiesforthealloca-tionofstateandfederaldollars.Whileaspecificapplicationmaynotaddressallofthegoals,artsorganizations,schoolsandothereligibleinstitutionsapplyingforgrantsshouldbeawarethatrequestsconsistentwithoneormoreoftheseprioritieswillbegivenelevatedconsiderationformaximumsupport.AllofthestatedgoalsrepresentadesireoftheCounciltoaddressspe-cificneedsandtakeadvantageofopportunitiestoenhancethequalityoflifeinAlabamathroughthearts.
1. excellence and Professionalism-Supportexcellence andprofessionalisminallartforms
2. arts education-Incorporatetheartsasanessential elementintheeducationalexperienceof allAlabamians3. access-ProvideopportunitiesforallAlabamiansto participateinandappreciatethearts4. Folk traditions-Identify,preserveandpresent folktraditions5. Multi-cultural-Supportmulti-culturalartistic expression6. economic Vitality-Supporteconomicvitality incommunitiesthroughthearts7. Marketing and Public Recognition-Increasepublic
recognitionandappreciationforthearts, artsorganizationsandindividualartists
AlabamaStateCouncilontheArts
About the
Located in the lobby of the Alabama State Council on the Arts in Montgomery, the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery show-cases the work of Alabama Artists. Photo by Elliot Knight.
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on the Arts
Funding FoR the
state aRts council
TheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtsreceivesanannualappropriationfromtheAlabamaLegislatureandadditionalfundsfromtheNationalEndowmentfortheArts,afederalagency.Since1983,theCouncilhasalsoadministeredtheArtsDevelopmentFund,madeupofcontributionsbyAlabamacitizensfromannualstateincometaxrefunds.
agency PRogRaMsConsistentwithitschargefromtheAlabamalegislature,
theCouncilhasadoptedanumberofprogramstoaddresstheneedsoftheartsinAlabama.Theseprogramscurrentlycon-sistofArtsinEducation,CommunityArts,ArtsandCulturalFacilities,Folklife,PerformingArts,VisualArts,andLiteraryArts.Guidelines,applicationandeligibilityrequirementsareexplainedindetailinthefollowingpages.
accessibilityAllCouncilprograms,servicesandfacilitiesarefully
accessibletoallsegmentsofAlabama’spopulation.Councilofficesandfacilitiesarebarrierfree.GuidelinesareavailableonaudiotapefromtheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtswebsiteat:http://arts.alabama.gov/access.aspx Signlanguageinterpretersandreadersarealsoavail-able.ConstituentsusingTTYservicesmayreachtheCouncilthroughtheAlabamaRelayCenterbydialing7-1-1.Ifthereisaproblem,pleasecall:
1-800-676-3777(TTY/Voice/ASCII).InSpanish1-800-676-4290(TTY/Voice)
TheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtsdoesnotdiscrimi-nateonthebasisofrace,color,nationalorigin,sex,religion,ageordisabilityinemploymentortheprovisionofservices.
Ways You Can HelpIncrease Arts Funding
Contributions received from the “Support the Arts” auto tags provide fund-ing for performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, arts education and folk arts. The $50 registration fee is tax deductible.Contributions from the Alabama Income Tax check-off provide for arts in the schools, with touringprograms, literary programs, exhibitions, performances, festivals, community design, folk culture and more.
Yo Yo Ma performing with the Mobile Symphony. Photo courtesy of the Mobile Symphony.
Because every child deserves to learn and grow
through the arts.
Alabama State Council
beFoRe subMitting an aPPlication
BeforeyousubmitanapplicationforfundingtotheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArts,pleasereadallsectionsoftheseGuidelines.Moredetailedinformationonprogramcom-ponents,eligibilityrequirementsandgeneralevaluationcriteriacanbefoundatwww.arts.alabama.gov.Westronglyencourageallapplicantstodiscussgrantrequestswiththeappropriateprogrammanagerbeforecompletingtheonlineapplication.ContactinformationforProgramManagerscanbefoundonpage26.
eligibility RequiReMents
AnorganizationiseligibletoapplyforfundingsupportofartsactivitiestakingplaceinAlabamaiftheorganizationislegallydomiciledinAlabamaandmeetseitherofthefollowingqualifications:
• Theorganizationisnon-profitwithadetermination letterfromtheInternalRevenueServicedeclaringthe
organizationexemptfromfederalincometaxunder Section501(c)(3)oftheInternalRevenueCode.
• Theorganizationisapublicorprivateeducational institution(suchasanelementaryorsecondaryschool),
aschoolboard,alocalorcountygovernmentagency oracollegeoruniversity.Privateeducational
institutionsmustbenon-profitandmeetthetax-exempt requirementsdescribedabove.
Anindividual artistiseligibletoapplyforanartistfel-lowshipifhe/sheisalegalresidentofAlabamaandhaslivedinthestatetwoyearspriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.Additionally,applicantsmustbewillingtomaintainAlabamaresidencyduringthegrantawardyear(October1-September30).Pleaserefertothetextbeginningonpage23.
eXcePtions
Collegesanduniversitiesareeligibleonlyforactivitiesthatclearlyservetheneedsofthegeneralpublicandcommuni-ties.Indirectcostsinvolvingtheadministrationoftheinstitu-tioncannotbeincluded.Activitiesproducingacademiccredit(exceptinternships)orthoseorientedprimarilytostudentsandtheacademiccommunityarenoteligible.
Privatenon-profitorganizationswhicharerequestingfundsdirectlyfromthelegislatureforartsprogramingforthecom-ingyeararenoteligibletoapplyunderanyprogramintheseguidelines.
Ininstanceswhereanorganizationreceivesotherstatemoneyforanypurposecoveredbythesupportprogramsintheseguidelines-whetherdirectlyfromthelegislatureorthroughanotherfiscalagent-theCouncilwillconsidersuchstatesupportwhenevaluatingapplicationsandawardinggrants.
Funding RestRictions
TheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtsdoesnotfund:
• Projectsnotavailabletothegeneralpublic
• Activitiesandperformancesplannedsolelyfor fundraisingpurposes
• Food,beveragesorotherrefreshments
• Interestonloans,fines,penalties,and/orlitigationcosts
• ExpensesincurredpriortoOctober1orafter September30ofthecurrentgrantyear
• Investmentsofanykind
• Churchprojectswhichhavesectarianorfaith-based objectives;however,non-profitreligiousgroupsmay
applyforcommunityartsactivitiesandprogramming whereartisticexpressionsaretheprimaryfocus
• Indirectcosts
how to aPPly
Allapplications,withtheexceptionofFolklifeApprenticeshipsandTechnicalAssistancerequests,mustbesub-mittedelectronicallyviaeGRANT.AccesstotheeGRANTsys-temisavailableathttps://alabamaarts.egrant.net.Submissionoftheelectronicformisthefirstpartofatwo-partapplicationprocess.Thesecondpartisthemailingofthecertificationpagewithoriginalsignaturesandtherequiredsupplementalmateri-als.Aftersubmittingtheelectronicform,mailthecertification/signaturepagewithoriginalsignaturesandtherequiredsupple-mentalmaterials.ThismaterialisdueintheCouncil’sofficewithinthreedaysaftertheelectronicapplicationissubmitted.Pleaseusethefollowingaddress:201MonroeStreet,Suite110,Montgomery,AL36104-3721.
grantsmanship is a major factor in a favorable review of proposals. while an application might be techni-cally eligible, budget errors, unaddressed evaluation criteria, non-descriptive narratives, or a failure to itemize expenses and income, etc. may result in a negative evaluation and no funding.
GeneralInformation4 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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Allsectionsandfieldsoftheapplicationmustbecompletedwithrequiredattachmentsbeforesubmitting.Itisrecommendedthatyoudonotdelayinpreparingorsub-mittingyourapplication.TheeGrantsystemwillopentwomonthspriortothedeadline.Youmayenterthesystem,setupyourapplicationfileandworkonitasneededduringthattwo-monthperiod.Please remember that the egrant system will close promptly at 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline date. grants should be submitted by 4:45 p.m. to ensure transmission by 5:00 p.m.
geneRal eValuation cRiteRia
Grantapplicationswillbeevaluatedaccordingtotheextentinwhichrelevantcriteriaareaddressedintheproject.Abriefdescriptionofhowapplicablecriteriaareaddressedintheproposedactivitiesshouldbeincluded.ThisinformationmustbeenteredundertheProjectNarrativeTabwithintheeGRANTform.
1. Evidenceofartistic excellenceandtheabilitytoprovide qualityexperiencesforaudiences/participants
2. Theextenttowhicheducational benefitswillberealized
3. Theevidenceofbroad-based community support, planning, participation and collaboration
4. Thepotentialforlong-term impactwithinaschool,school system,acommunityand/orthestateingeneral
5. Theextenttowhichprofessional artistsareutilized andbenefit
6. Thepotentialforpreservingandsharingalabama’s living cultural heritage
7. Thedegreetowhichcultural diversity and multi-cultural artistic expression are recognized, showcased and celebrated
8. Theabilitytomakeprogramsaccessible to audienceswith specific disabilities and limitations
9. Thedegreetowhichgrantsupportcanleadto partnershipsthattargetneeds,opportunities,andshared goalsofastatewideand/orcommunitynature
10.Evidenceofanappropriate venuefortheactivity
11.Thequalifications of the personnelinvolvedinthe planningandimplementationoftheactivity
Additionally,grantapplicationswillbeevaluatedonhowwelltheactivities/projectdescribedintheapplicationaddresstheCouncil’sprioritiesforfunding(seegoalsoftheCouncilonpage2).ApplicantsareencouragedtoselectonetothreeofthegoalslistedanddescribeintheProjectDescriptionsectionundertheProjectNarrativetabhowthesegoalsareaddressedintheactivities/project.Pleasebeawarethatrequestsconsistentwithonetothreeofthesegoalswillbegivenconsiderationformaximumsupport.
A student at Marion White High School creating a 3-D model. Photo courtesy of Tammy White
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FRequently asKed questions
when are the application deadlines? • March1-ArtistFellowshipsandCulturalFacilities
• June1-Schoolprojects,GrantstoOrganizationsand OperatingSupport
• September1-Schoolprojects,GrantstoOrganizations, andFolklifeApprenticeships
Allapplicationsmustbesubmittedby4:45p.m.ontheduedatetomeetthe5:00p.m.submissiondeadline.Ifthedeadlinedatefallsonaweekendorstateholiday,theapplicationisdueby5:00p.m.thenextbusinessday.Ifyouareunsureofanapplica-tiondeadline,pleasecontactaprogrammanager.
we will not be able to submit our online application by the deadline. can we submit it late?
no.Council’spolicydoesn’tpermitustoacceptlateappli-cations.Itisrecommendedthatyoudo not delayinpreparingorsubmittingyourapplication.TheeGrantsystemwillbeopentwomonthspriortothedeadlinedate.Youmayenterthesys-tem,setupyourapplicationfileandworkonitasneededduringthattwo-monthperiod.PleaserememberthattheeGrantsystemwillclosepromptlyat5:00p.m.onthedeadlinedate.your application Must be submitted by 4:45 p.m. to ensure it is transmitted before 5 P.M.
can we make changes to our application after we click the submit button?
no.Onceyouclickthesubmitbutton,youwillbeunabletomakechangestoyourapplication.Applicantsareencouragedtoviewacopyoftheapplicationandtocheckallattachmentsforaccuracybeforeclickingthesubmitbutton.
when i print out a copy of my application, the attach-ments are not included. what happened?
