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Individual Artists
Fellowships
Deadline: April 11, 2008
Contact:
Julie Mento, Visual Arts Associate
julie.mento@dcr.nh.gov
(603)271-0790
These FY09 Grant Guidelines are valid for grant period July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Fellowships to professional New Hampshire artists publicly recognize artistic excellence and professional commitment, as judged by their peers. A Fellowship does not have to be used for a specific project. Recipients may use the award for anything that will enhance their careers. In the past, Fellows have used their awards to upgrade studios, travel, purchase new computers, take unpaid leaves from jobs to focus on their art form, and experiment with new media.
Although there are no restrictions on the use of Fellowship grants, successful applicants must make "a report to the New Hampshire Community" in some form during their fellowship year. The selection of the event is left up to the artist. However, plans for the event should be coordinated with State Arts Council staff members who may elect to combine the Fellows' public events in one location or during one time period to better publicize their work for that year. The artist's report to the community could be as simple as an open studio day, a slide talk in the local library, or as complex as premiering a new work on stage. All events should be held in an ADA compliant, universally accessible location.
Maximum Fellowship Request
Up to six awards of $5,000 each will be made annually.
Important note: All grant categories and amounts are subject to change, depending upon availability of state and federal funds for any fiscal year.
Required Match
None
Who May Apply?
Professional individual artists who:
- Are over 18 years of age;
- Are residents of New Hampshire at the time of application and for one full year prior to application;
- Plan to reside in New Hampshire for the full Fellowship year;
- Have a resume that demonstrates professional commitment to an artistic discipline;
- Have samples of recent work, not more than five years since completion, in any arts discipline; and
- Have submitted all final reports on past State Arts Council grants.
Restrictions
This grant does not support:
- More than one Fellowship award within a five fiscal year period (i.e. a fiscal year 2005 Fellow may apply again in calendar year 2009 for a fiscal year 2010 award).
- More than three Fellowship Awards in an artist's lifetime.
- Full-time students.
Funding Criteria
The following criteria are used by reviewers to rate applications:
- Artistic excellence based on work samples
- Professional commitment based on resume
How to Apply
Applicants are strongly encouraged to either attend one of the Council’s grant information sessions held in the fall (please see the State Arts Council website for specific dates) or to discuss their proposals with the Coordinator whose name appears above before writing their applications. Draft applications maybe reviewed if submitted at least two weeks in advance of the application deadline. First time applicants are especially encouraged to submit draft copies.
When sending in a draft, please clearly indicate DRAFT FOR REVIEW in BOLD letters on your submission.
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Deadline
Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the NH State Council on the Arts office at 2 ½ Beacon St, second floor, Concord, by 4:15 p.m. on the deadline date noted above. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. The office is closed all state and most federal holidays. Late applications will not be accepted. The Council cannot accept applications transmitted by facsimile (FAX) or be responsible for applications lost in transit. Errors and omissions may affect a panel's evaluation of your application, so please prepare your application carefully and follow instructions.
Notification
Applicants will be notified of the status of their application within approximately ten weeks of the application deadline.
Payment
The NHSCA disburses funds appropriated from public sources, both federal and state. Checks are issued by Administrative Services of the State of NH, not the Department of Cultural Resources or NHSCA. If an individual is awarded $2,500 or more from the State Arts Council during a fiscal year, payment can take up to ten weeks after the receipt of properly executed grant forms. Therefore, we ask grantees to plan cash flow accordingly. All awards are subject to availability of state and federal funds.
Grant recipients are responsible for all applicable federal taxes. We urge that you keep all receipts and other appropriate records for tax filing purposes.
IMPORTANT: All grant agreements must be returned by January 1 of the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) they are awarded. Failure to return the grant agreement by that date will result in the cancellation of the grant and reallocation of funds.
Payment of a grant will be withheld if the final reports for previous grants are not in compliance with policy below.
Grant Period and Final Report
The grant period is July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009. A final report is due 30 days after the completion of your project, but no later than July 31, 2009. An extension of up to three months may be requested by writing to the program coordinator responsible for administering the grant. The request should be sent no later than July 15, 2009 and should briefly note why the extension is necessary and the date the report will be submitted. A status report will be due with the request. Failure to submit the final report by the required date will result in the individual becoming ineligible to apply for NHSCA funding for two years. Additionally, failure to submit the final report may result in a withholding of funds from any currently awarded NHSCA grant. Click here for the Final Report Download Center.
Narrative Questions
Follow instructions for answering Narrative Questions on the application form.
Required Work Samples
Read the entry under your discipline for additional materials required. Work Samples may not be more than five years since completion, in any arts discipline.
Visual Arts/Crafts:
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear within the artwork image.
- Submit one IBM formatted Compact Disc with 10 JPG image files.
- Images should be roughly 600 x 900 pixels.
