2008 GRANT APPLICATION

MISSION STATEMENT: Since 2001, the George Sugarman Foundation has awarded grants to visual artists who are engaged in creating new works of fine art, whose work shows promise, and who are in need of financial assistance. Photographers, performance artists, dancers, musicians, and students currently enrolled in degree programs are NOT ELIGIBLE FOR GRANTS. In addition, grants are not awarded to pay past debts, medical bills and, generally speaking, travel expenses, although exceptions, when appropriate, have been made in the latter category. A review panel examines all applications.

In an era when much visual art production fails to address profound issues of violence, poverty, war and discrimination, the George Sugarman Foundation encourages the creation of artworks that incorporate humane themes. Honoring a tradition of social engagement embodied in the life and work of George Sugarman, we are seeking to expand our partnership role with working artists to embrace the practice of socially conscious art.

Furthering that goal, and in recognition of the work of George Sugarman, grants in 2008 will be awarded to sculptors only. Specifically, the Foundation is seeking applications from sculptors engaged in creating permanent works for publicly accessible outdoor spaces. Applicants working in the modernist and abstract traditions, who have already obtained some financial support and a guaranteed site from other organizations, institutions, governmental or private donors will be given preferential consideration. We are planning to work in partnership with co-funders to assist in making the completion of the sculpture and its permanent installation a reality. Applicants must fulfill the requirements below, and the Sugarman Foundation will also honor the requirements of any co-funders.

DEADLINE FOR 2008 GRANTS: The application process for grants will close on July 31, 2008.

NOTIFICATION OF AWARDS: Grant recipients will be notified no later than December 31, 2008.

AWARD AMOUNT: TBD/Not to exceed $10,000.00

REQUIREMENTS:

The Foundation does not offer comments or feedback following jury review.

Applicants not awarded a grant will be notified ONLY if a SASE has been included with their application.

Application materials from artists who are not awarded a grant will be recycled, unless a SASE is included. 

All proposal materials must be typed or word-processed, no smaller than 12-point font. Please do not enclose pages in plastic sheets or binders. Handwritten proposals will be rejected.

Mail the following to the above address by U.S. Postal Mail or parcel delivery (UPS or FedEx):

Color slides, photos, or digital prints (hard copies) of your artwork. Include a separate list of artwork titles, dates of completion, dimensions and descriptions of media. Artist must determine the number of photos/slides necessary in order for work to be judged.

Slides and printed materials will NOT be returned unless SASE is provided.
Photo CDs or electronic format submissions will NOT be accepted.

Include a professional CV or resume, not to exceed two pages, including relevant educational background.

Include a separate page containing the following contact information: complete name, address, phone number, e-mail address and website (if applicable).

Include a statement of commitment to your chosen art form, not to exceed one page. We recommend the article on writing an artist's statement at this informative website: artist statements.

Grant proposal: Describe the project in detail; indicate the monies necessary to fulfill the objective; provide a budget, including itemized materials costs, as applicable. Note: Studio rental expenses are not funded by George Sugarman Foundation grants.

$35 non-refundable application fee in the form of a cashier's or bank check; personal checks will not be accepted.

SASE or SAS postcard for return notification of receipt of application materials (optional).

ACCOUNTABILITY: All grant recipients are required to submit a report to the Foundation specifying how the grant monies have been applied; this report shall be submitted to the Foundation within one year following receipt of grant monies.

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