Theattachmentsareuploadedtotheeform.WhenyouprintacopyofthePDF,theattachmentswillnotbethere.Youwillneedtoprintacopyoftheattachmentsfromwhereyouhavestoredthemonyourcomputertohaveacompletedapplica-tionforyourfiles.Pleasenotethatyoushouldprintandmailthecompletedsignaturepagewithin 3 days of application submis-sion.
how do i know which grant to apply for?
WestronglyencourageapplicantstocontacttheCouncilofficeandcommunicatewithaprogrammanager.Visitwww.arts.alabama.gov.Astaffdirectoryisfoundonpage26.
Staffwillbegladtoassistyouindevelopingyourapplicationandansweranyquestionsyoumayhave.Itisadvisabletocommu-nicatewithastaffmemberwellbeforethedeadlinedate.Inthedaysprecedingadeadline,thereareusuallyalotofapplicantsseekingassistanceanditmaybedifficulttoreachaprogrammanageronshortnotice.
what is the grant period?
ThegrantperiodrunsfromOctober1toSeptember30.Allgrantactivitiesmustfallwithinthistimeframe.Theonlyexcep-tiontothisruleisgrantstoK-12schools.Inthesecases,thegrantperiodisfromAugust1toSeptember30.
is there a match requirement?
Yes.WiththeexceptionofArtistFellowships,FolkArtsApprenticeshipsandAIEEnhancementGrant,**requeststotheCouncilmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincashoracombi-nationofcashandin-kindsupport.Presentinggrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincash.Inordertocountasmatchingfunds,cashorin-kindcontributionsmustbeusedtoaccomplishtheprogrammingobjectivesoutlinedintheapplicationduringthespecifiedgrantperiod.In-kindcontributionsmayincludedonatedservices,space,ormaterialsessentialtothecompletionoftheartsproject.Ifyouhavequestions,pleasecontactapro-grammanager.
**SomeschoolsapplyingforAIEEnhancementGrantsmaybeeligibletouseareducedmatchamount.ContacttheAIEProgramManagerformoreinformation.
when are the signature/certification page and other sup-porting documents due?
Thesignature/certificationpageandothersupportingdocu-mentsmustbereceivedintheCouncilofficewithin three daysafteryousubmittheelectronicapplication.Pleaseremembertoopenandprintthesignature/certificationpagebeforeclickingthesubmitbutton.
how long does it take between applying for the grant and receiving a decision?
Applicationsgothroughanextensivereviewprocess.Ittakesapproximatelythree monthsbetweenthetimeanapplicationisreceivedbytheCouncilandthetimetheapplicantisnotifiedoffinalaction.
should i come to the grants public hearing? will it help my grant application?
ItisagoodopportunitytomeettheCouncil’sGrantsReviewCommitteeandtogivethemanupdateonyourprojectaswellasansweranyquestionstheymighthave.Therehavebeencaseswhereanapplicantprovidedadditionalinformationwhichclarifiedpanelconcernsandresultedinfunding.Thereare
otherexampleswhereanunclearorconfusingpresentationresultedinreducedfunding.
Ifyouplantoattend,youmustmakeanappointmentonceyoureceiveyourinvitationletter.Youshouldprepareyourpresentationaheadoftimeandkeepitwithintheallocated5-minutetimeframe.Becertainthatthepresenterisfamiliarwithboththeapplicationandtheproposedproject.UsetheopportunitytogivetheCouncilanoverviewofyourorganiza-tionandthewaysinwhichthisprojectwillbenefityourorga-nizationandcommunity.
ThepublichearingsareintendedfororganizationsandnotindividualartistsseekingFellowshipsororganizationsseekingOperatingSupport.Fellowshipgrantsforindividualartists/administratorsarebasedonsamplesofworkandthepanelreviewprocess.
how soon after the decision will we receive our grant check?
AwardlettersandcontractsareusuallyissuedwithintwoweeksafterthefullCouncilapprovesgrantsrecommendedbytheGrantsReviewCommittee.Yourawardletterwilltellyouthegrantamountandwhenyoushouldexpectthecontractagreement.OperatingSupportgrantsarepaidquarterly.Othergrantsarepaid50%inadvanceand50%whenyoufileyourfinalreport.Grantpaymentsaregenerallyreleasedbasedontheproject’sstartingdatewhichyouprovidedinyourapplication.
we have lost our contract agreement. what do we do?
Rememberthatcontractsbecomevoidifnotsignedandreturnedwithin 30 daysfromthedateofissuance.Ifyourcontractislost,contactthegrantsofficeandrequestthatanewcontractbeissued.Ingeneral,youshouldsignandreturnyourcontractassoonasyoureceiveit.Itisalsoimportanttobesurethatwehaveyourcorrectmailingaddress,phonenumberandemail.
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Etowah Youth Orchestra performing for students at Hokes Bluff Elementary. Photo courtesy of Etowah Youth Orchestra.
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what do i need to do to receive the second portion of my grant?
Mostgrantsarepaid50%inadvancewiththefinal50%paidwhenwereceiveandreviewyourfinalreportwiththeexceptionofOperatingSupportgrants.FinalreportsaresubmittedthroughtheeGrantsystem.Followthesamelogoninstructionsasyoudidwhenyousubmittedthegrantapplica-tion.
Finalreportsareduewithin 30 daysafterthefundedproj-ectiscompleted,butnolaterthanoctober 10.Itisimportanttorememberthatasubstantialdelayinfilingyourfinalreportorindiscussingyourproblemwithaprogrammanagerorthegrantsofficecan result in a loss of the balance of your grant funds.ItisalsoimportanttorememberthatyourorganizationisnoteligibleforanyadditionalfundingfromtheCouncilifyouhaveoutstandingfinalreports.delinquent reports must be filed before any future grants can be processed.
what do i do when i need help?
ContacttheCouncil’sofficeat334-242-4076.Thestaffwillbegladtoassistyouandtoansweranyquestionsyoumayhave.
8 F R E q u E N T L y A s k E d q u E s T I O N s
Drumming artist John Scalici leading students with hands-on activities. Scalici is one of many artists bringing art forms into the schools for workshops and residencies within their qualified fields. These enrichment activities engage student with hands-on arts experiences. Photo courtesy of John Scalici.
Alabama State Council
s P E c I F I c s u P P O R T P R O G R A M s 9
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Thisprogramseekstoincorporatetheartsasanessentialcomponentoftheeducationalexperienceofallstudentsinpre-schoolthrough12thgrade.Opportunitiesareofferedthroughgrants,initiatives,professionaldevelopment,statewideconven-ingandconsultingservices.TheprogramenjoysastronganduniquepartnershipwiththeAlabamaStateDepartmentofEducation,theAlabamaAllianceforArtsEducationandtheAlabamaInstituteforEducationintheArts.
Throughthegrantcomponentsofthisprogram,fundingisavailableforprojectsthattakeplaceinschoolsaspartoftheregularcurriculumandadvancetheroleoftheartsasessentialtostudentlearning.Projectstiedtocurriculummayincludeclasses,workshops,consultants,guestartists,performances,exhibits,professionaldevelopment,residenciesandactivitiesdesignedtoincreasethequalityofartsinourschools.Smallergrantsareprovidedforartsexposureandartsenrichmentactivi-ties,suchasperformances,fieldtrips,orprofessionaldevelop-mentworkshops.
PRogRaM gRant coMPonents
deadline: June 1 and september 1
curriculum-based Project grants ($1,000-$10,000)
ThisAIEProgramcomponentprovidessupportforspecificprojectsthatadvancethegoaloftheartsasanessentialcompo-nentofPreK-12curriculum.Projectsmustseektoestablish,expandoradvanceartseducationasdefinedbytheAlabamaStateDepartmentofEducationinAlabamaCourseofStudy:ArtsEducation.
aie enhancement grants ($1,000-$3,000)
ThisAIEProgramcomponentprovidessmallgrantsforschoolsand/ororganizationsengaginginartsexposureandartsenrichmentactivities,suchasperformances,fieldtrips,orpro-fessionaldevelopmentworkshops.
what we Fund
Underthecurriculum-based Projectcomponent,proj-ectsmayincludeclasses,workshops,consultants,guestartists,performances,exhibits,professionaldevelopment,residenciesandactivitiesdesignedtoadvancethequalityofartscurricu-luminPreK-12schools.Grantfundsmustbeusedforprojectsthatpromotelearninginandthroughthearts,includingcom-prehensivesequentialartsinstructionand/orartsintegration.Grantfundsmaybeusedforconsumablematerialsonlyifthey
relatetotheimplementationofaspecificproject.Fundsmaynotberequestedforadministration,materialsorsuppliesnotspecifictotheproposedproject.Applicantsmayreceivefundingforthesameprojectnomorethanthreetimeswithinafive-yearperiod.
Undertheaie enhancementcomponent,fundsmaybeusedfortransportation,tickets,presenterfees,workshopfees,andotherdirectcostsrelatedtotheenhancementactivi-ties.Supportmayalsoberequestedforemergingprojectsthatarenotyetfullydevelopedintocurriculum-basedactivities.Emergingprojectswillbeeligiblefornomorethantwoyearsoffundingunderthisprogram.
cRiteRia FoR Funding
Proposalssubmittedtothecurriculum-based Projectcomponentwillbejudgedaccordingtoeducationalbenefits,opportunitiesforoutreachandevaluation,andqualityoftheplanningprocess.Please refer to evidence of excellenceforCurriculum-BasedProjectGrants.ThisinformationislocatedontheArtsinEducationpageontheCouncil’swebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.gov.Applicantsarerequiredtosubmitsup-porting documentation,includingacompleteanddetailedscheduleofplannedactivities,artist/groupcontractsorlettersofintent,artistresumes,andsamplesofcurriculummaterialsthatillustratetheuseofartscontentstandardswithinobjectivesandassessmentoflearningoutcomes.AllAIECurriculum-BasedProjectapplicantsmustcompletetheadditional narrative for arts education applicants at the bottom of the Project narrative tab of the egrant.
Intheaie enhancementcomponent,itisnotneces-sarytocompletetheAdditionalNarrativeforArtsEducationApplicantsatthebottomoftheProjectNarrativeTaboftheeGrant,ortosubmitcurriculummaterialswithenhancementgrantapplications.Presentersshouldincludecontractsorlettersofintentfromperforminggroups.Proposalswillbeevaluatedaccordingto:
1. OpportunitiesforQualityEngagementintheArts2. FeasibilityofImplementation3. DescriptionofSpecificNeed
Pleaserefertoevidence of excellence for aieenhancement grants.Tofindthisinformation,pleasegototheArtsinEducationpageontheCouncil’swebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.gov.
