2007 Black Rock Arts Foundation Grant Cycle

The Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Application Form can be found at the bottom of this page.

Please read the following information before you prepare and submit your Letter of Inquiry.

What kind of art do we fund?

INTERACTIVE ART
We fund interactive art. We fund art that is accessible to the public, civic in scope and prompts the viewer to act. We like art that can be experienced in more ways than visually. We are fans of art that is meant to be touched.

What is INTERACTIVE ART?

 * Art that prompts people to interact with one another.
 * Art that responds to participants and to its environment.
 * Art that causes people to reflect on the larger community.
 * Art that challenges the viewers traditional perspective on art.
 * Art that belongs to the public and exists for the benefit of all.

Who can apply?

Black Rock Arts Foundation grants artists or artist collectives that create interactive artworks destined for communities in the world at large; there are no geographic restrictions placed on those who can apply.

Will I receive a confirmation once I’ve submitted my application?

Yes, within a day or two of submitting your application you will receive confirmation via email.

What level of funding is awarded through the BRAF Grant Cycle?

Our grants have generally ranged between $500 and $6,000. Last year we awarded four grants. This year our hope is to award eight to ten grants. Please consider the nature of our grants in relation to the scope, intent and funding needs of your proposed project.

When will awards be announced?

Awards will be announced and grantees will be notified no later than Friday, May 18, 2007.

What can I expect if I am awarded a grant?

The payment schedule for each grant is specific to the project and the foundation is committed to working with each artist to arrive at a schedule that best suits the needs of the artist and the project. Generally, grants are awarded in three increments over the course of a year; your project must be completed within one calendar year of the grant award date.

Do I have to have a fiscal agent?

No, you do not have to have a fiscal agent – though some projects do.

When can I submit an application?

The 2007 Grant Cycle will begin accepting applications February 14, 2007 until March 31, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.  A complete application includes a Letter of Intent (LOI), a project timeline, and a project budget. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please be aware:

The Black Rock Arts Foundation DOES NOT grant art destined for the annual Burning Man event. The Burning Man organization has a process for providing grants for art destined for the Burning Man event. If your artwork is destined for the playa, please visit the Burning Man website at  www.burningman.com for further details on their grant application process.

Black Rock Arts Founation grant awards are considered taxable income to the recipient, and require a 1099 Form which we will provide. You will be asked to sign a contract. Contracts must be completed no later than Thursday, May 31, 2007.

Instructions

The Letter of Intent (LOI) portion of this application can be downloaded by clicking on 2007 Grant Application below. The LOI must be completed using MS Word and is compatible with Macs and PCs.
Responses must be typed – grey boxes indicate the text fields. Some fields are limited in length.

Submission Information

Our application process includes:
1) Letter of Intent (LOI): must be completed as outlined above and submitted as an attachment via email with the subject line:  "2007 Grants" to apps@blackrockarts.org

2) Timeline & Budget: A project timeline and project budget must be submitted for your application to be considered. Timelines and budgets can be submitted as additional attachments at the same time as your LOI to apps@blackrockarts.org OR they can be sent along with any supplemental materials you may wish to submit to our physical address listed below.

3) Supplemental Materials: you may wish to have additional materials considered, such as slides, maquettes, drawings, digital images, etc. Supplemental materials must be sent to our physical address (below). If you would like your supplemental materials returned to you, please include an SASE with the appropriate postage. **

** Please note: supplemental materials are not obligatory, however, if you choose to send supplemental materials please check the appropriate box on the application form.

Send supplemental materials to:

Black Rock Arts Foundation
2007 Grants
1900 Third Street -- 1st FL
San Francisco CA 94158

2007 Letter of Inquiry Application Form (LOI)

This LOI Application Form is a Word document. If you have any trouble downloading it, please contact: hale@blackrockarts.org.

Questions?

Contact Kristin Hale at:
hale@blackrockarts.org
415.626.1248