Grant Deadlines Approach for Many Programs

The Maine Arts Commission has several grant deadlines approaching in the coming weeks.

The Innovative Production Grant has a deadline of January 8, 2010. It has been created to support artistic innovation in the production and presentation of media and/or performance. Both individual artists and arts organizations may apply.

The Jane Morrison Film Fund Scholarship Grant has a January 14 Deadline. The grant supports educational opportunities for filmmakers in the early stages of their career development.

The Good Idea Grant now has a rolling deadline. The grant fosters the growth of Maine’s artists by supporting the creation of new work or professional development.

The American Masterpieces Grant deadline is February 26. The funds assist professional, Maine arts organizations with annual operating budgets of $500,000 or greater to present major projects such as an exhibitions, performances, residencies or educational programs that feature American master works, movements or artists.

The Arts Visibility Grant has a deadline of March 11. The grant supports Maine’s artists and arts organizations by providing the means with which to increase the visibility of specific artistic projects. The Arts Visibility Grant is no longer tied to the GIG format and therefore applicants may now apply to both.