Apply for Individual Artist Grant Program (Russia)

The program is designed to support public engagement of individual artists’ work/projects in genres such as Visual/Craft Arts, Dance, Music, Theater, Literature, and more.

Funding Information

• Individual Artist Grants provide up to $5,000 for artist-driven projects that benefit the public and enrich the community of St. Petersburg by advancing artistic excellence and increasing access to innovative and diverse arts experiences.

Project Criteria

• A jury consisting of professional artists, SPAA Board representatives, staff members, and local cultural leaders evaluate applications. A total of 100 points is possible, with 70 points required for funding consideration. Funding decisions will be based on the following:
  • Creativity & Innovation: A unique approach to your art form that is distinct from others in your field and pushes boundaries. (20 points)
  • Impact: Your project will make a positive impact on a specific community, the public, or the world at large. (10 points)
  • Community Connection: Your project involves collaborating or engaging with other artists, organizations, or community members in a way that fosters connectedness and belonging – particularly in terms of equity, diversity, and inclusion. (20 points)
  • Personal Growth: This project will enable you to grow and advance your artistic practice and/or career goals. This could include developing new skills, exploring new ideas or techniques, or taking risks in your work. (10 points)
  • Feasibility: The budget and timeline for the project, as well as your relevant experience, demonstrate that you can execute it successfully. (20 points)
  • Completeness and clarity of the application. (10 points)
  • Artistic excellence as demonstrated by work samples and professional resume (including any combination of education, artistic training, and level of achievement and/or evidence of commitment to personal artistic development). (10 points)

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for the Individual Artist Grant Program, you must be at least 18 years of age. This ensures the program is open to artists ready to take their careers to the next level.
• Artists who have received an award within the past two years are not eligible for 2024 Grant funds.
• Applicants must live or work in the City of St. Petersburg and plan to continue their residency in the City of St. Petersburg following the grant award.
• Students pursuing any degree or full-time faculty in higher education are not
• Eligible for college or university projects. Faculty may apply if it is for a separate creative business.
• “Accomplished” status may be determined by artistic resume, training, or achievement; catalogs; programs, press clips, and/or articles.
• The applicant’s resume must show commitment to the art form through education, training, or professional experience and must show evidence of exhibition and public performance.
• Non-profit arts organizations are not eligible for this grant and should apply to the City of St. Petersburg’s Arts Grants Program.

For more information, visit St. Petersburg Arts Alliance.