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SPACES offers project-based support through The Urgent Art Fund to Cuyahoga County artists, supported by Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. This support may go toward production expenses and artist commissions for the creation of “urgent art” that is socially, politically, or culturally responsive. We are designating funds specifically for such projects taking place in the public realm, helping artists immediately engage their community in dialogue about the most pressing issues.
In addition to financial support— $4,000 awarded to 12 artists/collectives —SPACES will provide access to our on-site artist workshops that are outfitted with tools and equipment to facilitate the production process. SPACES Artist Initiatives Coordinator will also assist grantees in securing a public display space (outside of SPACES) in Cuyahoga County. Grantees will receive a one-year SPACES Artist level Membership, which gives them free access to networking and artist professional development opportunities throughout the year.
Projects MUST be completed by November 30, 2023 regardless of date awarded.
This year artists will have the opportunity to apply quarterly. Each quarter, our jurors will select 4 artists to receive The Urgent Art Fund Grant who will then have until November 30th to complete and display their project. Artists have the following quarterly deadlines to apply:
*Applications open start date at 12AM ET and close end date at 11:59PM ET
Cycle One: January 23 - March 20, 2023
Cycle Two: April 3 - May 8, 2023
Cycle Three: May 30 - June 20, 2023
The Satellite Fund, administered by SPACES and supported by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, is an opportunity for Cuyahoga County artists, curators, and cultural producers to create a public visual art project in Cuyahoga County. This grant is not only for established visual artists in the community, but also for emerging artists, creative professionals, and any Cuyahoga County resident with a strong vision and demonstrated ability to complete the proposed project. The scope is purposefully broad; we want this opportunity to be as accessible and far-reaching as possible to ensure we represent Cuyahoga County to the fullest.
In addition to financial support-- $6,000 awarded to 10 artists/collectives-- SPACES will provide access to our on-site artist workshops that is outfitted with tools and equipment to facilitate the production process. SPACES Artist Initiatives Coordinator will also assist grantees in securing a public display space (outside of SPACES) in Cuyahoga County. Additionally, awardees will receive a one-year SPACES Artist level Membership, which gives them free access to networking and artist professional development opportunities throughout the year.
For more details visit: https://www.thesatellitefund.org/
Artists Forward Fund, supported by Cleveland Foundation and administered by SPACES, awards $2000 in unrestricted funding to Cuyahoga County artists. Adapting a pay-it-forward structure, recipients of this microgrant are selected by fellow regranting artists. The Artists Forward Fund lets local artists support local artists.
Benefits include free access to SPACES proffessionalization workshops and ArtsPass, a cross-organization artist-level membership with Zygote Press and Praxis Fiber Workshop. ArtsPass provides access to wokshop discounts and open studio hours.
SPACES supports artistic research and development of international, national, and regional artists engaging in experimental projects. Sign up for our eNews or follow us on social media to learn about upcoming opportunities and open calls.
For more details visit: http://www.spacescle.org/open-call
Any questions regarding the Urgent Art Fund can be directed to cierra@spacescle.org
SPACES Open Call info session.
Any questions regarding the open call can be directed to stephanie@spacescle.org
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SPACES is open to the public on Weds-Sat 12-5 PM
SPACES has stops from busses 26 and 71 right out front.
22, 25, 45, and 51 all also stop nearby at West 25 and Detroit.
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