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Artists 360 Undergraduate Student Artist Application 2024

ABOUT THE ARTISTS 360 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT GRANT PROGRAM

Artists 360, a program of Mid-America Arts Alliance made possible through the philanthropic support from Steuart Walton and Tom Walton through the Walton Family Foundation, provides grant funding and professional development opportunities to individual artists of all disciplines living in the Arkansas counties of Benton, Carroll, Crawford, Sebastian, and Washington.


Artists 360 is designed to elevate and energize greater Northwest Arkansas Student Artists by providing them with:

  • $2,500 grants to support creative practices and career advancement

Five annual grants are awarded to individual degree-seeking artists enrolled in undergraduate programs at Northwest Arkansas higher education institutions during the 2024-25 academic year.

The application deadline is June 10, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

Applicants will be notified by September 1, 2024.


For more information on the Artists 360 program visit: https://artists360.art

An application guide may be downloaded at: https://artists360.art/resources


M-AAA encourages those who self-identify as Black, Indigenous,

People of Color (BIPOC), LGBTQIA2S+, and/or disabled to apply. 


M-AAA encourages the applications of artists who have historically lacked access to traditional forms of institutional support and resources.


Applicants with questions regarding the application or facing difficulties completing the online submission form may contact: artistservices@maaa.org.


Applicants have the option to compete their applications verbally with M-AAA staff. We recommend that all information be prepared in advance of verbal application meetings.

Requests for this assistance must be received by Friday, May 31, 2024.


Applicants may save their progress at any time while filling out this form by clicking the "save" box in the upper right-hand corner.


REVIEW CRITERIA


Panelists will review applications based on:


Artistry: Selected artists will demonstrate a well-developed creative practice in both work and process and show a deep commitment to their work. Selected artists will show motivation to continue and further evolve.


Impact of Funding on Practice: Selected artists will identify the ways they initially anticipate the Artists 360 funds will impact their careers and creative practices.  These impacts should relate to self-identified challenges and/or desired futures.


Balanced Cohort: The overall balance of the group of grantees will be considered to ensure a broad representation of perspectives, disciplines, and experiences.


Applicants facing difficulties completing the online submission should contact artistservices@maaa.org. For more information on Artists 360, visit https://artists360.art.

ARTIST ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION









Thank you for your interest in the Artists 360 Undergraduate Student Grant Program.


Given the answers you provided, you are not eligible to apply. Please click the submit button and we will add your contact information to our email distribution list so that you can be among the first to know about other opportunities for artists. 


If you have questions or concerns, please email artistservices@maaa.org.

CONTACT INFORMATION






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If you do not have a website, you may include a URL of an internet platform which showcases your work (i.e., Facebook, Soundcloud, Etsy, Instagram, etc.)

Follow the link to find your U.S. Congressional District Number.

Follow the link to find your State House Legislative District Number.

Follow the link to find your State Senate Legislative District Number.

CREATIVE BACKGROUND




This is an opportunity to describe your creative practice in your own words. Examples: "Ceramic Artist and Gallerist" or "Folk Singer-Songwriter". (10 word maximum). 

Provide a short biography to be used in Artists 360 publicity materials should you be awarded. Your biography should be in third person. For examples, please visit the artist listings on the Artists 360 website: https://artists360.art/artists-2023. (100 word maximum). 

Please share what you do, why you do it and who it is for. For examples visit: https://artists360.art/resources. (250 word maximum). 

In your own words, explain the evolution of your creative practice over the previous few years. What work have you been pursuing? How has the work evolved? Why has it evolved in that way? Have you faced challenges or constraints in making work? (250 word maximum) 

Where do you want your creative practice to be in five years? How do you determine and measure success within your practice? (250 word maximum)

If awarded an Artists 360 Undergraduate Student Grant, how do you intend to use the funds to further your creative practice? (250 word maximum) 

APPLICATION SUPPORT MATERIALS
Please ensure that each document is uploaded to the correct and corresponding category to avoid potential disqualification. See the information below for URL and uploaded file format restrictions.
Artist Resume/CV

Proof of Enrollment

Upload proof of enrollment in your community college, college or university. Scans of documents will be accepted in either .png, .jpg or .pdf formats. Please provide one of the acceptable documents listed below (1MB maximum file size): 

  • Student identification card demonstrating you will be enrolled in the 2024-25 school year. 

  • A transcript or course list showing the courses you are enrolled in during the 2024-25 school year.

  • A letter from your college student affairs or admission office stating that you are enrolled in the 2024-25 school year (the letter should be on school letterhead and signed by an admissions official.

Work Samples

Include up to a total of five work samples that highlight your creative practice.

