Author: White, Virginia P.

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Grants for the Arts gives the specifics of obtaining support for artistic activities from both the public and private sectors. Written by a well known and widely experienced expert in the field of grants administration, this book describes in a clear and easy to follow fashion the best methods for finding out about grants that are available.

Abstract:

There has never been a better time for seeking grant support for artistic activities. The importance of theatre, dance, literature, music, film, the visual arts, and many other art forms is being increasingly appreciated by those individuals and organizations that can best lend financial support to creative endeavors. But just how can these funds be obtained? Grants for the Arts gives the specifics of obtaining support for artistic activities from both the public and private sectors. Written by a well known and widely experienced expert in the field of grants administration, this book describes in a clear and easy to follow fashion the best methods for finding out about grants that are available. Library materials, professional associations, workshops, and the news media are just a few of the information sources whose use is detailed.

Government support of the arts is covered, with a breakdown by agency of the various federal, state, and local programs offering aid to the arts. Programs sponsored by foundations and corporations are also included, with specific information about each sector. Writing the proposal - that crucial step in obtaining a grant - is given in-depth, step by step consideration. The covering letter, abstract, and project description are all detailed. Budget preparation is given special attention, including the figuring of direct and indirect costs, cost sharing, matching funds, and budget justification. Grants for the Arts will be an invaluable guide for individual artists in all fields seeking grants, as well as for nonprofit and professional arts organizations. (book jacket)

CONTENTS
Artists and patrons.
Basic sources of information.
Libraries.
Professional associations.
Workshops and institutes.
Subscription information services.
News media and word of mouth.
Programs and catalogs.
Government support of the arts:
     Government programs - Federal.
     Government programs - state and local.
     Information sources - government programs.
Foundations and the arts:
     Information sources - foundations.
     The Foundation Center.
     Foundation newsletters.
     Subscription information services.
Corporations and the arts:
     Information sources - corporations.
The application.
What to do before you apply.
Writing the proposal.
The post-application phase.
The patron is us.

Appendix 1. National Endowment for the Arts, state and jurisdictional arts agencies.
Appendix 2. State education agency (SEA) - Art directors/coordinators.
Appendix 3. State humanities committees.
Appendix 4. The Foundation Center.
Appendix 5. Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) regional offices.
Appendix 6. Acronyms.

Index.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Private Sector