Grant Guidelines
AACG is currently accepting only proposals requesting support for special exhibits and programming that commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Contemporary Studio Glass Movement. This special grant cycle will last through September 1, 2012, or until all available funds are awarded. Institutions and organizations that plan to participate are encouraged to apply early as funds are limited.
The AACG 2012 project supports and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the U.S. studio glass movement in 2012. Continuing through 2012, the AACG will focus its grants exclusively in support of museums and other arts organizations that will be participating in the anniversary celebration.
2012 Project grant application deadlines are:
- March 1, 2012
- and, if needed, September 1, 2012
Grants will be accepted at any time up to the listed deadlines.
In order to be eligible for a grant, the applicant’s exhibition or project must occur, in whole or in part, during 2012.
In determining grant recipients and the amount of grant awards during this project, the grants committee may consider any factors it deems appropriate. The committee, however, expects to use the following general criteria:
The applicant:
A. The reputation and prestige of the applicant
B. The size of the anticipated audience
The presentation:
A. The range and quality of work to be exhibited
B. The reputation and prestige of the artist(s) being exhibited
C. The budget devoted to the presentation (excluding overhead)
The connection to the 50th anniversary:
A. The relationship of the exhibition to the 50-year celebration
B. The extent and nature of descriptive materials that will place the exhibition in the context of the U.S. studio glass movement
C. The existence of a catalog or other permanent record of the event
The education of the public through accompanying programs:
A. The nature and quality of public programming, such as lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations by artists, etc.
B. The extent to which the public programs will connect the exhibition to the 50-year celebration
C. The budget devoted to public programs
NOTE: AACG grants generally cover only a small portion of an applicant’s exhibition expenses. The committee will, however, consider awards that would cover all or a major portion of those expenses related to public programs. Grant awards are not paid until the exhibition opens and satisfactory documentation of expenses is provided.
How to apply:
Requests for funding must be typed on the application form and submitted with the cover page. This form is available in Microsoft Word format and in Acrobat pdf format. You are encouraged to be brief. However, if additional space is needed, you may add extra pages.
Submissions must include twelve (12) copies of the entire application, including cover letter, application form, and all attachments, collated and stapled or clipped. These will not be returned. Submit these applications to:
Grants Committee
Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass
11700 Preston Rd. Ste 660 PMB 327
Dallas, TX 75230
Direct inquiries to Sharon Karmazin, Chair, Grants Committee, 732-297-2238, e-mail sharon@karmafoundation.org.
The Committee considers grant applications twice a year: during March/April and September/October. Thus, for consideration, applications must be postmarked by March 1 or September 1, respectively. Grants will be accepted any time up to the deadlines.
Applicants who require confirmation of receipt should include a self-addressed post card for that purpose. Notification of awards will be made as promptly as possible.
