Individual Artist Program Grant (FY2011)
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) announced that Hoosier artists in selected disciplines have until February 1, 2010 to submit applications for the IAC’s Individual Artist Program (IAP) grant.  Artists are encouraged to thoroughly read the program guidelines on the IAC website, and note there are significant changes in artistic disciplines that will be accepted for application during the next grant period. Eligible projects will only be considered in the areas of: crafts, design art, media arts, photography, visual arts, and folk arts related to the traditional disciplines listed here. The new, federally-funded Artist Access Program that encourages participation by artists with disabilities will also be included within the IAP guidelines and application process.  Individual artists living and working in Indiana may apply for up to $2,000 from the IAP grant, which requires no matching funds. The grants are intended to assist artists with specific project-related costs that will help them further their career and provide significant public benefit through the completed project.
 
Applicants must be 18 years of age, must be an Indiana resident for at least one year prior to the date of the application, and plan to remain in the state for the full grant period. Artists may not be enrolled in a degree-granting program. All projects must be completed between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011.
 
A detailed explanation of the IAP program, and grant guidelines are available on the IAC website. Artists should be aware that the application for IAP grants must be submitted online utilizing the IAC’s online grants system.  Qualified citizen review panels, selected by the IAC, will evaluate applications during discipline-specific panel meetings convened by the IAC. The panels examine each application based upon criteria which includes the quality of the artist’s work, the impact the project will have on the artist’s career development, public benefit from the project, and feasibility of the project completion in the specified period of time.

More than 200 artists applied for Individual Artists Program grants last year and 33 projects received IAC funding.
 
On behalf of the people of Indiana, the Indiana Arts Commission advocates engagement with the arts to enrich the quality of individual and community life.   This program was created by the Indiana Arts Commission in 1999 to support artists in all disciplines, for career development projects. The program cycle runs from July 1 to June 30 and offers flexibility to respond to artists' needs and goals. Applicants must plan a project, or phase of a project, which can be realized within the requested budget and completed within the proposed timeline. Applicants may request a maximum of $2,000.

Disciplines included in odd fiscal years - Crafts, Design, Media Arts, Photography, and Visual Arts (such as FY2011).
Disciplines included in even fiscal years - Dance, Literature, Music, and Theatre (such as FY2012).

FY2011 Workshop Dates & Info 
Workshops will cover the application process for artists planning to apply for the Individual Artist Program Grant from the IAC.
November 11 - Valparaiso
*November 12 - Indianapolis
November 17 - Lafayette
November 18 - Terre Haute
*November 19 - Indianapolis
November 24 - Jasper
December 1 - Muncie
December 8 - Nashville
December 9 - South Bend
December 15 - Fort Wayne
*These workshops are open to all artists interested in the IAP grant program, however, the presentation will focus on the Artist Access category of the IAP grant and assisting artists with disabilities interested in applying to the program.  Content will focus on emerging artists and first time grant writers. 

Artist Access Program
The IAC will begin accepting grant applications for a new, federally funded component of the Individual Artist Program (IAP).  The new grant category, supported with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), will permit artists with disabilities to receive grants of up to $2,000 for projects that will have a positive impact on their career development.  Artists in the following disciplines may apply to the program: crafts; design; media arts; folk arts; photography; visual arts; dance; literature; music or theatre. All grant applications must be made through the IAC's online grants system.
 
Complete program guidelines and application information may be found on the IAC website. Deadline for application is February 1, 2010.
 
The IAC will host two additional grant application workshops with a special focus toward first-time grant writers and emerging artists interested in the Artist Access category. Specifics of the Artist Access program and grant writing tips will be offered at both workshop sessions.
  
November 12, 2009, 6-8 pm
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Adult Lecture Space B, 4000 Michigan Road
 
November 19, 2009, 11:30 am - 1 pm
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Multi-Purpose Room, 4000 Michigan Road

Sign language interpretation will be provided at this workshop.  For more information about the Artist Access Program, to RSVP for a workshop or arrange for special accommodations at workshops, please contact Kristina Davis-Smith at 317-232-1279 or email: kdavis-smith@iac.in.gov. Upon request, a free call-in number will be provided to artists with disabilities who are not able to attend these dates in person. Special accommodations must be requested at least five business days prior to the workshop date.   On behalf of the people of Indiana, the Indiana Arts Commission advocates engagement with the arts to enrich the quality of individual and community life.



Humanities Initiatives Grants
Presented by the Indiana Humanities Council, the Humanities Initiative Grants are awarded to conduct public programs dealing with the humanities.  These grants respond to initiatives from not-for-profit organizations that wish to sponsor public programs such as town hall meetings, panels, workshops, lectures, reading and discussion programs, film discussion programs, festivals, and production of humanities resources.

Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Program
With the generous support of Lilly Endowment Inc., the Art Council of Indianapolis is pleased to announce another round of the Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Program.  The Creative Renewal Arts Fellowship Program offers 40 professional artists and/or arts administrators with $10,000 each to pursue artistic and creative renewal.