Grants for Artists with Disabilities

The Indiana Arts Commission recently announced it will begin accepting grant applications for a new, federally-funded component of the Individual Artist Program (IAP).

The new Artist Access grant category, supported with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA), will permit artists with disabilities to receive grants of up to $2,000 for projects that will have a positive impact on their career development.

Artists in the following disciplines may apply to the program: crafts, design, media arts, folk arts, photography, visual arts, dance, literature, music or theatre. Complete guideline and application information may be found on the IAC website at http://www.in.gov/arts/2474.htm

The IAC is currently scheduling workshops to assist artists with disabilities interested in applying to the program. Content will focus on emerging artists and first time grant writers. The first workshop will take place Thursday, November 12 at the IMA in Indianapolis.