HUMAN:ties Social Practice Grant

HUMAN:ties Social Practice Grant

Geographic Scope: Alaska

Funder: Alaska Humanities Forum

Description: The Alaska Humanities Forum's HUMAN:ties initiative explores the influence of human connection on one's sense of physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being through investment in social practice, creative advocacy, and community dialogue.

Inspiration

Inspired by the statewide social impact of Sarah Davies' 100Stone Project on Alaskans affected by acute emotional vulnerabilities.

Program Focus

Invites individuals or groups of Alaskans from all creative practices to propose a creative advocacy project addressing diverse experiences of isolation and promoting a deeper understanding of the invisible ties between self and community.

2017 Focus: Homelessness

First year sought projects illuminating diverse definitions and experiences of homelessness in Alaska and the unique issues embedded in its experiential fabric. Alaska has some of the highest per capita rates of homelessness in America (2015 Point in Time Count: 1,956 homeless individuals statewide, 9% increase over previous year).

Grant Details

• Award: $10,000 to Alaska-based individual or group of creators
• Project Period: September 30, 2017 – September 30, 2019
• Artwork Requirements: Must be in Alaska and open to the public
• Formats: Can be permanent, ephemeral, visual, literary, performance, or any combination thereof
• Placement: Can be placed within single community, moved among communities, or exist separately in distinct communities at once

Contact

Megan Zlatos | Director of Grants and Special Projects Schedule call: https://meganzlatos.youcanbook.me/