ACA ARTIST AWARD

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Newport County offers an Artist Award of $1000 to support art projects that benefit our community.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be a member of ACA.

  • Applicants (Artists, Organizations) must reside in Newport County.

  • Projects can fall into any artistic genre category: fine arts, visual arts (illustration, graphic design, multimedia), performing arts, the literary arts (creative writing, poetry), music (performance, composing), theatre. Other artistic “sub-genres” may also be considered.

  • Project must be available to the public.

ARTIST AWARDS DO NOT FUND:

  • Bricks and mortar activities and capital improvements, or for the purchase of permanent equipment.

  • Eliminating or reducing existing debt, or for contributions to an endowment fund.

  • Fundraising efforts, such as social events or benefits.

  • Prizes and awards.

  • Hospitality expenses, such as food and beverages for openings or receptions. Under no circumstances will the purchase of alcoholic beverages be supported.

  • Events or projects completed prior to the date of the award or more than 6 months after the date of the award.

  • Activities which are part of a graduate or undergraduate degree program, or for which academic credit is received.

  • Applications for projects that proselytize or promote religious activities, or which take place as part of a religious service.

  • Performances and exhibitions not available to the general public, or which are inaccessible to people with disabilities.

Requirements

  • Project must list ACA as a supporter in all promotional materials.

  • Funds must be used within a year of the award.

Application Details

  • Application and all support materials are due March 1, 2024 for the Spring Artist Award.

  • Materials should be submitted electronically to: newportarts@gmail.com (subject: ACA Artist Award Application).

More Information

  • Finalists will be informed via e-mail approximately four weeks after the due date.

  • For more information e-mail newportarts@gmail.com (subject: ACA Artist Award).