Deadline: 15 March 2025
The Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition has launched its Professional Basics Program to help individual Oklahoma artists create visual art for public presentation, develop their professional practices, and lead community projects.
Funding Information
- Professional Basics grants fund up to $500 and are for the essentials of an art practice such as quality artwork samples, display/framing, shipping, travel to professional events, website development, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible artists must be 21 years or older, not currently enrolled in a BFA or MFA program, Oklahoma residents, and must not have received grant funding from OVAC within the past year.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applications are evaluated by measuring the quality of the proposed project, ability to complete project, and relevance based on portfolio.
Application Requirements
- Completed application form below
- Artist Resume or CV
- Artist/Writer/Curator Statement (250 words)
- 5-10 Artwork samples or URL for video artwork. For video, include up to 3 minutes total
- Image list, and if applicable, include file name, medium, date, and dimensions
- Timeline identifying major milestones to completion
- Balanced Budget, meaning expenses are equal to income
- Secured or potential venues
For more information, visit OVAC.