ArtsinEducation
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Matching RequiReMent
curriculum-based Projectgrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincash,oracombinationofcashandin-kindsupport.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantamountsrarelyexceed$10,000.
aie enhancementgrantsmustbematcheddollarfordollarincash.Requestsmustbemadebetween$1000and$3,000.Councilfundsmaynotbeusedformeals.Schoolswithover40%studentslivingunderthepovertylevelmayrequestenhancementgrantswithreducedornomatchingrequirement.PleasecontacttheAIEProgramManagerifyouhavequestions.Organizationspartneringwithschoolsarenoteligibleforareducedmatchingrequirement.
who May aPPly
Applicantsmaybeindividualschools,schoolsystemsornon-profitorganizations,andmayapplyindependentlyorasacollaboration/partnership.Supportmaterialsshouldincludelet-tersofcommitmentfromanypartnerslistedintheproposal.
how to aPPly
aRts in education gRant
deadlines: June 1 and september 1
TheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtshasmovedtoapaperlessprocessforapplicationsubmission,reviewandreport-ing.ApplicationsmustbesubmittedelectronicallyviaeGrant.AccesstotheeGrantisavailablefromtheGrantspageonthe
Council’swebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.gov.Anapplicantmaysubmitnomorethantwoapplicationsperdeadline.
sPecial PRogRaMs & initatiVes
ThefollowingspecialprogramsandinitiativesareincludedundertheAIEProgram.Theyarelistedbelow
• AlabamaTouringArtistProgram(School Performances)
• ArtsinSchoolsInitiative(BlackBeltSchools AIESupport)• CollaboratingArtistProgram(ArtistResidencies)• PoetryOutLoud(PoetryRecitationforHigh SchoolStudents)• VisualArtsAchievementProgram(VisualArtsStudent ExhibitionandScholarshipprogram)
PleasevisittheArtsinEducationpageoftheCouncil’swebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.govforadditionalinformationonthesespecialprogramsandinitiatives.
seRVices/ResouRces
TheCounciloffersconsultingandgrantwritingwork-shopsaswellasprofessionaldevelopmentworkshopsinartseducation.Additionally,resourcesareavailablesuchasartscurriculumguides,artistrosterandorganizationdirectories.PleasevisittheArtsinEducationpageoftheCouncil’swebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.govforadditionalinformationontheser-vicesandresourcesavailable.
questions and consultation
ItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceandsupportfromtheArtsinEducationManager.PleasecontactDianaGreenatdiana.green@arts.alabama.govor334242-4076,ext.241.
For Website: For eGrants:
Students learning the violin. Photo courtesy of the Auburn University Strings Program.
Goal:ToenhancethequalityoflifeinAlabamacommuni-tiesthroughthearts.
TheCommunityArtsProgramsupportsprojectswhichmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,communityfestivals,after-schoolprograms,performances,workshops,orexhibitions.Projectsthatincreasethecapacityofanartsorganizationorgroupsofartistsarealsoeligibleinthisprogram.Examplesofthesemightbedevelopingaplanforanartsdistrictinacommunity,abusinessandmarketingworkshopforartists,orfundingforaposition.SeveralprojectcategoriesmaybefundedthroughtheCommunityArtsProgram.
PRogRaM gRant coMPonents FoR oRganiZations
oPeRating suPPoRt
deadline: June 1
EstablishedLocalArtsCouncilsandArtsCenterswithasuccessfultrackrecordofdiverseprogramsandservicesinthecommunityandregionmayqualifyforOperatingSupport.Successfulapplicantswillhavesupportandcooperationfromlocalgovernmentalentities.Newapplicantorganizationsmustsubmitaletter of intenttoapplyone yearpriortosubmit-tinganOperatingSupportapplication.OperatingSupportorganizationsmaynotsubmitadditionalapplicationsbutmayactasafiscalagentforanotherorganization.TobeeligibleforOperatingSupport,anorganizationmustmeetalltheserequirements:
• Theymustbeincorporatedandrecognizedashaving non-profittaxexemptstatusbytheInternalRevenue Serviceforatleastthreeyearspriortoapplication,or havebeenanagencyofacityorcountygovernment forthatlengthoftime
• Musthaveanactualthree-yearaveragecashincomeof atleast$600,000
• Musthaveafull-timeadministrativestaffresponsible fortheoverallfunctionsoftheorganization
• Musthaveanannualauditconductedbyan independentCertifiedPublicAccountant
PRoJect gRants
deadlines: June 1 and september 1
Thisisthemostwide-rangingcategoryofprojectfunding.Anapplicantmaysubmitnomorethantwoapplicationsperdeadline.Eligibleprojectsmayinvolvemultidisciplinaryactivi-tiesincluding:
• Festivals• Performanceseries• Artsinstructionforchildrenoradults• Participatoryartsactivitiessuchascommunitytheater
productionoracommunitychorus• Activitiessuchascommunityplanning,designprojects,
orotheractivitiesaimedatexpandingorimproving accesstothearts
Fundingamounts:$1,000-$10,000
consolidated PRoJects
deadlines: June 1 and september 1
Anorganizationmayrequestfundingforseveraldistinct,butrelatedprojectsconsolidatedintoasingleapplication.Forexample,anorganizationmightrequestfundingforanafter-schoolartsprogramandacommunityfestivalthatfeaturesstu-dentworkdoneintheprogram.
IfaConsolidatedProjectapplicationissubmitted,onlyoneadditionalapplicationmaybesubmittedinthesamefiscalyear.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$20,000.
Fundingamounts:$1,000-$20,000
adMinistRatiVe PRoJects
deadlines: June 1 and september 1
Organizationsmayrequestadministrativesupporttoaddafullorpart-timestaffperson.Asuccessfulapplicationwilldemonstratethataddingorretainingthepositionwillleadtoorganizationalgrowthandenhancementofprogramquality.
Fundingamounts:$1,000-$10,000
Match RequiReMents
Alltheseprojectsrequireadollar-for-dollarmatchthatmaybeacombinationofcashandin-kindservices,inmostcases.
PResenting gRants
deadlines: June 1 and september 1
Theseareapplicationstopresentaperformingartistorgroupinacommunitysetting.Presentinggrantspayhalf the artists’ fee andmustbematched entirely with cash. Applicationspresentingmorethanoneperformerorgroupinagrantperiodmaycombinethoserequestsinaconsolidatedapplication,buttherequestisstillforhalfofeachperformer’sfee.Performersmustbebasedoutsidethecountywheretheapplicantislocated.Signedcontractsfromeachperformertobepresentedmustbeincludedwiththeapplication.
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Whencostsareoffsetthroughgrantsfromotherpublicfundingsources,suchasSouthArts,thetotalcombinedfund-ingfromtheStateArtsCouncilandtheothergrantsmaynotexceed50percentofthetotalcostofthepresentation,includingmarketing,spacerentalandothermiscellaneouscosts.
Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.Nomorethanfour(4)applicationsperfiscalyearwillbefunded.Inordertobeeligible,applicationsmustbeaccompaniedbyacontractorletterofengagementfromtheperformer,signedbybothparties,whichverifiesthedateandartisticfee.
Fundingamounts:Requestmustbehalftheperformingart-ist’sfeeandmustbematchedwithcash.
technical assistance gRants
deadlines: call for availability
Organizationsandindividualartistsmayreceivefundingforspecial,one-timeneedssuchaspurchasingmaterialsforasmall-scaleproject,attendingaconference,orbringinginaconsultant.Requestsmustnotrelatetoanyprogramorprojectalreadyfundedorappliedforinanothercomponentandmustnotbeeligibleandappropriateforfundingunderanyothercomponent.Thesegrantawardsgenerallydonotexceed$1,000;theminimumawardis$250.Amatchwillstrengthentheappli-cation,butisnotrequired.Incommunitieswithoutalocalartsagency,acity,countyorotherappropriatetaxexemptgroupiseligibletoapplyforstart-upcostsnottoexceed$2,500foroneyearonly.ContactprogrammanagerifyouareinterestedinapplyingforTechnicalAssistance.
PRogRaM coMPonents - indiVidual aRtists
design FellowshiPs deadline: March 1
Individualartistsworkinginarchitecture,fashiondesign,graphicdesign,industrialdesign,interiordesign,landscapearchitecture,orurbandesignandplanningmayapplyforDesignFellowships.Theseawardsaremadetoindividualartistsinthedesignartsbasedon:
• ArtisticExcellence
• ProfessionalCommitmentandMaturity• ServicetothestateofAlabama
Fellowshipsareintendedtocontributetotheartist’scontinuingdevelopmentandtheadvancementofhisorherprofessionalcareer.ApplicantsareencouragedtobeasspecificaspossibleabouttheproposeduseoftheFellowshipfundsinordertoillustratetheseriousnessoftheirprofessionalintent.Fellowshipsareextremelycompetitive.Panelistsdeterminequal-ityofworkandprofessionalismbyreviewingsamplesofworkandthenarrativesubmittedwiththeapplication.Applicantsshouldprovidequalitysamplesoftheirhighestcaliberworkcompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.
FundingAmount:$5,000
aRts adMinistRation FellowshiPdeadline: March 1
ArtsAdministrationFellowshipsareawardedtoindividualswhoareworkinginanadministrativecapacitywithanAlabamaartsorganizationinafull-timepaidpositionfortwoyearspriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.Fellowshipapplicantsshouldhaveaplantousetheawardtofurthertheirskillsinartsadmin-istrationandleadership.
FundingAmount:$5,000
who May aPPly
Anynon-profitorganization,localorcountygovernmentalagencyoracollegeoruniversityiseligibletoapplyforfundingsupportofartsactivitiestakingplaceinAlabama.
ForanIndividualArtistFellowship,anapplicantmustbealegalresidentofAlabamaandmusthavelivedinthestatefortwoyearspriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.AnapplicatntapplyingforanArtsAdministrationFellowshipmustalsobeworkinginanadministrativecapacitywithanAlabamaartsorganizationinafull-timepaidpositionfortwoyearspriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.
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TheCouncilseekslong-termrelationshipswithstate-wideorganizationsthatservecommunitiesthroughtheartsaswellaspartnershipstofacilitateuseofdesignincommunitiesandpublicspaces.
DesignAlabamapartnerswiththeCounciltopromotethoughtfuluseofdesigninAlabamacommunitiesthroughDesignAlabamaOnline,aquarterlyonlinejournal,anannualprintedjournal,andsponsorshipofanannualMayors’DesignSummit.
questions and consultations
ItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceandguidancefromtheCommunityArtsProgramManager.KayJacobycanbereachedatkay.jacoby@arts.alabama.govor334-242-4076,ext.222
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The QR codes shown above are also appropriate for the Arts & Cultural Facilities Program
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Thisgrantprogramassistsartsorganizationsinbuildingorrenovatingfacilitiesandspacesusedforartsactivities.Requestscanbesubmittedforfeasibilitystudies,useplans,needsassess-mentandothercontractedworkrelatedtotheintendedopera-tionsfor:
• anartsfacilityorspace• designworkrelatedtoaspecificfacilityorartsspace• constructioncostsrelatedtoanewfacility• renovationofanolderfacilityand/ormajorcapital outlayimprovementstoanexistingfacility
Applicationswillbeconsideredandgrantswillbeawardedinthisprogrambasedontheavailabilityoffundsasprovidedbythelegislatureeachyearforculturalfacilities.Pleasecontacttheprogrammanagerbelowforavailability.
PRogRaM gRant coMPonentsdeadline: March 1
Planning grants (up to $20,000)-Requestsmaybesub-mittedforfeasibilitystudies,useplans,needsassessmentandothercontractedworkrelatedtotheintendedoperationsforanartsfacility.Thisphaseisgenerallyconsideredpreliminarytoandnecessaryforactualdesignworkandconstruction.
