BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC), in collaboration with the City of Bloomington, has announced its 2024 Artistic Advancement grant cycles to support local artists.
All grants awarded will be $1,000. Applications will be accepted from Monday, August 12, until Friday, September 20, 2024.
More information regarding the grant cycle and the application form is available here.
Formally called the Emerging Artist Grant, the Artistic Advancement grant funds artists’ professional career advancement in Bloomington, Indiana. It may be used for any expenses related to their work as artists. Artists may practice any generally recognized art form, including but not limited to music, visual arts, performing arts, film, architecture, literature, etc. Recipients are eligible to receive the Artistic Advancement Grant twice. Prior Emerging Artist grant awards count toward this total.
Bloomington Arts Commissioners will also hold office hours between Monday, August 19, and Monday, September 16, for anyone interested in discussing the application process. To schedule an appointment with a commissioner, contact Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts and Staff Liaison to the Bloomington Arts Commission, at holly.warren@bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3534.
About the Bloomington Arts Commission
Established in 1980, the Bloomington Arts Commission (BAC) provides a means for the City of Bloomington to stimulate and encourage community appreciation for and participation in the arts. The conservation and development of the city’s artistic resources are essential to the social, educational, and economic growth of the city. Artists, works of art, and artistic institutions contribute to the quality of life and the general welfare of the citizens of Bloomington. To learn more about the BAC, visit bloomington.in.gov/boards/arts.
