Windsor Endowment for the Arts - Emerging Artist Grants

4 grants are presented to support the professional and creative development of emerging artists in the following areas:

• Community Arts
• Literary Arts
• Performing Arts
• The Lois Smedick Emerging Artist in Visual Arts Grant

Value: $3,000 each

Emerging Artist Grants are awarded to support the professional and creative development of artists at the start of their careers. These grants may be used to:

• Sustain the artist;
• Develop a new project;
• Support an ongoing project;
• Aid research and study;
• Promote new forms of art to the general public;
• and/or Encourage creativity and innovation.

Artists who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

• Has been a resident of the City of Windsor or one of the municipalities within Essex County for at least one year prior to applying for this grant.
• Is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Is 18 years of age or older.
• Is recognized as a professional, practicing artist by other artists working in the same field.
  • *This means that you are actively making art, not just thinking about it. You have shown your work in public. Other artists doing similar work see you as a peer. If you are a university student, you are not considered a professional artist yet (exceptions apply).
• Has completed basic training (formal or informal) in your field.
  • *This means you have finished school (or workshops, courses, mentorships, etc.) in your field, or you are self-taught, and are now practicing your art or craft for the long term.
• Has 2 – 7 years of experience practicing your art.
  • *Experience can mean lots of things. For example, you have been painting for a few years, or have spent several years studying dance or composing music. If you can talk about your practice, your art and your personal approach, you are probably an experienced artist.
• You seek payment for your work.
  • *Do you sell your work? Do you charge admission to see your work? Do you receive compensation for your work? You don’t have to be making a living solely from your art, but you seek an income from it.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to your artistic development.
  • Do you attend workshops, seminars, courses or receive mentorship in your field? Have you served on the board of an arts organization, or on the planning committee of an art exhibition, event, festival etc. in Windsor-Essex?