Theplanningproposedmustbeginandendwithinthegrantyearforwhichfundsareawarded.Requestsmustincludelicensedprofessionalswithdemonstratedexpertiseinurbanand/orcommunityplanning,architecture,landscapedesignorhistoricpreservation.Communityandbroad-basedconstituentinvolvementintheplanningprocessisencouragedandexpected.
design grants (up to $50,000)-Requestsfordesignworkrelatedtoaspecificfacilityoranartsspacewillbeconsideredforsupport.Proposedworkinthisphasemustproduceatangibledesignintheformofblueprints,renderings,schematicsorotherdocumentsnecessaryforconstruction,renovation,installationoradaptivereuseofthefacilityorspaceinquestion.Thereshouldbeevidenceofcommunitysupportforthisphaseofwork.Qualifiedandcertifiedarchitectsanddesignprofessionalsmustbeselectedandinvolvedasapartoftheapplicationprocess.Adesigndocumentwillbeexpectedattheendofthegrantperiod.Submissionofdesignworkwillberequiredbeforefinalgrantfundsarereleased. construction (up to $100,000)-Constructioncostsrelatedtoanewfacility,renovationofanolderfacilityand/ormajorcapitaloutlayimprovementstoanexistingfacility(sound,lighting,climatecontrol,seating,performanceorexhibitionspace,etc.)mayberequested.Requestforcapitaloutlaymustbepartofafacilityconstructionprojectandnotastand-alonecom-ponent.Thedesignphasemustbecompletedandsubmittedaspartofthisrequest.Totalprojectcostsandtimelineprojectionsforthecompletionofworkmustalsobesubmitted.Facilitiesor
spacesforwhichfundsarerequestedmustbeusedprimarilyforartisticpurposesandactivitiesinvolvingoneormoreartsdisci-plinesasencompassedintheperforming,visualorliteraryarts.
cRiteRia FoR Funding• Potentialimpactoftheprojecttocommunity• Qualificationsoftheprofessionalteaminvolvedwith theproject• Strengthofcommunitysupportandgrantmatch• Theartisticmeritandintegrityoftheproject/facility inquestion• Degreeofstabilityofapplicantorganization• Shortandlong-termappropriatenessofownership• Thedegreeofbroadcommunityinvolvementin allphasesoftheproject
Matching RequiReMentsInthePlanningcomponent,grantfundsmustbematched
atleastdollar-for-dollar.In-kindservicesarenotallowableasmatch.Itisexpectedthatrequestswillincludethecostofdrawingsandtextdefiningprojectobjectivesandcommunitybenefits.Grantsintheplanningphasewillgenerallynotexceed$20,000.
Inthedesigncomponent,grantfundsmustbematchedatleastdollar-for-dollarincashandin-kindservices.Grantsinthedesignphasewillgenerallynotexceed$50,000.
Intheconstructioncomponentallgrantsmustbematchedthree-to-one in cash ($100,000grant,$300,000match).Whilerequestsmaybemadeinphases,thephaseforwhichfundsareneededmustbecompletedattheendofthegrantperiod.Grantswillgenerallynotexceed$100,000.
who May aPPlyApplicantsmaybeanyartsorganization,non-profitorga-
nizationorcity/countygovernment.Scienceandtechnologycenters,historichomes,non-arthallsoffame,officespaces,non-artmuseumsandschoolsarenoteligibleforsupportunderthisprogram.StateAgenciesandinstitutionsorgroupsreceivingannualstateappropriationsarealsonoteligibletoapplyunderthisprogram.
how to aPPlyTheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtshasmovedtoa
paperlessprocessforapplicationsubmission,reviewandreport-ing.ApplicationsmustbesubmittedelectronicallyviaeGrant.AccesstoeGrantisavailablefromtheGrantspageontheCouncil’swebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.gov.
questions and consultationsItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceand
guidancefromtheArts&CulturalFacilitiesProgramManager.KayJacobycanbereachedatkay.jacoby@arts.alabama.govor334242-4076,ext.222
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GOAL:Toidentify,preserve,andpresentAlabamafolkartsandtraditions.
PRogRaM coMPonents
PResenting gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Grantsareavailabletoeligibleorganizationstocoverthecostofbookingfolkartistsforperformances,demonstrationsorpack-agedfolkartsexhibitions.Presentinggrantsareusedtobringinartistsfromoutsidethecounty.Performancesbylocalartistsmayqualifyunderprojectgrants.Governmentalandnon-profitagen-ciesareeligibletoapply.AnumberofAlabamatraditionalartistsareavailablefortouringandpresenting.PleasecontacttheFolklifeProgramManagerforsuggestions.
Thesegrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincash.Whencostsareoffsetthroughgrantsfromotherpublicfundingsources,suchasSouthArts,thetotalcombinedfundingfromtheStateArtsCouncilandtheothergrantsmaynotexceed50percentofthetotalcostofthepresentation,includingmarketing,spacerentalandothermiscellaneouscosts.
Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.Nomorethanfour(4)appli-cationsperfiscalyearwillbefunded.Inordertobeeligible,appli-cationsmustbeaccompaniedbyacontractorletterofengagementfromtheperformer,signedbybothparties,whichverifiesthedateandartisticfee.
PRoJect gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Grantsupportisavailabletonon-profitorganizationsforawiderangeofprojects.Anapplicantmaysubmitnomorethantwoapplicationsperdeadline.Examplesofappropriateprojectsinclude:
• DocumentationandpresentationofAlabamafolklife throughmediasuchasfilm,video,photography, recordings,radioandpublications
• Festivalsthatpresentfolklifeandinvolvecommunitybased folkartists
• FieldsurveysthatidentifyanddocumentAlabamafolk traditionsandpractitioners
• ThepresentationofAlabamafolkartistsinperformance orexhibition
• Educationalmaterialssuchascurriculumguidesandother resourcesthatwillfurthertheunderstandingofAlabama folklifeinaclassroomsetting
• Anorganizationassistingafolkartistwithaprojectto furtherhisorhertradition
• Feesubsidiesfornomorethan50percentoftotalcash expensesforbookingperformancesoftraditionalartists
fromAlabamaorelsewhere
FolkloristsandotherscholarsofAlabamafolklifeareexcellentresourcesfororganizationswhenplanningandimplementingproj-ects.Itisstronglyencouragedthatapplicantsseekthisprofessionalexpertise.
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Administrativesupportmayberequestedifacaseismadeintheapplicationthatdirectlyconnectsadministrativesupporttoorganizationalgrowthandtoenhancingthequalityofprograms.Salariesforfullandpart-timestaffmaybeincludedasaprominentpartoftherequest.
Projectgrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincashoracombinationofcashandin-kindsupport.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.
consolidated PRoJects
Asingleapplicationthatconsolidatesseveralrelatedprojectsbytherequestingorganizationmaybesubmittedforneworexist-ingactivities.Theamountrequestedandthenumberofprojectcomponentswillaffectthelimitofapplicationseachorganizationispermittedtosubmitperdeadlineandperyear.Ifaconsolidatedprojectapplicationissubmitted,onlyoneadditionalapplicationmaybesubmittedinthesamefiscalyear.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$15,000.
technical assistance gRants deadline: call for availability
Organizations,individualartistsandfolklifescholarsreceivefundingforspecial,one-timeneedssuchaspurchasingmaterialsforasmall-scaleproject,attendingaconference,orbringinginaconsultant.Requestsmustnotrelatetoanyprogramorproject
FolklifeProgram
Polly Raymond and Lucy Mingo quilting. Photo by Anne Kimzey.
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alreadyfundedorappliedforinanothercomponent,andmustnotbeeligibleandappropriateforfundingunderanyothercom-ponent.Thesegrantawardsgenerallydonotexceed$1,000;theminimumawardis$250.Amatchwillstrengthentheapplication,butisnotrequired.
FolK aRts aPPRenticeshiPs
deadline: september 1
FolkArtsApprenticeshipgrantsaregiventomasterfolkartistsforteachingtheirartformtoanapprentice.ProspectivestudentswhohaveenteredintoanagreementwithamasterfolkartistmayalsoapplyforanApprenticeshipgrant.
Apprenticeshipsareoneoftheprimary“preservation”toolsoftheAlabamaFolklifeProgram.TheyaredesignedtoensurethetransmissionofadiversityoffolkskillsfromSacredHarpsingingtopotterymaking,usingthetraditionalmaster-apprenticesystem.Awardswillnotexceed$3,500.IndividualsshouldapplybyusingtheFolkArtsApprenticeshipApplicationFormavailableat:http://arts.alabama.gov/programs/folk_life/folkart.aspx
Aperforming artistshouldincludealabeledDVDorCDwiththreeexamplesofperformances.Acraft artistshouldinclude5to10imagesoftheirwork.Theseimagesshouldreflectyourhighestqualitywork.DigitalimagesshouldbesubmittedonaPCcompatibleCDinJPEGformat.LabeltheCDwiththeartist’sname.PleasecontacttheProgramManagerifyouwishtoemaildigitalimages.
IftheApprenticehasparticipatedinapreviouslyfundedApprenticeshipwiththeMasterArtist,pleasesubmitasampleoftheApprentice’swork.Formoredetailsseepages24and25andcontactAnneKimzeyat334-242-4076,ext.236;oremailatanne.kimzey@arts.alabama.gov
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TheAlabamaCenterforTraditionalCulture(ACTC)staffworkscloselywiththeAlabamaFolklifeAssociationinhostingtwostatewideSacredHarpsingingsinMontgomery.TheRotundaSinging,heldattheAlabamaDepartmentofArchivesandHistoryisheldeachwinterandtheCapitolCityShapeNoteSingingisheldeachJuly.
TheAlabamaArtsRadioSerieswhichSteveGrauberger,folk-loristfortheCouncil,continuestoproduceisairedweeklyontheSoutheasternPublicRadioNetwork.Otherpublicradiostationsarealsoairingtheseriesacrossthestate.Youcanlistentopastpro-gramsat:www.alabamaartsradio.com.
TheACTCworkswiththeAlabamaFolklifeAssociationandotherorganizationsthatsharethegoalofinterpretinganddocu-mentingAlabamafolkculture.InadditiontoadministeringtheCouncil’sFolklifeProgramgrants,ACTC’seffortsincludemediadocumentation,conferences,festivals,andpublicationsthatbenefitartistsandcontributetothepreservationofAlabamafolklifeandeducationaboutthestate’sculturalresources.
Onesucheffort,theAlabamaTraditionslabel,includesdocumentaryrecordingsproducedwiththeArchiveofAmericanMinorityCultures,theUniversityofAlabama;BrierfieldandTannehillStateParks;andtheAlabamaFolklifeAssociation.Recently,theseriesTraditional Musics of Alabama,producedbytheAlabamaCenterforTraditionalCultureandfundedbytheNationalEndowmentfortheArts,hasexpandedthislabel.ThejournalTributaries,whichisaproductionofACTCandtheAlabamaFolklifeAssociation,andtheserecordingscanbefoundatwww.alabamafolklife.org.
TheAlabamaCommunityScholar’sInstitute(ACSI)isatrainingprogramforpeoplewhowanttoresearch,documentandpresentvariousaspectsofAlabama’straditionalculture—themusic,food,crafts,stories,celebrations,worktraditions,etc.,oftheirowncommunities.TheACSIisproducedbytheAlabamaFolklifeAssociation.
TheCenterstaffworkscloselywithAlabamaPublicTelevisionindeveloping,writing,shootingandeditingJourneyProud,atele-visionseriesprofilingawidevarietyofAlabamacommunitytradi-tions.TheseriespremieredonOctober20,2013.Theserieswillbeproducedforatleastthreeseasons.Youcanviewprogramsat:journeyproudalabama.com.
