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ARTISTS' PROFESSIONAL TOOLBOX ::
Grant Writing Tips for Individual Artists The first step to grant writing is to have a well-written artist statement (half-page version, one page version, and a two page version). This will help you to focus on the writing of your grant narrative (this will also help you with press release writing!). Be careful not to over use "art speak" terms/language and write for an audience who has never interacted with /seen your work. In other words, keep it simple, clear, and straight-forward. The committee reviewing your proposal needs to understand the proposal the first time they read it.(See Writing an Artist Statement. -Editor) The second step is to have good documentation/support materials of your work. Slides/photographs/video documentation need to be done well (hire a professional - it is worth the investment). Also save articles and reviews of your work (this info can also help in the writing of your artist statement/grant proposal). Project your slides to make sure they project well. Check the viewing order of the visual support materials you are submitting carefully (slides/photos etc..). Make sure the viewing order makes visual sense to viewers. For example, if you are submitting a diptych - submit a slide of the entire diptych first, followed by the details of the piece (this goes for 3-D/installation as well). Always have two copies of the grant guidelines/form on hand (or make copies). Use one of the forms as your working document (i.e. write notes/questions directly on this copy). Follow the directions/guidelines CLOSELY. Start the grant well ahead of the deadline and have one to two people proof read your proposal!! Do not send extra materials that aren't asked for. Do not make lots of calls to the organization about the grant- be organized with all your questions. They should be asked in one or two phone calls. For the budget, factor in your labor time as well the cost of your materials (make a lists of things you'll need and their price - that way when you look for in-kind donations you will have a better idea of what you need). We also recommend that instead of researching grants by yourself, that you should organize a group of artists to do the research together. It will take you much less time to research grants with more people looking and you can proof read each other's grant proposals! © 1997 Artists Foundation |
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