Building Audiences: Reignite the Field

Description

There are two opportunities under Building Audiences. Presenters may submit one application for Reignite the Field or two applications for Risk-to-Reward as long as the applications are for different projects.

• Reignite the Field
  Presenters may request $5,000 to be applied toward any presenting activity during the project period.
  
  
• Risk-to-Reward
  You may have a "wish list" of programs or artists you would love to engage in order to build new audiences or develop deeper relationships with specific communities. However, the financial risks to the organization, which relies heavily upon ticket sales to cover artist fees, are often preventative. Risk-to-Reward seeks to bridge that gap.
  
  You identify the risk and share how it will help grow your audience. It may be an artist typically above your price point, an artist that engages an underserved segment of your community, an artist-in-residence program, or simply something new for you.
  
  For Risk-to-Reward, Presenters may request up to $10,000 per project. Should funding remain, organizations that apply to Risk-to-Reward and are unawarded may receive Reignite the Field funding.

The artists you select may be based in the U.S. or visiting international artists. Additionally, we welcome the opportunity to support more expensive engagements that receive additional financial support through various funding programs including Mid Atlantic Arts, international governments, foundations, or local philanthropy.

Requirements

All expenses should be related to supporting the specific engagement the grant is for.
● Artist fees for performing, teaching, or providing services
● Marketing/publicity costs
● Supplies and materials (up to $1,000 or 20% of the grant award)
● Project-related artist travel and hospitality expenses
● Project-related space and equipment rental
● Project-related technical fees
● Direct administrative expenses (up to 10% of the grant award)

Award Amount