Black and Brown Artists Grant Program

Overview

ArtsWave

ArtsWave is the engine for the Cincinnati region’s arts.

Since 1927, we’ve been the primary way the region funds its arts, raising millions annually from tens of thousands of individuals, businesses and foundations to drive a more vibrant economy and connected community.

Black and Brown Artists Grant Program

Funded by City of Cincinnati and other partners

ArtsWave’s Black and Brown Artists program will provide financial support for Black and Brown artists in the Greater Cincinnati Region to continue to explore the themes of our times. Projects should use the arts to explore the theme of Truth and Innovation to build upon the current artistic commentary of health and race and to connect it with historical events and visions of a more equitable future. All projects must propose a Showcase element.

Grant awards will be made in one of two categories: Up to $5,000 or up to $10,000.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Applicants for a Black and Brown Artist Grant are:
* An individual artist (either working as a sole proprietor or under an organized LLC as the sole member of the LLC), or teaching artist, working in any artistic discipline
* Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
* 18 years of age or older
* Full-time resident in one of the 15 counties served by ArtsWave, prior to January 1, 2024 and at the time of the grant award;
* Have reported taxable income related to your work as an individual artist or teaching artist in your most recently filed tax return; and/or have a verifiable body of work through digital work samples or website.

* Eligible Expenses
* Expenses must be directly associated with the funded activity and include:
* Artist Fee (self-compensation)
* Fees paid to other artists or collaborative partners as part of this project
* Materials/Supplies
* Online tools/services
* Cultural facilities
* Marketing /Advertising
* Professional learning to advance the project
* Other expenses directly associated with the funded activity