The Black Creative Endeavors Grant is an active studio initiative committing $15,000 USD in funding to Black-led initiatives: $3,000 USD will be disbursed to five creators to support their creative endeavors. This includes but is not limited to, projects or initiatives in design, architecture, fashion, music, visual arts, community arts, [...]
#ABOVE4 FUND TILA Studios is launching a recurring monthly fund beginning at $1,000 to support Black women artists nationwide. This fund supports Black women who have: Experienced a stalled gig or opportunity Lost of income from day job being temporarily closed Stipend for on-going art project with a specific purpose [...]
In March 2020, Arts Administrators of Color set up an Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund, which supports BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists & arts administrators impacted by COVID-19 through one-time $200 microgrants. To apply click here. If you are interested in donating to the fund, please go to [...]
Artist Relief will distribute $5,000 grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19; serve as an ongoing informational resource; and co-launch the COVID-19 Impact Survey for Artists and Creative Workers, designed by Americans for the Arts, to better identify and address the needs of artists. To be eligible [...]
Donate to secure the basic needs of the members of our arts community. Apply below if you need help. Funds will be available to Houston area artists and arts workers (arts nonprofit employees, gallerists, etc.) that have lost income and basic life securities as a result of COVID-19. Grants up to [...]
Below are resources to help individuals and organizations navigate the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Additional resources will be added as they are available. Send any relevant information to be added below to danceinfo@dancesourcehouston.org. Community Conversation The Dance Source Houston team is hosting an open platform conversation each week to provide an [...]
Through support from Houston Endowment, Dance Source Houston piloted the Groundwork Grant program to address the need for increased funding to support local dance makers. Dance Source Houston accepted applications from November 22, 2019 through Friday, January 24, 2020. Nonprofit dance companies and fiscally sponsored projects dedicated to the creation [...]
Through the Dancer Fund, Dance Source Houston provides direct support to freelance dance artists who have received payment from choreographers and/or organizations for their project-based, performance related work. The fund will match up to $500 per individual in payment(s) for performance project artist fees. Dancers may apply more than once [...]
Who is eligible to apply for the dancer fund? Applicants must be 18 or older. Applicants must live and work in the Greater Houston region. Performances must also take place in the Greater Houston area to be eligible for funding. Applicants must be applying for project-based performance work, not full [...]
Founded in 1985, Career Transition For Dancers enables dancers to define their career possibilities and develop the skills necessary to excel in a variety of disciplines outside of dance. Core program services include: Career Counseling and Guidance Program Scholarship and Grant Program Dancers are also eligible to receive individual and [...]