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Indiana Humanities Opens Applications for Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development Grants

Funding / Grants ; Literary ; Professional Development ; Social Practice Art

Posted: May 25, 2022

Libraries, schools, colleges and universities and nonprofit organizations are invited to apply to Indiana Humanities for funds to add to their circulating collections digital or physical resources that address topics of race, systemic racism and the Black experience in Indiana and beyond. Indiana Humanities first offered the Advancing Racial Equity Collection Development grants in response to the 2020 murder of George Floyd and ensuing protests. The grant program was designed to address the increased demand on libraries for materials on the subject of racial equity. Due to continued interest, the grants are being offered again this year. This special grant opportunity and associated programs are made possible thanks to funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The grants of up to $1,000 can be used to add digital or physical resources — including books, films or other materials — to a library’s collection. Materials must be selected from among the more than 400 titles on the pre-approved list, which has been curated by librarians with input from humanities scholars. “Libraries are essential resources for their communities, and we are grateful to assist with the growth of their collections in this important subject area,” said Keira Amstutz, president and CEO of Indiana Humanities. “Thanks to Lilly Endowment for providing this support to Indiana’s libraries and the Hoosiers who rely on them.” Libraries, including those within prisons, community centers and schools, are encouraged to apply. Other Indiana tax-exempt organizations, such as senior citizens centers or community centers, may apply but must be able to demonstrate in their application how materials will circulate for free within their communities. These funds may not be used to purchase books or other materials for one-time giveaways but instead should be for multiple users over time. Applications are due June 24, 2022 by 5pm EDT. Grantees will be notified by July 29, 2022, and funds must be used by Dec. 31, 2022. Up to 150 grants will be awarded. Visit IndianaHumanities.org/grant/equity for more information.

Arts for Lawrence Seeks Black Artists and Vendors for Juneteenth Jubilee

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Posted: Apr 15, 2022

CALL-OUT FOR VENDORS AND ARTISTS Arts for Lawrence is looking for artists and businesses to participate in the second annual Juneteenth Jubilee, a celebration of Black culture and the history of Juneteenth, at the Fort Ben Cultural Campus. For The Jubilee, Arts for Lawrence partners with artists, musicians, performers to present their FREE community event. The event will be held on SATURDAY, JUNE 18th, 2022 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. If you are an artist, or have a business or organization you would like to showcase during the celebration, please contact Manager of Patron Services, Meg Barton (boxoffice@artsforlawrence.org, or call (317) 875-1900 ext. 105) for more information. Black artists and Black-owned businesses ONLY please.

Artist Participants Sought for 2022-23 Religion, Spirituality, and the Arts Program

Film ; Literary ; Performing ; Professional Development ; Social Practice Art ; Visual

Posted: May 16, 2022

Religion, Spirituality, and the Arts (RSA) is a program of the IUPUI Arts and Humanities Institute that brings together artists, religious leaders, religious communities, humanities experts, and a broad range of publics from diverse backgrounds and disciplinary perspectives for sustained study, analysis, and discussion of religious texts in a classroom environment. Directed by Rabbi Sandy Sasso, these textual discussions, which explore the varieties of religious experience and understanding, provide the inspiration for creating new artistic works (e.g. music, poetry, fiction, drama, visual art, dance). Artists share their creations through exhibitions and presentations to members of the Central Indiana community, including religious organizations, congregations, schools, libraries, and community groups. Discussion sessions will be held for 2 1/2 hours each session for a total of eight sessions, and will meet evenings from 6:00–8:30 p.m. on 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/17, 12/1, 1/5. Sessions will be held at the Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Road in Indianapolis. Artists who participate in the program to completion earn a $500 stipend. Approximately 12 artists are selected for participation each year. Artists who participated in previous years are eligible to participate again. Applications will be accepted from May 1 to June 15, 2022. Applicants may be anyone in the community who is active (as a professional or amateur) in the artistic disciplines. Selected applicants must be able to make a commitment to attend all seminar sessions and engage in open and respectful dialogue. 2022-23 Theme: “I Will Not Let You Go Until You Bless Me” This year’s theme invites artists to be interpreters of Jacob’s dreams. From the ladder that reaches to the heavens to the lonely night of wrestling, these iconic narratives challenge us to ask hard questions: what are our struggles, personal and communal, and which do we avoid? What would it mean to find a way to blessing? Reflecting on our climate crisis, what does it mean when Jacob says, “God is in this place, and I did not know it”? What do we fail to take notice of at our own peril? 2022-23 Faculty Daniel Cueto, Composer, Performer, Associate Instructor, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music Dr. Andrew Findley, Associate Faculty in the IU School of Liberal Arts and Adjunct Instructor in the Herron School of Art and Design at IUPUI Dr. Jason M. Kelly, Professor of History in the IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI Franklin Oliver, Educator, poet, podcaster, history teacher at University High School Dr. Sandy Sasso, Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck Shari Wagner, Author and Indiana Poet Laureate (2016-2017) How to Apply: Complete the online application form. You will be asked to provide your contact information, link to your website (if applicable) and several samples of your work. There are also two questions to answer regarding your goals for participating in the program, and a demographic survey. QUESTIONS? Contact Rabbi Sandy Sasso, ssasso@gmail.com