TheArchiveofAlabamaFolkCulture(AAFC)wasfoundedin2006attheAlabamaDepartmentofArchivesandHistorywiththecooperationoftheCenter,andtheAlabamaFolklifeAssociation(AFA).TheArchivehousesfielddocumentationgeneratedbytheAFA,ACTC,andothers.
Theeconomicdownturnoflate2008-2009forcedtheCenterstafftoabandonplanstopresentAlabamaasafeaturedstateatthe2010SmithsonianFolklifeFestival.However,thestaff,alongwithAFA,usedfieldworkfromthiseffortinthenow-dormantjournalTributaries,aswellasvariouspublicpresentations.Themostrecentofthesepresentationshasbeentheinteractiveexhibit“AlabamaintheMaking:TraditionalArtsofPeopleandPlace”currentlytour-ingthestate.Theexhibit,producedbytheAFAwithinputfromACTCstaff,featuresimbeddediPadswherevisitorscanexploreaudioandvideofieldworkfromdifferentregionsofAlabama.Anothersuchexhibitentitled“’We’llAllSingHallelujah,’SacredSoundsofAlabama”hasrecentlybeenproducedbytheAFAandisnowavailablefortouring.
questions and consultationsItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceand
guidancefromtheFolkArtsProgramManager.JoeyBracknercanbereachedatjoey.brackner@arts.alabama.govor334242-4076,ext.225
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GOAL:Toincreasepublicawarenessandexposuretoliteratureandthestate’sliteraryheritageandtosupportcontemporaryAlabamapoetsandwritersoffiction,creativenon-fictionandotherliterarygenres.
PRogRaM gRant coMPonents PResenting gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thesegrantssupportreadingsbyauthorsandotherpresenta-tionsofliteraryworksinpublicvenues.Prioritiesforfundingareproposalswhichincludeeducationalworkshopsandresidencies,ortoenhanceaudiencedevelopment.Presentinggrantsareusedtobringinartistsfromoutsidethecounty;performancesbylocalart-istsmayqualifyunderprojectgrants.
Thesegrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincash.Whencostsareoffsetthroughgrantsfromotherpublicfundingsources,suchasSouthArts,thetotalcombinedfundingfromtheStateArtsCouncilandtheothergrantsmaynotexceed50percentofthetotalcostofthepresentation,includingmarketing,spacerentalandothermiscellaneouscosts.
Thereisnolimitonhowmuchcanberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.Nomorethanfour(4)applica-tionsperfiscalyearwillbefunded.Inordertobeeligible,applica-tionsmustbeaccompaniedbyacontractorletterofengagementfromtheperformer,signedbybothparties,whichverifiesthedateandartisticfee.
PRoJect gRants deadline: June 1 and september 1
Projectgrantsprovidesupportforawiderangeofactivitiesincludingliteraryfestivals,contestsandconferencesorothergath-erings,publicationsandcommunityreadingsinvolvinglocalwrit-ers.Educationandoutreachprojectsarepriorities.Anapplicantmaysubmitnomorethantwoapplicationsperdeadline.
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Administrativesupportmayberequestedifacaseismadeintheapplicationthatdirectlyconnectsadministrativesupporttoorganizationalgrowthandtoenhancingthequalityofprograms.Salariesforfullandpart-timestaffmaybeincludedasaprominentpartoftherequest.
Thesegrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincashoracombinationofcashandin-kindservices.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.
consolidated PRoJects
Asingleapplicationthatconsolidatesseveralrelatedprojectsbytherequestingorganizationmaybesubmittedforneworexist-ingactivities.Theamountrequestedandthenumberofprojectcomponentswillaffectthelimitofapplicationseachorganizationispermittedtosubmitperdeadlineandperyear.IfaConsolidatedProjectapplicationissubmitted,onlyoneadditionalapplicationmaybesubmittedinthesamefiscalyear.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchcanberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$15,000.
technical assistance gRants
deadline: call for availability
Organizationsandindividualartistsreceivefundingforspecial,one-timeneedssuchaspurchasingmaterialsforasmall-scaleproject,attendingaconference,orbringinginaconsultant.Individualsmayrequestfundstostudywithanotherartist,orpar-
LiteraryArtsProgram
A poet reads her work during the Bards and Brews event at the Avondale Library. Photo courtesy of the Avondale Library.
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ticipateinavarietyofspecialactivitiesforartists.Requestsmustnotrelatetoanyprogramorprojectalreadyfundedorappliedforinanothercomponent,andmustnotbeeligibleandappropri-ateforfundingunderanyothercomponent.Thesegrantawardsgenerallydonotexceed$1,000;theminimumawardis$250.Amatchwillstrengthentheapplication,butisnotrequired.ContacttheLiteraryArtsProgramManagerforfundingavailability.
inteRnshiPs and indiVidual aRtist gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thesegrantawardssupportartistsengaginginprojectsthatwillhaveademonstratedbenefittotheartform,community,regionorstateandinternshipswithinanartsorganizationwherethereisaspecificprojecttobedoneforthebenefitofthecommu-nityororganization.Applicationsmustbemadebyasponsoring501(c)(3)organizationwhichwillserveasafiscalagentandpartnerintheproject.
liteRaRy FellowshiPs
deadline: March 1
Cashawardsaremadetoindividualartistsintheliteraryartsbasedonmeritofwork,careerachievement,careerpotentialandservicetothestate.Thiscomponentprovidesawardstorecognizeartisticexcellenceaswellasprofessionalcommitmentandmatu-rityandtocontributetothefurtherdevelopmentoftheartistandtheadvancementofhisorherprofessionalcareer.ApplicantsareencouragedtobeasspecificaspossibleabouttheproposeduseofFellowshipfundsinordertoillustratetheseriousnessoftheirpro-fessionalintent.Fellowshipsarecompetitive.Qualityofworkandprofessionalismasdeterminedbysamplesofworkandnarrativeareparticularlyimportant.Provide samples of the highest qual-ity work completed within the last five years. see Page 23 for eligibility Requirements, see Page 25 for supplemental Material Required.
aRts adMinistRation FellowshiP
deadline: March 1
Seepage23forEligibilityRequirements.Seepage25forSupplementalMaterialRequired.
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TheCouncilseekslong-termrelationshipswithstatewideasso-ciationsthatservewritersaswellaspartnershipstofacilitateeventsthatexpandopportunitiesforAlabamawritersandthereadingpublic.
Forexample,theCouncilprovidesfundingfortheAlabamaWriters’ForumanditsprogramsthatpromoteAlabamawritersandwritingthroughevents,publications,ahighschoolliterarycontestandscholarshipprogramandpartnershipswitheducationalorgani-zations.
questions and consultations ItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceandguidancefromtheLiteraryArtsProgramManager.AnneKimzeycanbereachedatanne.kimzey@arts.alabama.govor334242-4076,ext.236.
Students await their honors at the 2013 Literary Arts Awards held in Montgomery. Photo by Terry Bruno-fotowerks.
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GOAL:Toensurethathighqualityperformancesofdance,musicandtheatreareavailabletoAlabamaaudiencesandtosupportAlabama’sperformingartsorganizationsandartists.
PRogRaM gRant coMPonents
oPeRating suPPoRt gRants
deadline: June 1
OperatingSupportisawardedtoperformingartsorganiza-tionsthatdemonstrateaconsistenttrackrecordofhighartis-ticachievement,publicservice,andmanagerialcompetency.Eligibleorganizationsareexpectedtohaveawell-maintainededucationaloutreachprogramandbroad-basedcommunityinvolvement.OperatingSupportgrantspermituseoffundsforgeneral,ongoingoperationalactivitiesofanorganization.Newapplicantorganizationsmustsubmitaletter of intenttoapplyone yearpriortosubmittinganOperatingSupportapplication.OperatingSupportorganizationsmaynotsubmitadditionalappli-cationsbutmayactasafiscalagentforanotherorganization.TobeeligibleforOperatingSupport,anorganizationmustmeetalltheserequirements:
oPeRating suPPoRt
TobeeligibleforOperatingSupport,anorganizationmustmeetalltheserequirements:
• Theymustbeincorporatedandrecognizedashaving non-profittaxexemptstatusbytheInternalRevenue Serviceforatleastthreeyearspriortoapplication,or havebeenanagencyofacityorcountygovernment forthatlengthoftime
• Musthaveanactualthree-yearaveragecashincomeof atleast$650,000
• Musthaveafull-timeadministrativestaffresponsible fortheoverallfunctionsoftheorganization
• Musthaveanannualauditconductedbyan independentCertifiedPublicAccountant
PResenting gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thiscomponentprovidessupportforaperformingartsseriesorsingleeventswhereanartistorensembleiscontractedtogiveapublicperformance.Grantsarereviewedbydiscipline,soapplica-tionsfordance,musicandtheatreperformancesshouldbesub-mittedseparatelybydiscipline.Morethanoneensemblemaybeincludedinasingleapplicationaslongastheyperforminthesame
discipline.Anexamplewouldbeaseriesofchambermusiccon-certs.SeeConsolidatedProjects.
Theartistorgroupbeingpresentedmustliveoutsidethecountyinwhichtheperformancetakesplaceinordertobeeligibleforfunding.Theartistorgrouppresentedshouldhavetouringexperienceandareputationforqualitypresentations.Proposalsthatincludeeducationalworkshopsandresidencies,oracompre-hensiveplanforaudienceorcommunitydevelopmentwillreceivepriorityforfunding.Performancesofhighlycommercialorsea-sonalentertainment,whichcouldbeself-supportingareunlikelytobefunded.
Thesegrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincash.Whencostsareoffsetthroughgrantsfromotherpublicfundingsources,suchasSouthArts,thetotalcombinedfundingfromtheStateArtsCouncilandtheothergrantsmaynotexceed50percentofthetotalcostofthepresentation,includingmarketing,spacerentalandothermiscellaneouscosts.
Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.Nomorethanfour(4)applica-tionsperfiscalyearwillbefunded.Inordertobeeligible,applica-tionsmustbeaccompaniedbyacontractorletterofengagementfromtheperformer,signedbybothparties,whichverifiesthedateandartisticfee.
PRoJect gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thiscomponentprovidessupportforawiderangeofactivi-tiesundertakenbyperformingartsorganizationsforthebenefitoftheircommunities.Eligibleprojectsincludeproducing,com-
PerformingArtsProgram
The Red Mountain Theatre’s production of 42nd Street. Photo cour-tesy of the Red Mountain Theatre.
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missioning,planningprocessesandtouring.EducationandoutreachprojectsaregenerallyafundingpriorityoftheCouncil.Anapplicantmaysubmitnomorethantwoapplicationsperdead-line.
adMinistRatiVe PRoJect suPPoRtAdministrativesupportmayberequestedifacaseismade
intheapplicationthatdirectlyconnectsadministrativesupporttoorganizationalgrowthandtoenhancingthequalityofpro-grams.Salariesforfullandpart-timestaffmaybeincludedasaprominentpartoftherequest.
Projectgrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincashoracombinationofcashandin-kindservices.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.
consolidated PRoJects
Asingleapplicationthatconsolidatesseveralrelatedproj-ectsbytherequestingorganizationmaybesubmittedforneworexistingactivities.Theamountrequestedandthenumberofprojectcomponentswillaffectthelimitofapplicationseachorganizationispermittedtosubmitperdeadlineandperyear.IfaConsolidatedProjectapplicationissubmitted,onlyoneadditionalapplicationmaybesubmittedinthesamefiscalyear.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$15,000.
technical assistance gRants
deadline: call for availability
Organizationsandindividualartistsmayreceivefundingforspecial,one-timeneedssuchaspurchasingmaterialsforasmall-scaleproject,attendingaconference,orbringinginaconsul-tant.Requestsmustnotrelatetoanyprogramorprojectalreadyfundedorappliedforinanothercomponent,andmustnotbeeligibleandappropriateforfundingunderanyothercomponent.Thesegrantawardsgenerallydonotexceed$1,000;theminimumawardis$250.Amatchwillstrengthentheapplication,butisnotrequired.ContactthePerformingArtsProgramManagerforfundingavailability.
inteRnshiPs and indiVidual aRtist gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thisfundingsupportartistsengaginginprojectsthatwillhaveademonstratedbenefittotheartform,community,regionorstate.Fundingmayalsobeusedforinternshipswithinanartsorganizationwherethereisaspecificprojecttobedoneforthebenefitofthecommunityororganization.Applicationsmustbemadebyasponsoring501(c)(3)organization,whichwillserveasafiscalagentandpartnerintheproject.
PeRFoRMing aRts FellowshiPs deadline: March 1
Cashawardsaremadetoindividualartistsintheperformingartsbasedonmeritofwork,careerachievement,careerpoten-tialandservicetothestate.Thiscomponentprovidesawardstorecognizeartisticexcellenceaswellasprofessionalcommitmentandmaturity,andtocontributetothefurtherdevelopmentoftheartistandtheadvancementofhisorherprofessionalcareer.ApplicantsareencouragedtobeasspecificaspossibleabouttheproposeduseofFellowshipfundsinordertoillustratetheseri-ousnessoftheirprofessionalintent.Fellowshipsarecompetitive.Qualityofworkandprofessionalismasdeterminedbysamplesofworkandnarrativeareparticularlyimportant.
Submissionoftheelectronicformisthefirstpartofatwo-partapplicationprocess.Thecertification/signaturepageandtheappropriatesamplesofworkmustbesubmittedbymail.Providequalitysamplesofyourhighestcaliberwork.
SeePage23forEligibilityRequirements,SeePage25forSupplementalMaterialRequired.
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Seepage23forEligibilityRequirements.Seepage25forSupplementalMaterialRequired.
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TheCouncilseekslong-termrelationshipswithstatewideassociationsthatserveperformingartistsaswellaspartnershipstofacilitateeventsthatexpandopportunitiesforAlabamaperformingartistsandaudiences.
TheAlabamaDanceCouncilreceivesassistancefromtheCouncilforlong-rangeplanning,anon-linenewsletter,andthesponsorshipofanannualdancefestival.TheCouncilhashelpedADCbecomeavoiceforalltypesofdanceandaclearinghouseofinformationonperformancesandeducationopportunities.
questions and consultations
ItishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceandguidancefromthePerformingArtsProgramManager.YvetteJones-Smedleycanbereachedatyvette.jones-smedley@arts.ala-bama.govor334242-4076,ext.226
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GOAL:Tonurtureexcellence,professionalism,multiculturalismandaudienceaccessinthedisciplinesofpainting,sculpture,crafts,printmaking,design,photography,andmediathathaveoriginsand/orimpactinAlabama.
PRogRaM coMPonents oPeRating suPPoRt
deadline: June 1
VisualartsorganizationsandartmuseumsthathavedevelopedasuccessfultrackrecordofdiverseprogramsandservicesinthecommunityandregionmayqualifyforOperatingPupport.Itisexpectedthatstrongcooperationexistswiththeirlocalcommuni-ties.Tobeeligibleforfundingunderthiscategory,organizationsmusthavebeenincorporatedandrecognizedashavingnon-profittaxexemptstatusbytheInternalRevenueServiceforatleastthreeyearspriortoapplication,orhavebeenanagencyofacityorcountygovernmentforthatlengthoftime.Newapplicantorganizationsmustsubmitaletter of intenttoapplyone yearpriortosubmit-tinganOperatingSupportapplication.OperatingSupportorga-nizationsmaynotsubmitadditionalapplicationsbutmayactasafiscalagentforanotherorganization.TobeeligibleforOperatingSupport,anorganizationmustmeetalltheserequirements:
• Theymustbeincorporatedandrecognizedashaving non-profittaxexemptstatusbytheInternalRevenue Serviceforatleastthreeyearspriortoapplication,or havebeenanagencyofacityorcountygovernment forthatlengthoftime
• Musthaveanactualthree-yearaveragecashincomeof atleast$800,000
• Musthaveafull-timeadministrativestaffresponsible fortheoverallfunctionsoftheorganization
• Musthaveanannualauditconductedbyan independentCertifiedPublicAccountant
PResenting gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thesegrantsprovidesupporttoartmuseumsandotherorga-nizationsforpresentingtouringorpackagedexhibitions.Tobeeli-gible,theexhibitionmustoriginateoutsidethecountywhereitwillbeshown.Priorityisgiventoexhibitions,whichareeducationalandservetoincreasethelocalaudienceforvisualarts.
Thesegrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincash.Whencostsareoffsetthroughgrantsfromotherpublicfundingsources,suchasSouthArts,thetotalcombinedfundingfromtheStateArtsCouncilandtheothergrantsmaynotexceed50percentofthetotalcostofthepresentation,includingmarketing,spacerentalandothermiscellaneouscosts.
Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.Nomorethanfour(4)applica-tionsperfiscalyearwillbefunded.Inordertobeeligible,applica-tionsmustbeaccompaniedbyacontractorletterofengagementsignedbybothparties,whichverifiesthedateandartisticfee.
PRoJect gRants
deadline: June 1 and september 1
Thiscomponentsupportsawiderangeofactivitiesundertakenbymuseums,artgalleries,artcenters,andotherorganizationswithvisualartsandcraftsprogramming.Projectgrantsmustbematcheddollar-for-dollarincashoracombinationofcashandin-kindsup-port.Preferenceisgiventoactivitiesemphasizingthework,display,andinterpretationofprofessionalAlabamavisualartistsandcraftspeople.Thequalityofworktobepresentedisanimportantconsid-erationinreviewingproposals.Anapplicantmaysubmitnomorethantwoapplicationsperdeadline.
Examplesofappropriatevisualartsprojectsinclude:
• Projectsthatmakeprogrammingaccessibletospecial constituencies
• Conservationofartworks
• Planning,preparation,promotion,andmountingof exhibitionsbyprofessionalartists
• Residenciesorworkshopsconductedbyrecognizedartists whodonotworkwiththeorganizationonaregularbasis
• Educationalactivitiesorservicesundertakenbyagallery ormuseum
• CommissioningnewworksbyAlabamaartistsoroffering purchaseawardstoartistsinjuriedexhibitions
• Commissioningorpurchasingworksforartforpublic places.ConsultwiththeVisualArtsProgramManager todeterminetheproperprogramcategoryand appropriatesupportingdocumentation
• Activitiesenhancingtheprofessionalgrowthofvisualarts andcraftsorganizations.Thismayincludebringingina
consultanttoimplementanadministrativeorartist developmentproject
• Conferencesandworkshopsdesignedtoenhance communication,planning,programming,andartistskills
• Publicationspromotingshows,artistandactivitieswithin thestate,specialdocumentarypiecesforpublicuseand
non-commercialpurposes;artcriticismanddiscussion featuringAlabamaartistsandartwork;andresource directories
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• Visualartsandcraftsfestivalswhereprofessionalartistsare featuredandpresentedasthemainpurposeofthefestival
• Touringofspecialexhibitions
Appropriatemedia/photographyprojectsinclude:
• Creativeworksaboutabroadrangeoftopicsand/or journalisticdocumentationofanartistorartform
• Supplementingfundsforproducing,processing,editing, anddistributingfilms,videotapes,audiotapesorother
mediapresentationsforpublicuse
• Residenciesorworkshopsconductedbyrecognizedfilm/ videomakersandphotographerstodiscusstheirartand interactwithlocalartistsandthepublic
• Commissioningofafilmorvideotapebyarecognized Alabamafilmorvideoartist(s)tobepresentedtothe
publicasanexpressiveartform
• Conferencesandworkshopsdesignedtoenhance communication,understanding,artisticandprogramming
skills,planning,andcooperationrelativetothemediaarts
• Noncommercialpublicationspromotingmediaartsand providinginformationonmediaartsforthegeneralpublic
• Filmand/orvideofestivalshowcasingtheworkof independentmediaartistsworkinginthestate
adMinistRatiVe PRoJect suPPoRt
Administrativesupportmayberequestedifacaseismadeintheapplicationthatdirectlyconnectsadministrativesupporttoorga-nizationalgrowthandtoenhancingthequalityofprograms.Salariesforfullandpart-timestaffmaybeincludedasaprominentpartoftherequest.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$10,000.
consolidated PRoJects
Asingleapplicationthatconsolidatesseveralrelatedprojectsbytherequestingorganizationmaybesubmittedforneworexistingactivities.Theamountrequestedandthenumberofprojectcompo-nentswillaffectthelimitofapplicationseachorganizationispermit-tedtosubmitperdeadlineandperyear.IfaConsolidatedProjectapplicationissubmitted,onlyoneadditionalapplicationmaybesubmittedinthesamefiscalyear.Thereisnolimitonhowmuchmayberequested.However,grantawardsrarelyexceed$15,000.
technical assistance gRants
deadline: call for availability
Organizationsandindividualartistsreceivefundingforspe-cial,one-timeneedssuchaspurchasingmaterialsforasmall-scaleproject,attendingaconference,orbringinginaconsultant.Itallowsthemtotakeadvantageofuniqueopportunities,suchas
theavailabilityofanexhibitiononshortnotice.Individualsmayrequestfundstostudywithanotherartist,orparticipateinavarietyofspecialactivitiesforartists.Requestsmustnotrelatetoanyprogramorprojectalreadyfundedorappliedforinanothercomponent,andmustnotbeeligibleandappropriateforfund-ingunderanyothercomponent.Thesegrantawardsgenerallydonotexceed$1,000;theminimumawardis$250.Amatchwillstrengthentheapplication,butisnotrequired.ContacttheVisualArtsProgramManagerforfundingavailability.
indiVidual FellowshiPs
deadline: March 1
Cashawardsaremadetoindividualartistsinthevisualartsbasedonmeritofwork,careerachievement,careerpotentialandservicetothestate.Thiscomponentprovidesawardstorecognizeartisticexcellenceaswellasprofessionalcommitmentandmatu-rityandtocontributetothefurtherdevelopmentoftheartistandtheadvancementofhisorherprofessionalcareer.ApplicantsareencouragedtobeasspecificaspossibleabouttheproposeduseofFellowshipfundsinordertoillustratetheseriousnessoftheirpro-fessionalintent.Fellowshipsarecompetitive.Qualityofworkandprofessionalismasdeterminedbysamplesofworkandnarrativeareparticularlyimportant.Providesamplesofthehighestqualityworkcompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.
ApplicantsmustsubmittheirapplicationelectronicallythroughtheeGRANTsystemandthenphysicallymailinaCDwithtensamplesofworkandsupportingmaterials.Samplesofwork,certifi-cationpageandsupportingmaterialsmustbereceivedintheASCAofficewithinthreedaysoftheonlineapplicationdeadline.
