Community Arts Grants

Community Arts Grants

Funder: Mobile Arts Council (MAC)

Geographic Scope: Mobile area, Alabama

Award Amount: Multiple stipends of $1,000-$1,800 (varies by year; 2019 offered four $1,000 stipends; 2021 offered three $1,800 stipends)

Eligible Applicants: Mobile-area arts organizations and/or individuals

Eligible Art Forms: Crafts, dance, design, fine art, media/photography, music, literature, theater

Eligible Project Types: Classes, workshops, guest artists, performances, exhibits, professional development, activities designed to promote accessibility to the arts

Grant Objectives

Projects should achieve some or all of the following:

Enhance the wellbeing of the community through artistic activities and pursuits which create cultural wealth

Encourage participation in arts and cultural activities for individuals, groups and the broader community

Encourage, support and promote innovation and skill development in the arts

Celebrate local and emerging culture and identity

Promote and encourage enduring and sustainable arts activities including those which may generate cultural tourism or income generating opportunities for artists

Encourage, support, and promote accessibility to the arts

Enhance the well-being of the community through educational activities and pursuits which create artistic opportunities

A diverse group will collaborate on the project to achieve common goals

The project or program offers educational opportunities to underserved segments of the population or underprivileged communities with fewer opportunities

Contact

Email: lgafford@mobilearts.org

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 372, Mobile, AL 36601

Gallery Address: Room 1927, 6 South Joachim Street, Mobile, AL 36602

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 AM – 4 PM

Website: mobilearts.org