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Artist Access Grant Program

The Artist Access Grants Program is designed to assist practicing, professional and emerging artists residing in Miami-Dade County. The program provides support for artists to take advantage of specific and exceptional professional development, skill-building opportunities to advance their work and careers as working artists. Funds may be used for such endeavors as: attending advanced workshops, conferences, master classes, or seminars; participating in artist residencies; engaging in activities that are specifically capable of advancing or propelling a professional career; etc. This program is not intended to provide assistance in funding project-oriented applications, the costs of creating or producing art or an artwork, equipment purchases, touring engagements or academic or certification conferring endeavors.

Grant awards range from $100 to $1,000, depending on need and program specifics.

Prospective applicants must call and request a phone consultation with the Artist Access program administrator, Mary Luft, 305-324-4337, at least one week prior to submitting an application by the postmark deadline.

PLEASE DO NOT HAND DELIVER OR SEND APPLICATION BY CERTIFIED MAIL.

The Artist Access Grants Program requires a postmark deadline only. Regular mail is acceptable. Non-compliant applications will NOT be accepted for consideration.

Program Guidelines: ArtistAccess_Guidelines_FY11.12.pdf

Program Application: ArtistAccess_Application_FY11.12.doc