A sample display case showcasing the collection of Jack and the late Georgine Clarke during the renaming of the gallery to the Georgine Clarke Alabama Artists Gallery. Photo by Elliot Knight.
Eligibility:FellowshipapplicantsmustbelegalresidentsofAlabamaforaminimumoftwoyearspriortotheapplicationdead-line,andareexpectedtomaintainresidencyduringthegrantawardyear(October1-September30).ArtistswhohavepreviouslybeenawardedaFellowshipareeligibletoapplyforasecondFellowshipsixyearsaftertheirfirstFellowship.AfteranartisthasreceivedtwoFellowships,theyarenolongereligibletoapply.
tyPes oF FellowshiPs
Eachyear,uptotwofellowshipsareawardedineachofthreecatergories:VisualArt,Craft,andMedia/Photography.
VisualArtsincludespainting,sculpture,printmaking,bookarts,andexperimentalandconceptualapproaches.
Craftincludesworkcreatedusingclay,fiber,glass,leather,metal,paper,plastic,wood,ormixedmedia.
MediaArtsandPhotographyincludesfilm,audioandsoundinstallations,video,experimentaltechnologyandworkcreatedusingcomputersorotherdigitaltechnologyastheprimaryexpressivevehicle.
aRts adMinistRation FellowshiPs
deadline: March 1
Seepage23forEligibilityRequirements.Seepage25forSupplementalMaterialRequired.
RequiRed suPPleMental MateRials
SupplementalMaterials:AftersubmittingaFellowshipapplica-tionthroughtheeGrantsystem,youmustphysicallymailinaCDwithtensamplesofwork,whichmustbereceivedwithin3daysofthegrantdeadline.Youmustalsoincludeasignedcertificationpage,whichwillbegeneratedthroughtheegrantsystemuponappli-cationsubmission.Youmayalsoincludeaprintedcopyofyourresume.TensamplesofworkthathavebeencompletedinthepastfiveyearsshouldbesubmittedonaCDandconformtothefol-lowingspecifications:AllimagesofworkshouldbesavedinJPEGformatandshouldmeasurebetween2,000and3,000pixelsonthelongestside.AninventoryformshouldbecompletedanduploadedintoeGrantbeforetheapplicationissubmitted.ThisformislocatedintheeGrantsystemandshouldgiveadetailedlistingofeachsampleofworkprovidedandincludedetailssuchasTitle,Datecompleted,Dimensions,andMedium.Whensurfaceandtextureisanimportantconcern,adetailedviewshouldbeamongthetenimagessubmitted.VideosamplesshouldbesubmittedonaDVDandshouldincludebetween10-30minutesofcontent.LabeltheCDorDVDwithartist’snameandfellowshipdiscipline.
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TheCouncilseekslong-termrelationshipswithstatewideassociationsthatserveartistsorfocusonthevisualarts,suchastheAlabamaCraftCouncil,whichworkswiththeCouncilonstatewideprojects.
questions and consultations
Itishighlyrecommendedthatapplicantsseekadviceandguid-ancefromtheVisualArtsProgramManager.ElliotKnightcanbereachedatelliot.knight@arts.alabama.govor334242-4076,ext.250.
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A painter discusses a painting approach at the Sarah Carlisle Towery Art Colony Workshop. Photo by Lauren Wade.
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Whilemostgrantsareavailabletoorganizationsonly,therearesomecategoriesintendedforIndividuals. Fellowships are available in crafts, dance, design, media/photog-raphy, music, literature, visual arts, and arts administration.
TheCouncilawardsArtistFellowshipsof$5,000forAlabamaartistsworkinginoneoftheareaslistedabove.Recipientsmayusefundstosetasidetimetocreateart,improvetheirskillsortodowhatismostadvantageoustoenhancetheirartisticcareers.ArtsAdministrationFellowshipsof$5,000areawardedtoadministra-torstoimprovetheirskillsandabilitytoservetheirorganizationandcommunity.
FellowshipapplicantsinArtsAdministrationshouldhaveaplantousetheawardtofurthertheirskillsinartsadministrationandleadership.
Thisprogramdoesnotprovidefundingforacademicstudyinpursuitofacollegedegree.Fellowshipsdonotrequiretherecipienttoundertakeaprojectorservice.TheCouncilmayawardmorethanonefellowshipinadiscipline,butthereisnoguaranteethatasetnumberofawardswillbemade.(SeePage23ForSupplementalMaterialRequired.)
eligibility NOTE:Anindividualmaysubmitonlyonefellowshipapplicationduringtheyear.Fellowshiprecipientscannotapplyagainforsixyearsafterreceiptoftheaward,butapplicantswhohavenotreceivedafellowshipareencouragedtoapplyagain.Individualswhohavereceivedtwofellowshipsarenolongereli-gible.
TheStateArtsCouncilacceptsapplicationswithinthefollowingprogramsinthedisciplinesubcategoriesindicated.Weencourageyoutoconsultwiththeappropriateprogrammanagerwhilepreparingyourapplication.CalltheStateArtsCouncilat334/242-4076andusetheextensionnumbersindi-cated:
categoRies FoR aRtists
COMMUNITYARTS,334-242-4076,ext.222design(architecture,fashiondesign,graphicdesign,industrialdesign,interiordesign,landscapearchitecture,urbandesignandplanning)arts admistration,334-242-4076,ext.243
LITERARYARTS,334-242-4076,ext.236literature(fiction,creativenonfiction,poetry,screenwriting)
PERFORMINGARTS,334-242-4076,ext.226
dance(performance,choreography)Music(vocal,instrumental,composition,conducting,musicaldirection,performing)theatre(acting,design,directing,mime,puppetry,playwriting)
VISUALARTS,334-242-4076,ext.250
crafts(clay,fiber,metal,glass,wood,similarcrafts)Visual arts(painting,sculpture,printmaking,drawingexperimental)Media/photography(film,audio,video)
instRuctions FoR subMitting
ApplicationsforFellowshipsMUSTbesubmittedelectroni-callyviaeGRANT.AccesstotheeGRANTsystemisavailablefromtheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtswebsiteat:https://alabamaarts.egrant.net.
Applicantsareresponsibleforsupplyingsufficientinformationontheirbackgrounds.Acomprehensiveresume,theeducationsummaryformandtheinventoryofworksamplesformmustbeuploadedtotheeGRANT.
Allsectionsandfieldsoftheapplicationmustbecompletedwithrequiredattachmentsbeforesubmitting.Itisrecommendedthatyoudonotdelayinpreparingorsubmittingyourapplica-tions.TheeGrantsystemwillopentwomonthspriortothedeadline.Youmayenterthesystem,setupyourapplicationfileandworkonitasneededduringthattwo-monthperiod.Please remember that the egrant system will close promptly at 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline date. grants should be sub-mitted by 4:45 p.m. to ensure transmission by 5:00 p.m.
GrantstoIndividuals
Residency Requirement:AnapplicantmustbealegalresidentofAlabamaandmusthavelivedinthestatefortwoyearspriortotheapplicationdeadlinedateandisexpectedtomaintainresidencyduringthegrantawardyear(October1–September30).
employment Requirement:AnapplicantapplyingfortheArtsAdministrationFellowshipmustalsobeworkinginanadministrativecapacitywithanAlabamaartsorganizationinafulltimepaidposi-tionfortwoyearspriortotheapplicationdeadlinedate.
work samples:AnapplicantapplyingforanArtistFellowshipmustprovideworksamplesofthehighestquality.Theseshouldbecompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.
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Submissionoftheelectronicformisthefirstpartofatwo-partapplicationprocess.Thecertification/signaturepageandtheappropriatesamplesofworkmustbesubmittedbymail.Providequalitysamplesofyourhighestcaliberworkcompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.Programmanagerswillbegladtoadviseyouaboutpreparingyourapplicationandsubmittingtherequiredsamplesofwork.
ArtsAdministrationapplicantsshouldincludethreelettersofrecommendationandabrieforganizationalprofilealongwiththecertification/signaturepage.Pleaseseepage25forSupplementalMaterialRequired.Ifyouwishtohaveyoursamplesreturnedpleaseencloseaself-addressed,stampedenvelope.
Ifshippingsupportmaterialsovernightbyprivatevendor(otherthanUSPostalService),pleaseusethefollowingaddress:201MonroeStreet,Suite110,Montgomery,AL36104-3721.
technical assistance
See information under specific programs
Fundsmaybeavailabletoprovideartistswithupto$1,000fortechnicalassistance.Applicantshaveusedthesegrantsformar-keting,establishingaportfolio,learningtaxlawsandaccountingbasicsforself-employment,resourcedevelopmentandperfectingatechniqueorstyleofwork.Fundsmaybeusedtoattendwork-shopsorseminars,tostudyunderanotherartistorparticipateinaspecialinstituteforartists.Performing,literaryandvisualartistsareencouragedtoapply.
Forfundingavailabilityatanytimethroughouttheyear,pleasecontacttheappropriateprogrammanager.
FolK aRts aPPRenticeshiPs See Folklife Program for specifics, page 15
TheAlabamaFolkArtsApprenticeshipProgramoffersgrantstoindividualsforteachingthetraditionalfolkartsofAlabama.
Thegrantscangotomasterartiststoteachtheirskillstostu-dents,ortoapprenticeswhoapplytoworkwithaparticularteach-er.ThisprogramhassupportedteachinginartformsasdiverseasSacredHarpsinging,old-timefiddling,blues,traditionaldance,folkpottery,oakbasketry,willowfurnituremaking,andpinestrawbasketry.
Apprenticeshipsarecashawardsgenerallynotexceeding$3,500madetomasterfolkartistswhoarewillingtoteachstu-dentstheircraft.Studentswhohaveenteredintoanagreementwithamasterfolkartistmayalsoapply.Apprenticeshipsareforoneyearanddonotnecessarilyimplyfuturefunding.Fromonetofiveapprenticesmaybeincludedintheapplicationandeachapprenticeshouldfilloutaseparatepageforacompleteapplica-tion.Masterartistsmustsendsamplesofwork.Continuingstu-dentswillneedtoprovideworksamplesaswell.
Duetothehighnumberofapplicantsandtheneedtobringnewartistsintothisprogram,itisthegeneralpolicyoftheCouncilthatartistswhohavereceivedthreeconsecutiveyearsoffundingmustwaittwoyearsbeforereapplying.ApplicationsforApprenticeshipsaresubmittedbyhardcopy(notavailableineGRANTsystem).Anapplicationformisavailableat:http://www.arts.alabama.gov/grants/grant_individual.aspx
Contact Anne Kimzey at 334-242-4076,ext. 236, or by email at anne.kimzey@arts.alabama.gov.
collaboRating aRtist PRogRaM
TeachingartistswithanadvancedpracticingknowledgeofartsintegratedcurriculummayqualifyforinclusionintheCollaboratingArtistProgramRoster.Artistsapprovedfortherostermaysolicitschoolstoemploythemfortwo-tofour-weekresidencies.TheCouncilsupportsanartistfeeof$1,000perweek.ApplicationsarenotavailableontheeGRANTsystem.Formoredetailedinformation,contacttheArtsinEducationProgramManager.Alabamaresidencyisnotrequiredforthisprogram.
