New Program! The Vermont Arts Council in partnership with the Vermont Folklife Center offers funding to support presentations, residencies, performances, and/or workshops by designated American Masterpiece artists at local schools, libraries, community organizations, parks & recreation departments, libraries etc.
Applicants can choose from a list of designated artists at left that celebrate the cultural heritage of Vermont including work which represents centuries-old traditions native to this region; folk and traditional artists rooted in the family and community traditions of Vermont's European settlers; and artists whose work features materials with strong links to the cultural history of this distinctive region.
Grant amounts range from $250-$1500.
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| Postmark Deadline |
Notification Date |
Project Takes Place |
Submit |
| At least 60 days prior to activity |
45 days from date of application |
Between date of notification
and August 31, 2009 |
online |
In general this category is for not-for-profit community organizations and educational institutions. Applicants must meet the requirements under the “Who May Apply” Section in the General Program Guidelines. See also the “Residency Requirements” Section of the Legal Requirements.
Applicants may apply for and recieve an American Masterpiece grant in addition to other Opportunity Grants.
Eligible activities for American Masterpiece Grants include presentations, performances, workshops, residencies etc, for community organizations or educational institutions by the designated artists below.
Applicants can choose from a list of designated artists below:
- Dance:
- Music:
- Traditional Crafts:
- Storytelling:
- Poetry:
- Media Arts/Other:
See General Program Guidelines.
See General Program Guidelines.
See General Program Guidelines.
Application requirements include the employment of designated American Masterpiece artists and that the event is open to the public. Staff review and score applications according to the following criteria:
- The project is clearly planned and presented (maximum 10 points)
- The budget is reasonable and appropriate (maximum 10 points)
- The audience/community is exposed to an artist/artist group for the first time and/or has an opportunity to learn about the art form and/or employs a culturally diverse artist(s) (maximum 25 points)
- The audience/community has a chance to interact with the artist(s) through lectures, workshops, discussions, etc. (maximum 25 points)
- The applicant is in compliance with the Requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (maximum 10 points)
- The evaluation plans are appropriate and adequate for the project (maximum 10 points)
- The promotional plans are appropriate and adequate for the project, and agrees to give appropriate credit to the Vermont Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts (maximum 10 points)
See General Program Guidelines.
All Applications in this category are reviewed by a panel consisting of Council staff. Also see General Program Guidelines.
All applications must be filled out and submitted online. Click here to log in and begin your application. View the American Masterpieces Application form here (for reference only).
Please contact Stacy Raphael, Arts Education Program Manager at (802) 828-3778.