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"These are the type of artists I anticipate working with in the future, and I believe I€™m now one step closer to fulfilling my goal of having a professional career doing something I love.€€”
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- Chris Rogerson |
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 ALUMNI ASTRAL GRANTS
The NFAA Alumni Astral Grant is part of our commitment to explore and develop programs that enhance the opportunities available to promising artists. This grant provides financial assistance for a specific project that will enhance an individual’s artistic and professional growth. NFAA awards two Alumni Astral Grants totaling up to $2500 each during the given grant period. Grants are NOT rewarded for living expenses, travel, or further studies.
Eligibility
Each year the Alumni Astral Grant is available to fourth and fifth year NFAA youngARTS Alumni exclusively (Finalist, Honorable Mention, and Merit Winners). For example, the 2008 Alumni Astral Grant is available to 2003 and 2004 NFAA youngARTS Alumni exclusively. The 2009 Alumni Astral Grant will be available to 2004 and 2005 NFAA youngARTS Alumni exclusively.
Grant Requirements
The monies awarded for the Alumni Astral Grant must be used for a specific project beginning no later than September 1st of the award year. A final report must be submitted to NFAA by the following August 31st.
Application Requirements
In order to apply for the 2008 Alumni Astral Grant application materials must be RECEIVED by NFAA NO LATER THAN August 1, 2008. Applicants will be notified of the results no later than August 15, 2008. Please send all materials to:
NFAA
Attn: Alumni Astral Grants
444 Brickell Avenue, Suite P-14
Miami, FL 33131
Keep copies of all materials submitted as your application materials will NOT be returned
Be sure to include the following:
- Application Form – go here to access an Application Form
- Current Biography and Headshot
- Support Documentation (i.e. copies of any receipts/contracts for services related to the project, any literature printed/distributed about the project, etc.)
- Letter of recommendation from professionals
Review Process
The 2008 Alumni Astral Grant will be reviewed by at least two NFAA Staff Members. Reviewers have flexibility in assigning dollar amounts to the awardees and will evaluate the applications using the following criteria:
- Evidence that the proposed project is an extension of the artist’s work and is crucial to artistic and professional growth
- Level of professional commitment as demonstrated in the artist’s resume
- Specificity and clarity of proposal
- Inclusion of support documents
If you have any questions please contact Cecilia Isis Torres, NFAA’s Alumni Coordinator at 305-377-1140, ext. 244 or send her an email at cecilia@nfaa.org. We look forward to receiving your application materials. |
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