- Include a completed Digital Image Identification Sheet: MSWord / PDF
- The file name of digital images should include a number that corresponds to your Image Identification Sheet.
- Do not submit PowerPoints, photo prints, computer printouts, or slides.
Media Arts (Film, Video, Audio)
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear within the Work Sample. Cue past title credits.
- Filmmakers: One (1) film, in VHS or DVD format. Cue VHS to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on DVD and in what order.
- Videographers: One (1) video in VHS or DVD format. Cue VHS to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on DVD and in what order.
- Audio: One (1) audiocassette or compact disc. Cue audio tape to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on CD and in what order.
Performing Arts:
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear within the Work Sample.
Submissions must include one (1) copy of a self-created Work Sample Identification Sheet that must include the following:
- Role in performance
- Name of performers
- Location of recording
- The exact tracks/sections you would like the panel to listen to, or watch
Music
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear on scores, within audiocassettes and/or compact disc.
- Composers: Six (6) copies of each composition including up to 20 pages of a score; and one (1) copy of each sound recording on audio cassette or compact disc. Cue audio tape to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on CD and in what order.
- Soloists and musicians in ensembles: One (1) cassette or compact disc. Cue audio tape to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on CD and in what order.
- Conductors: One (1) copy of each video in VHS or DVD format. Video should focus on conducting rather than the musicians' performance. Cue VHS to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on DVD and in what order.
Dance
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear within the Work Sample. Cue past title credits.
- Choreographers/dancers: One (1) video in VHS or DVD format. Cue VHS to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on DVD and in what order.
Theater
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear in the Work Sample. Cue past title credits.
- Directors and performers: One (1) video in VHS or DVD format. Cue VHS to the selection that you want reviewed. Note track(s) you want reviewed on DVD and in what order.
- Set and costume designers: Follow directions under Visual Arts/Crafts, above
Literary Arts:
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear within the Work Samples. Submissions must include one (1) copy of a self-created Work Sample Identification Sheet that must include the following:
- Listing and description of Work Samples
- If the Work Samples include an excerpt, submit a brief summary of story/narrative leading up to and after the excerpt
Literature (Fiction, Poetry, Creative Nonfiction, Screenwriting and Playwriting)
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear on text copy.
- Fiction Writers: Six (6) copies of no more than 30 pages of double-spaced, 12pt typed copy from a novel or a collection of short stories. Paginate your MS.
- Poets: Six (6) copies of no more than 15 pages of 12pt typed copy of poems.
- Creative Nonfiction Writers: Six (6) copies of no more than 30 pages of double-spaced, 12 pt typed copy from an essay, collection of essays, or a nonfiction novel. (Forms of creative nonfiction could include essays, diaries, autobiography, biographies, magazine writing, travel writing, nature writing, science writing, histories, journalism, and the memoir.) Paginate your MS.
- Screenwriters and Playwrights: Six (6) copies of up to 20 pages of double-spaced, 12pt typed copy of a play or film script. Paginate your MS.
Multidisciplinary
Anonymous review: Artist's name should not appear anywhere within the Work Samples. Submit numbers of copies as listed under disciplines above.
How to Prepare the Application Package
1. Fill out the application form in its entirety and sign. Responses to the narrative questions should be brief and may be typed directly onto the form or onto a separate page. Submit only one signed copy and keep a copy for your files.
2. Visual/Craft Artists: Complete Slide Identification Sheet; Performing and Literary Artists: Create a Work Sample Identification Sheet.
3. Attach appropriate Work Samples as described above.
4. Attach a professional resume.
5. Assemble #1-4 above in order.
6. Make a copy of your application for your files.
7. Mail original application and Work Samples to: NH State Council on the Arts, 2½ Beacon Street, second floor, Concord, NH 03301. Provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you would like your Work Samples returned.
Application Review Process
Three separate panels consisting of five panelists each will review applications. The panels are made up of out-of-state and in-state professional artists and, occasionally, other experts, such as curators or editors, in each discipline.
Applications will be grouped as appropriate within three broad categories and assigned to one of the three panels: Visual & Media Arts, Performing Arts, or Literary Arts. Each panel will recommend up to two fellowships within each broad category for a total of up to six fellowships. Panels may recommend fewer than two fellowships per panel. Any funds not expended for fellowships in any given year will be assigned to the Artist Entrepreneurial Grant funds to benefit individual artists in that grant category.
All Work Samples are reviewed without identification of the artist. Panelists may also consider artist statements and technical information about the work such as scale, materials or techniques in the initial rounds. Panelists may request information from resumes such as whether the artist is in early- or mid-career.
Panel recommendations are passed along to the State Arts Councilors for review and approval. Grants of $2,500 or more to individuals must also be submitted to the Governor and Council for approval.
Last updated:
February 28, 2008
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