The Professional Development Grant Program assists artists or representatives of arts organizations with opportunities that specifically improve their business management skills and/or help advance the careers of the individual artist or the arts administrator by supporting expenses related to specific, unique opportunities that have potential to significantly impact an individual’s work and professional development. An opportunity may be one of many things, but it must clearly demonstrate how the proposal will benefit the organization or individual long-term.
Unlike grant programs that support the creation of new work, this program does not ask panelists to critique the applicant’s previous work. Instead, reviewers must determine from the application: (1) whether the opportunity is unique, and not a repetition of the applicant’s similar, previous experiences; (2) whether the applicant has made the case that this opportunity is timely and has true potential to positively impact their career or organization.
Artists who are current residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, or Washington counties and who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to apply.
Date due: April 14, 2010
