In 2017, we launched the Artist Fund to support the career development of local artists, and have since awarded more than $30,000 in grants through this initiative.
This program’s objective is to support artists as they advance their career through learning / skills-building and market development activities. The maximum grant request amount is $1000. There is no deadline. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis until the fund is depleted. View the detailed Program Guidelines, including the link to the Application Form, by clicking on "Learn More".
Our Public Art Grant program is currently paused (2024). We are in the process of developing a community-informed Public Art Plan for PEC in collaboration with the Municipality, and are looking forward to updating and bringing back our Public Art Grant in 2025, once the new Plan and related procedures have been approved. In the meantime, we will be sharing local public art funding opportunities through our various communications channels, so please stay tuned!
To assist artist members in realizing a community-based art project that will directly engage residents. Total annual amount to be awarded in this program is $2500. Application deadline is September 27th, 2024 for projects taking place before April 15th, 2025. Updated application materials will be posted here when we begin accepting new applications in Summer 2024.
Artists, please read our Evaluation Rubric prior to completing your application.
We value artists who express and reflect our diverse stories, histories, communities, cultures and artistic practices, and welcome applications from all artists in our community. Read our full Inclusivity, Diversity & Equity Policy (linked here).
In July 2023, County Arts added a voluntary Self-Identification section to our competitive application processes. This enables County Arts to take concrete action towards fulfilling several relevant commitments from our 2022-27 Strategic Plan and IDE Policy. For more information, please see our Voluntary Self-Identification Framework and Equity Priority Policy document.
Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.
Competitive Artist Fund applications are assessed by a Peer Selection Committee composed of members of our Artist Advisory Committee and/or artists with specific expertise as needed, who are compensated for their time.
To learn more about past Artist Fund recipients and their projects, please click here.
The Artist Fund can only be sustained with help from the community. Please consider supporting the creative entrepreneurs of our community by making a donation, or becoming a sponsor!
