Guide to Getting Arts Grants

by Ellen Liberatori

Get that arts grant and be more independent! In this book, artists and arts groups will find all they need to know to support themselves through grants and special projects. This expert guide, written by an insider who has been on both the grant-making and the grant-writing side of the arts, shows readers how to assess their personal strengths and set goals to pursue their dreams. Hands-on examples and how-to exercises are provided for every situation: from creating artists’ statements, to writing letters, fellowship applications, and arts-organization applications, to being ready for that all-important site visit. Online resources, tips on portfolio and personal prep, and information about the inner workings of boards and how to handle the yes, the no, and the maybe make this the complete guide to getting that arts grant. • More than 66,000 foundations give grants—this book helps artists get them • Unique exercises from an insider, plus upbeat, positive approach • Focuses on personal preparation for applying for and getting a grant

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference

272 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

Reviews

[Ann Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

maybe there's a newer version? the one i'm reading is 2006, and it's astonishing how much the art world has changed in 10 years due to technology. many outdated things discussed: slides, library research, printed materials, etc.

i've written a good number of grants for both individual and organizational, so there wasn't anything new, but i'm glad i skimmed through this, it was a good kick-start to get moving again. regardless of dated material, i found a few useful hints, like i'm going to start a spreadsheet of grants that appeal to me and keep it handy. this would be more useful than too many bookmarks on my browser.

note: while this is a NY publisher, if you're from minnesota or the upper midwest, i highly recommend this. the author is a minnesotan and gives a lot of examples of local resources.

[Lindsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book shares good specific insights on applying for arts grants. It is especially good for artists in Minnesota, because the author lived in MN and served on grant review boards.