Sunday, May 22, 2022

Announcing our 2022-2023 Community Grants Application

 Call for entries -- 2022 Masterwork Arts Community Grant Opportunities

June 18 Update: Thank you to all who submitted an application. We recevied a tremendous response in terms of both volume and quality. Awardees will be announced by the end of the month.  

May 2022

 

Community Arts Grants Available!


Apply to masterworkarts@gmail.com by midnight Friday, June 17 to be considered for the 2022-2022 grant season.


Each year, The Masterwork Music and Arts Foundation issues a number of community grants to organizations or individuals striving for excellence in the arts. This year, our Board has refined the criteria and expanded our offerings. For the 2022-2023 community grant season, we’ll be giving out five grants. Two grants will be given at the $1,000 level, with one going to a Theater Arts program. Three additional grants will be issued at the $500 level. The call is for individual aspiring artists and arts organizations located in the tri-state area of New Jersey, New York and Connecticut are encouraged to apply. 

 

Here are more specifics on our grant criteria: 

 

  • We’re looking for the best proposals for arts projects that encompasses fine and performing arts - including music, dance, the visual arts, and nonprofit theatrical productions that engage the community. 
  • Volunteer involvement is an important factor. Please explain how volunteers will be engaged for your submission.
  • Individual aspiring artists and arts organizations in New Jersey and New York are encouraged to apply.
  • Works that illustrate a commitment to excellence in the arts -- either through theme or by design will receive greater consideration.
  • Note that this award is not intended to cover operating expenses or support for a fundraising initiative.
  • 2021 Community Grant Awardees should not apply. 
  • Applicants will need to email masterworkarts@gmail.com for an official form and then submit the completed form to masterworkarts@gmail.com by midnight  Friday, June 17, 2022. 
  • Applicants should identify how The Masterwork Music and Art Foundation will be recognized in relation to the work. 
  • Awardees agree to be featured in Masterwork Arts promotional materials and promote Masterwork Arts offerings.

 

Awardees will be notified the week of June 26, 2022. 

 

How to apply:

Email masterworkarts@gmail.com for your application. Fill it out and email it back to masterworkarts@gmail.com  before midnight Friday, June 17. 

 

For questions about the above contact masterworkarts@gmail.com

 

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