For application and further details contact Diana Green at 334-242-4076,ext. 241; or by email at diana.green@arts.alabama.gov.
alabaMa touRing aRtist
IndividualAlabamaperformingartistsandsmallAlabamaper-forminggroupsmayapplytoparticipateinourAlabamaTouringArtistProgram(formerlyRuralSchoolTouring).TheCouncilsendstheseartiststoperforminruralandinnercityschools.Artistsmustagreetoattendoneorientationworkshopattheirownexpenseinthefall.ArtistsmustbeavailabletoperformbetweenFebruaryandMay.ApplicationsarenotavailableontheeGRANTsystem.InvitationstoapplyaresentouteachJune.
For application and further details contact Diana Green, at 334-242-4076,ext. 241; or email at diana.green@arts.alabama.gov.
school aRtist RosteR
IndividualArtistswhohaveexperienceworkinginschoolseitherasperformersorteachingartistsarewelcometoapplyfortheStateArtsCouncil’sSchoolArtistRoster.
TheSchoolArtistRosterispostedontheCouncil’swebsiteandisavailabletoschoolsthatseekguestartistappearancesorartistresidenciesunderAIEEnhancementGrantsorCurriculum-BasedProjectGrants.
For application and further details contact Diana Green, at ext. 241; or by email at diana.green@arts.alabama.gov.
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cRaFts design Media/PhotogRaPhyVisual aRts
AftersubmittingaFellowshipapplicationthroughtheeGrantsystem,youmustphysicallymailinaCDorthumbdrivewithtensamplesofwork,whichmustbereceivedwithin3daysofthegrantdeadline.Youmustalsoincludeasignedcertificationpage,whichwillbegeneratedthroughtheeGrantsystemuponapplica-tionsubmission.Youmayalsoincludeanartiststatement/explana-tionofprocessnottoexceedonepageinlength.Tensamplesofworkthathavebeencompletedinthepastfiveyearsshouldbesubmittedandconformtothefollowingspecifications:AllimagesofworkshouldbesavedinJPEGformatandshouldmeasurebetween2,000and3,000pixelsonthelongestside.AninventoryformshouldbecompletedanduploadedintoeGrantbeforetheapplicationissubmitted.ThisformislocatedintheeGrantsystemandshouldgiveadetailedlistingofeachsampleofworkprovidedandincludedetailssuchastitle,datecompleted,dimensions,andmedium.Anyotherspecificdetailsaboutmaterialsandprocessesthatwillhelpthereviewcommitteeunderstandyourworkcanbeincludedontheinventorysheet.Whensurfaceisanimportantconcern,adetailedviewshouldbeamongthetenimagessubmit-ted.VideosamplesshouldbesubmittedonaDVDorthumbdriveandincludebetween10-30minutesofcontent.LabeltheCDorDVDwithartist’snameandfellowshipdiscipline.Includeaself-addressedstampedenvelopeifyouwantyoursubmissionmaterialsreturned.
liteRatuRePleaseincludeadetailedresumealongwiththefollowing:a
listofpublishedworks,reviews,andaminimumoften,butnomorethantwenty,pagesofpoetryorprose.Pleaselabeleachpagewithtitle,artist’snameanddate.Ifpublished,indicatewherepublishedanddateofpublication.Pleasedonotsubmitboundpublishedmaterial.Pleasesubmitonlysamplesofworkcompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.Also,pleasemailworksamplesandbesuretocompleteallpartsofeGRANTasrequiredandincludeinventoryform.
dancePleaseincludeadetailedresumeandaDVDwiththree
examplesofperformancesbyapplicantand/oroforiginalchoreo-graphedworksbyapplicant.Eachpieceshouldnotbelessthan3minutes,butnolongerthan5minutesandshouldhavebeencompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.LabeltheDVDwiththeart-ist’snameandfellowshipdiscipline.OninventoryformuploadedtoeGRANT,pleaseprovidealist,bytracknumber,descriptionofworksubmitted,titleofwork,date,length.
MusicPleaseincludeadetailedresumealongwithscoresandaCD
withthreeexamplesofcompositions.Ifyouaresubmittingforperformance,pleasesubmitaDVDofthreeexamples,eachpieceshouldnotbelessthan3minutes,butnolongerthan5minuteslongwithconcertsnotesand/orarrangements.Allworkshouldhavebeencompletedwithinthelastfiveyears.LabeltheDVDorCDwithartist’snameandfellowshipdiscipline.OninventoryformuploadedtoeGRANT,pleaseprovidealistbytracknumber,titleofwork,date,lengthanddescriptionofworksubmitted.
theatRePleaseincludeadetailedresumealongwithaDVDwith
threeexamplesofperformancesbyapplicantordirectedworks,eachpieceshouldnotbelessthan3minutes,butnolongerthan5minutesorifsubmittingforscenic,lightingorcostumedesign,tendigitalimagesrepresentingworkinscene,lightorcostumedesignwithplotsorrenderings.DigitalimagesshouldbesubmittedonaPCcompatibleCDinJPEGformat,savedat72dpiresolutionwiththelongestdimensionnomorethan600pixels.Ifsubmit-tingforplaywritingincludetwo(2)one-actplaysorone(1)fulllengthplaywithexcerptsfromthree(3)otherplaysallpreviouslyproducedwithreviews.OninventoryformuploadedtoeGRANT,pleaseprovidealistofsubmittedsamples.Pleasedonotsubmitboundpublishedmaterials.
FolK aRts aPPRenticeshiPsIfaperformingartist,pleaseincludealabeledDVDorCD
withthreeexamplesofperformances.
Ifacraftartist,pleaseinclude5to10imagesofyourwork.DigitalimagesshouldbesubmittedonaPCcompatibleCDinJPEGformat.LabeltheCDwiththeartist’sname.
PleasecontacttheProgramManagerifyouwishtoemaildigi-talimages.
IftheApprenticehasparticipatedinapreviouslyfundedApprenticeshipwiththeMasterArtist,pleasesubmitasampleoftheApprentice’swork.
aRts adMinistRatiVe FellowshiPsPayspecialattentionontheeGRANTsectionregardinghow
thisfellowshipwillimpactyourcareer.Youmayincludeadditionalinformationontheuseofthefellowshipfundswiththesignedsignaturepage.Alsoincludeinthemailingadetailedprofessionalresumeandthreecurrentlettersofsupport/recommendation.Additionallyincludeabrieforganizationalprofileandanyotherinformationthatspeakstothemissionandpurposeofyourorga-nization.Collegeuniversityfacultyandotherpersonnelinschoolsarenoteligible.
ApplicationsforFellowshipsmustbesubmittedelectronicallyviaeGRANT(withtheexceptionofFolklifeApprenticeships).AccesstoeGRANTisavailablefromtheAlabamaStateCouncilontheArtswebsiteatwww.arts.alabama.gov.eGRANTisfirstpartofthetwo-partapplicationprocess.Thesecondpartisthesubmissionofthesignaturepageandsamplesand/orsupplementalmaterials.ThisinformationmustbereceivedintheCouncil’sofficewithin3dayspasttheapplicationdeadlinedate.One(1)copyofsupportingmaterials,e.g.brochures,resumes,etc.,issufficient.
REquIREd SuPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS FOR FELLOWSHIPS & APPRENTICESHIPS
PROvIdE SAMPLES OF THE HIGHEST quALITy WORK COMPLETEd WITHIN THE LAST FIvE (5) yEARS
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THEALABAMAHUMANITIESFOUNDATION1100IrelandWay,Suite101Birmingham,AL35205-7001205/558-3980www.ahf.net
SOUTHARTS1800PeachtreeSt.NW,Suite808
Atlanta,GA30309404/874-7244www.southarts.org
THENATIONALENDOWMENTFORTHEARTS4007thStreet,SW
Washington,DC20506-0001202/682-5400,TDD202/682-5496
www.arts.gov
THENATIONALENDOWMENTFORTHEHUMANITIES4007thStreet,SW
Washington,D.C.20506202/606-8400www.neh.gov
INSTITUTEOFMUSEUMANDLIBRARYSERVICES1800MSt.NW,9thFloor
Washington,D.C.20036-5802202/653-4657www.imls.gov
OtherPrimarySourcesofFundingThefollowingagenciesoffervarioustypesofassistanceforartsrelatedprogramsandprojects.
Contactthemforinformationabouttheirprogramsandservices.
AlabamaStateCouncilontheArts201MonroeStreet,Suite110,Montgomery,AL36130-1800
Overnightshipments(byprivatevendor,otherthanU.S.PostalService),pleaseusezipcode36104-3721Phone:334-242-4076•Fax:334-240-3269•E-mail:staff@arts.alabama.gov•Website:www.arts.alabama.gov
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ExECUTIVESTAFFAlbertB.Head,ExecutiveDirector
334-242-4076,Ext.245al.head@arts.alabama.gov
BarbaraEdwards,DeputyDirector334-242-4076,Ext.227
barbara.edwards@arts.alabama.gov
ADMINISTRATIVESTAFFJacquelineBerry,ExecutiveAssistant
334-242-4076,Ext.248jackie.berry@arts.alabama.gov
BarbaraReed,PublicInformationOfficer334-242-4076,Ext.223
barbara.reed@arts.alabama.gov
WilliamCromblin,SecurityandSupportServices
334-242-4076,Ext.229william.cromblin@arts.alabama.gov
VinnieWatson,ProgramsAssistant334-242-4076,Ext.228
vinnie.watson@arts.alabama.gov
JohnMeyers,GalleryAssistant334-242-4076,Ext.221
john.meyers@arts.alabama.gov
GRANTSANDFISCALOFFICESTAFF
WandaDeJarnette,GrantsOfficer334-242-4076,Ext.239
wanda.dejarnette@arts.alabama.gov
RitaGrayAllen,GrantsAssistant334-242-4076,Ext.235
ritagray.allen@arts.alabama.gov
ALABAMACENTERFORTRADITIONALCULTURESTAFF
JoeyBrackner,Director334-242-4076,Ext.225
joey.brackner@arts.alabama.gov
JackieEly,AdministrativeAssistant334-242-4076,Ext.234
jackie.ely@arts.alabama.gov
AnneKimzey,FolklifeSpecialist334-242-4076,Ext.236
anne.kimzey@arts.alabama.gov
DebBoykin,FolklifeSpecialist334-242-4076,Ext.243
deb.boykin@arts.alabama.gov
PROGRAMMANAGERSANDSTAFFJoeyBrackner,Folklifeand
Director,AlabamaCenterforTraditionalCulture334-242-4076,Ext.225
joey.brackner@arts.alabama.gov
KayJacoby,CommunityArtsandArts&CulturalFacilities334-242-4076,Ext.222
kay.jacoby@arts.alabama.gov
DianaF.Green,M.F.A.,ArtsinEducation334-242-4076,Ext.241
diana.green@arts.alabama.gov
YvetteJones-Smedley,PerformingArts334-242-4076,Ext.226
yvette.jones-smedley@arts.alabama.gov
AnneKimzey,LiteratureandFolkArtsApprenticeships334-242-4076,Ext.236
anne.kimzey@arts.alabama.gov
ElliotKnight,VisualArtsandDirector,GeorgineClarkeAlabamaArtistsGallery
334-242-4076,Ext.250elliot.knight@arts.alabama.gov
Alabama State Council on the Arts201 Monroe Street, Suite 110Montgomery, Alabama 36130-1800
www.arts.alabama.gov
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