A. Eric Arctander Artist Grant

This grant supports visual artists and was created by family and friends to honor A. Eric Arctander, a renowned visual artist, teacher, mentor, and advocate for younger artists pursuing careers in art.

About A. Eric Arctander: He was widely exhibited as a painter and creator of site-specific public art (recipient of Municipal Art Society Certificate of Merit). He initiated the Program for Advanced Environmental Art for college-level art students. He served as Professor of Art History at Pratt Institute for 15+ years and faculty at School of Visual Arts for 25+ years, publishing numerous articles and critical catalog essays on advanced art.

Geographic Scope: Residents of Dutchess, Westchester, or Putnam County in New York State

Focus Areas: Visual art including Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed Media (2D and 3D), Installation Art, and Sculpture

Eligibility:

• Must be a visual artist aged 25-45 years old
• Involved with one or more of: Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed Media (2D & 3D), Installation Art, Sculpture
• Must be a resident of Dutchess, Westchester, or Putnam County in New York State
• Must have an email address
• Work must have been created within the specified timeframe (e.g., 2014-2019 for 2019 grant)

Award Details:

• Stipend: $1,000
• Work of selected artist will be shown at the discretion of Putnam Arts Council at Belle Levine Arts Center, Mahopac, NY
• Award subject to verification of information and proof of residency
• Sample of artist's work will be requested and included in a fall show at Putnam Arts Council

Evaluation Criteria:

• Artistic merit based on quality of work submitted
• Applicant's written intent to expand artistic development
• Selection decided by panel of arts professionals
• All materials and selection process information kept confidential
• Applications not meeting submission guidelines will be rendered ineligible

Award Timeline: Decisions emailed approximately one month after deadline; award disbursed by August 15th

Application Process

Online Application Platform: www.entrythingy.com/d=collaborativeconcepts.org

Required Fields: All lines marked with (*) must be filled out

Application Requirements:

1. Personal Artist Statement
   • 400 words or less
2. Purpose Statement
   • Describe how the scholarship will advance your development in the arts
3. Professional Background Summary
   • One-page summary of professional and educational art background
4. Work Samples - Five (5) Images
   • Specifications:
   • Image size: Maximum 1240 pixels x 1240 pixels
   • Resolution: 300 dpi
   • File size: No larger than 4 MB each
   • Format: JPG or JPEG only
   • For each image, list:
   • Size
   • Medium
   • Title
5. Website Documentation
   • Include website link with additional artwork and documentation of work

Post-Selection Requirements:

• Upon selection, winner must submit:
  • Valid Social Security number
  • Proof of age
  • Proof of residency

Submission Notes:

• Only entries through the website will be considered
• Panelists evaluate work based on materials submitted
• Poor quality submission materials could affect panel evaluation
• Website with additional artwork is supplemental only to required images