A. Eric Arctander Artist Grant

A. Eric Arctander Artist Grant

Overview: 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 was co-founder and President of Collaborative Concepts, a not-for-profit organization facilitating exhibitions since 2000. 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

Contact: artema@optonline.net or collaborativeconcepts@optonline.net

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

Contact for Assistance: collaborativeconcepts@optonline.net