  • Samples may be uploaded or provided as URLs below.  You may mix and match a combination of uploads and URLs.

  • All uploaded files should be titled with the name of the artist, <FirstnameLastnameSample1>. No spaces or special characters.

  • Uploaded files may not be larger than 1MB.

  • You may mix and match the following sample types:

    • Visual Images : .png, .jpg or .pdf file format or URL.

    • Audio : (1 minute = 1 sample) Audio files should be uploaded to a streaming service (Soundcloud) or hosted on a website and shared via URLs.

    • Video : (1 minute = 1 sample) Video should be uploaded to a streaming service (YouTube or Vimeo) or hosted on a website, and shared via URLs. Videos make sure are set to public viewing, or can be viewed with link. Remove ads from playing before/during videos, if possible.

    • Literary : (2 pages = 1 sample) Written work should be uploaded as .pdf files. You may submit one or more typed, double spaced work samples in a 12 point font



1 MB maximum. Provide clear instruction for intended review on the Work Sample Summary section.

For Media/Video/Performance artist submissions: If your supplemental material is audio or video, submit a URL which links directly to your work sample. Please provide a timestamp below and clear instruction for intended review in the Work Sample Summary section.

Clearly indicate the selection intended for review of your audio or video sample (i.e. 1:36 to 2:36) (1 minute = 1 sample). Only 5 minutes total over all work samples allowed.


1 MB maximum. Provide clear instruction for intended review on the Work Sample Summary section.

For Media/Video/Performance artist submissions: If your supplemental material is audio or video, submit a URL which links directly to your work sample. Please provide a timestamp below and clear instruction for intended review in the Work Sample Summary section.

Clearly indicate the selection intended for review of your audio or video sample (i.e. 1:36 to 2:36) (1 minute = 1 sample). Only 5 minutes total over all work samples allowed.


1 MB maximum. Provide clear instruction for intended review on the Work Sample Summary section.

For Media/Video/Performance artist submissions: If your supplemental material is audio or video, submit a URL which links directly to your work sample. Please provide a timestamp below and clear instruction for intended review in the Work Sample Summary section.

Clearly indicate the selection intended for review of your audio or video sample (i.e. 1:36 to 2:36) (1 minute = 1 sample). Only 5 minutes total over all work samples allowed.


1 MB maximum. Provide clear instruction for intended review on the Work Sample Summary section.

For Media/Video/Performance artist submissions: If your supplemental material is audio or video, submit a URL which links directly to your work sample. Please provide a timestamp below and clear instruction for intended review in the Work Sample Summary section.

Clearly indicate the selection intended for review of your audio or video sample (i.e. 1:36 to 2:36) (1 minute = 1 sample). Only 5 minutes total over all work samples allowed.


1 MB maximum. Provide clear instruction for intended review on the Work Sample Summary section.

For Media/Video/Performance artist submissions: If your supplemental material is audio or video, submit a URL which links directly to your work sample. Please provide a timestamp below and clear instruction for intended review in the Work Sample Summary section.

Clearly indicate the selection intended for review of your audio or video sample (i.e. 1:36 to 2:36) (1 minute = 1 sample). Only 5 minutes total over all work samples allowed.
Work Sample Summary

Use the space provided below to include supporting information for each work sample. The Work Sample Summary should identify the work samples in the order submitted (i.e. Work Sample #1) and share the following information for each (as relevant to the type of each sample submitted). For examples visit: https://artists360.art/resources. (1000 word maximum).


  • Title of the work

  • Medium

  • Dimensions

  • Date of completion, performance, or publication

  • Clearly indicate selections intended for review of audio and visual samples (i.e. view from 1:36 to 2:36).

  • Other details regarding the creative development, inspiration, or relevance of the work.

DEMOGRAPHICS
M-AAA does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, identifiers or age. This information will not be shared with panelists.
Gender


Race/Ethnicity


Other Identifiers


Age Range

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CERTIFICATION AND ASSURANCE OF COMPLIANCE

By submitting this application, the applicant certifies that the information contained in the form is true. Furthermore, the applicant certifies it is in compliance with the statutes outlined below and all related M-AAA regulations, will maintain records and will submit all necessary reports.

 

Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion

The applicant confirms that neither it nor its principals is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from receiving federal funding by any federal department or agency.

 

Nondiscrimination Statutes

The applicant certifies by checking the box below that all information contained in this application is true and further, it does not discriminate:

  • on the grounds of race, color or national origin (including limited English proficiency), in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.) (Justice.gov website);

  • on the basis of physical or mental disability in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA.gov website);

  • on the basis of age, in accordance with the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C.6101 et seq.) (house.gov website); and

  • on the basis of sex, in any education program or activity, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. (Justice.gov website).




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