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Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) - Artist's Support Fund

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Funding Amount

$250 - $500 per grant

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Arts Council of Rockland - Artist's Support Fund

Geographic Scope: Rockland County, New York

Focus Areas: Individual artist support, artistic development, creative endeavors

Program Description: The Artist's Support Fund was created to support artists in Rockland County who need funds to support their work and continue to fine-tune their respective artistic endeavors.

Award Details:

  • Minimum Grant: $250

  • Maximum Grant: $500

  • Frequency: Two times per year

    • Eligible Uses for Funds:

  • Studio rental

  • Costumes

  • Professional development fees

  • Supplies

  • General operating expenses to support everyday artistic practice

    • Fund Philosophy: The fund was designed to offer support for general operating expenses because every artist needs those to keep their everyday practice going. Grants are not project-based but rather support ongoing artistic work.

    Recent Grant Recipients (First Round):

  • Bill Batson - Art activist, writer, publisher of Nyack Sketch Log

  • Shirley Crabbe - Award-winning jazz vocalist, voice-over artist, educator

  • Adam Falcon - Guitarist, singer/songwriter, educator

  • Samuel Harps - Award-winning playwright, Founder and Artist Director of Shades Repertory Theater

  • Conor MacFinn - Animator, filmmaker, and Americana music performer

    • Contact Information:

  • Organization: Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR)

  • Location: Garnerville Arts Center, Rockland County, NY

  • Executive Director: Cheryl Baun

  • Rockland Community Foundation Contact: julie@rocklandgives.org

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Detailed step-by-step application procedures are not provided in the available materials. However, the application process is described as accessible and easy.

      Application Timeline

    • Deadline noted in 2020 materials: December 4, 2020
    • Frequency: Two grant cycles per year

      Next Steps

    • Contact Arts Council of Rockland directly for current application deadlines and procedures
    • Contact Rockland Community Foundation for partnership information
    • Email: julie@rocklandgives.org
    • Phone: 845-769-9393
    • Website: rocklandgives.org
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    artsvisual-artists

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