Applications are now open for a new funding opportunity through Cleveland-based nonprofit Assembly for the Arts. will award money to 16 artists.
The new funding opportunity comes from a $140,000 Support for Artists grant from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. 海角破解版 also receives support from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.
The goal of the Creative Impact Fund is for artists to make transformational art throughout redlined communities in Cleveland and East Cleveland where investment in the arts is lacking, according to a news release from Assembly. In addition to promoting development and increased walkability in these areas, the funding aims to support the City of Cleveland鈥檚 Rescue and Transformation Plan.
Each recipient will receive $6,250 and project support from Assembly staff.
The fund is open to individuals or collectives practicing in all areas of creative expression. Applicants must be 18 or older and reside in Cuyahoga County. Priority will be given to applicants of color. The deadline to apply is May 7.
鈥淎s Assembly works to 鈥榚xpand the pie鈥� and increase equity in Cleveland鈥檚 arts and culture scene, we look forward to investing these public funds in underrepresented areas of Cleveland and East Cleveland,鈥� Assembly president and CEO Jeremy V. Johnson said in the press release.
鈥淎rtists are an important part of the creative economy, and getting dollars into their hands helps them and the communities in which they create,鈥� he said.
A jury will decide the awards and interested parties can attend information sessions March 22, 4 p.m., at East Cleveland Public Library, or April 3, 6 p.m., via Zoom.
