Art Grants Mission Statement

The mission of the unSCruz Art Grants Program is to support artistic projects created for and/or presented at unSCruz. Art Grants are designed to help artists realize their unique creative vision and to promote projects that are participatory and/or interactive in nature.

Art Grant Application PREVIEW

You must be prepared to complete the application in its entirety when you open the application. Please review the PREVIEW of the application to see all of the questions and requirements in advance so that you are prepared when completing the live application below.

Applications Open October 28th, 2024 to November 12th, 2024 at 11:59:59.

Art Grant Application Guidelines - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• Proposed projects must align with our Mission Statement.
• Art Grant Application window opens October 28th, 2024 and closes November 12th, 2024 at 11:59:59. Applications received at midnight November 13th or later will not be accepted. 
  • Applicants will be notified with decisions by December 2nd, 2024.
  • Grant Disbursements will begin being issued January 27th, 2025.
• A detailed, line-item budget must be included in your application submission with links or it will not be considered for a grant.
• Eligible Expenses
  • Materials and supplies
  • Equipment rental
  • Limited contract work
  • Transportation costs
  • Other costs that are directly related to your project

FIRE ARTS: PLEASE NOTE THAT UNSCRUZ PROVIDES ALL PROPANE AT NO COST TO YOU

• Ineligible Expenses
  • Event Tickets
  • RV Passes
  • Artist fees
  • Living expenses
  • Child care
  • Personal food or beverages
  • Any personal overhead expenses
  • Storage Expenses

• Grantee Requirements (If your application is approved)
  • You MUST submit a placement application for your project by November 12th, 2024 at 11:59:59. Please complete the placement application that aligns with the project you are submitting an art grant application for:
    • Theme Camp Placement Application
    • Stand Alone Art Installation and Support Camp Placement Application
    • Mutant Vehicle and Support Camp Placement Application
  • You must maintain an open line of communication with unSCruz planning teams, via phone, text, email, social media, or other reliable method(s). Failing to maintain communication with your grant liaison can result in being asked to return grant funds.
  • We’ll be asking for progress reports. Depending on where you are and how you work, this could be in the form of videos, phone calls, emails with photos, studio visits, zoom calls, etc.

• You must submit a safety plan before being allowed to install/perform your project at unSCruz. This should include a flame effects plan if your project includes fire, weather/wind/climber stability for structures, lighting provisions for nighttime, and/or whatever precautions apply to your project’s physical presence in the community space.
• Artists/projects must arrive at the event site on time (as agreed) and be completely set up by 8 am on Thursday, May 1st. If you experience delays in production or delivery, please let us know as soon as possible. If you have not claimed your space by 7 am on Thursday, May 1st, your Placement will be forfeited and you are legally obligated to return the Grant funds awarded to you.
• We will reserve 10% of the total grant amount until post-event, to be paid once you pass our Leave No Trace inspection,submit an afterburn report and complete/submit a 1099 tax form, if applicable. The final 10% disbursement will begin on June 1, 2025, if all requirements are met.
• Only 1 general admission gift ticket is given to accepted applications, inclusive of any placement or art grant applications. You do not get one for placement and one with an awarded art grant.
• Each Art Grant Recipient will also receive access to purchase DGS tickets (for General Admission entry and an RV/Vehicle Pass per the Placement Application) for your build crew.