SI Arts is excited to announce two new Spring grant opportunties for performing artists!

Mertz Gilmore Dance Research Grants: for dance artists, dance collectives, or dance nonprofits at any stage of their career. This new grant opportunity supports the research and development of a new dance work. Awards in this category will be $7,500 per artist.

Application opens March 15, 2023. Application deadline is April 17, 2023.

Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session which will be held online on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 – RSVP Here

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply for a dance research grant

Howard Gilman Performing Artist Residency Cohort Grants: for individual performing artists across dance, theater, music, from traditional practices to contemporary performance, at any stage of their career. This new grant opportunity establishes a diverse group of 10 performing artists to further their creative practice through a 6-month cohort model including monthly cohort meetings and professional development support. Awards in this category will be $6,000 per artist.

Application opens March 15, 2023. Application deadline is April 17, 2023.

Applicants are encouraged to attend an information session which will be held online on Wednesday, April 5 at 6:30pm – RSVP Here

Learn more about eligibility and how to apply to participate in the cohort

A Q&A session for both opportunities with grants administrator Gena Mimozo will be held online on Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30pm – RSVP Here

These grants are funded with generous support from the Mertz Gilmore Foundation and the Howard Gilman Foundation.