Anonymous Was A Woman Opens Environmental Art Grants

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Posted: Mar 31, 2022

This program provides up to $20,000 for projects led by women-identifying artists in the United States and U.S. Territories. The Anonymous Was A Woman Environmental Art Grants (AWAW EAG) program, administered by NYFA, will distribute a total of $250,000 in funding to support environmental art projects led by women-identifying artists in the United States and U.S. Territories. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The AWAW EAG will support environmental art projects that inspire thought, action, and ethical engagement. Projects should not only point at problems, but aim to engage an environmental issue at some scale. Proposals should illustrate thorough consideration of a project’s ecological and social ethics. Projects that explore interdependence, relationships, and systems through Indigenous and ancestral practices are encouraged to apply. The intended impact of the project is an important factor in the selection process. Environmental art projects that qualify for this program may focus on the following themes, but are not limited to: Regeneration Eco-social engagement Decarbonization as decolonization Ecofeminism Climate change / climate collapse Systems-restoration Interspecies relationships Natural or built systems Recycling and repurposing Clean energy production Bioplastics Selected projects must benefit the public in some way, and are required to have a public engagement component by June 30, 2023. The public engagement component must be free to attend, open to the general public, and must add value to the public sphere rather than solely benefiting the artist’s private gain. Online events are acceptable as long as they are attended by a live audience. This grant is funded by Anonymous Was A Woman. If you would like to contribute to this initiative, please email awaw@nyfa.org. GRANT TIMELINE Applications Open: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM ET Applications Close: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 5:00 PM ET Applicants Notified: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 WHO CAN APPLY? Applicants must be women-identifying artists Applicants must be 18 years or older on or before April 12, 2022 Applicants must be the project lead, but collaborative projects are eligible and encouraged to apply Applicants must have residence in one of the 50 states, a Tribal Nation, a U.S. Territory, or the District of Columbia on the grant deadline Applicants must be a US citizen, permanent legal resident, or O-1 visa holder Applicants cannot be enrolled in a degree-seeking program of any kind Applicants can be past recipients of any of NYFA’s and AWAW’s grant programs Recipients of the grant are open to accept additional funds from other donors NYFA and AWAW employees, members of the NYFA Board of Trustees or Artists’ Advisory Committee, and/or an immediate family member of any of the above cannot apply HOW TO APPLY NYFA only accepts applications online via apply.nyfa.org/submit. Please click here to view application guidelines. Please click here for FAQs. ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT NYFA is committed to supporting artists from every background, and at all stages in their creative careers. We strongly encourage artists of color, LGBTQ+ artists, artists with disabilities, and artists living outside of the East and West coasts to apply. To request an accommodation or assistance in applying, please email awaw@nyfa.org. We ask that requests for accommodation be made as soon as possible, preferably two weeks prior to the deadline, to allow adequate time for staff to support you in submitting an application on time.

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