Short Description
The Southern Arts Recovery Fund provides financial support to artists residing in the FEMA disaster areas of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia; impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Artists working in craft/traditional arts, design, literary, media/film, performing, visual, and interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary arts may apply for a grant to replace supplies and equipment lost due to the hurricanes. This opportunity is open to professional artists 18 years or older whose artistic practice generates any portion of their income. This recovery grant is for individual artists only.
Eligibility
- North Carolina based artists are now eligible for the Recovery Fund, in addition to artists from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
- Be 18 years of age or older and actively engaged in their artistic practice to generate any portion of their income.
- Have active artistic practice in craft/traditional arts, design, literary, media/film, performing, visual, or interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary arts.
- Have a quantifiable loss of equipment and/or supplies because of Hurricane Helene or Milton.
Primary Discipline: Dance, Music, Opera/Musical Theatre, Theatre, Visual Arts, Design Arts, Crafts, Photography, Media Arts, Literature, Interdisciplinary, Folklife/Craft/Traditional Arts, Humanities, Multidisciplinary, Non-Arts/Non-Humanities
Race/Ethnicity: Asian, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, White, No single race/ethnic group.
Age Range: Under 30, 30-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-79, 80 or older
Gender Identity: Male, Female, Not Listed, Decline to Respond
Do you identify as a member of the disability community? Yes, No, Decline to Answer
Disability Type: Cognitive, Communication, Hearing, Mental Health, Movement, Vision, Decline to Answer
Submission Requirements
- Artistic Practice Description – Artist Statement
- Artistic Category
- Website or Social Media Links
- Resume or CV
- Promotional Materials
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The Recovery Fund initiative provides $2,000 grants for individual artists to replace lost supplies and equipment because of the hurricanes
Entry Fee
None
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 7 May 2025
Website Link: https://www.southarts.org/resources/southern-arts-relief-recovery-fund
