Founded by the Bader + Simon Board of Directors in 2023, the Empowerment Grant brings much-needed attention to emerging, underrepresented voices and themes. Art will be used to elicit dialogue, inquiry, and understanding to broaden the impact of our work. Community programming will enhance the theme of the exhibit.
Bader + Simon brings recognition to the achievements of underrepresented artists by empowering communities to collaborate around art, education, and social justice issues.
Upcoming Dates:
Required for application:
- A short bio or resume with complete details on where you can be reached.
- Tell us how you learned about the Bader + Simon Empowerment Grant?
- Artist Statement (written or video format required).
- 250 - 500 words OR 3-5 minute video
- Statement of Intent
- Tell us about your project, your development process, and how this grant will make a difference for you.
- In what ways does your work reflect and expand upon the mission of B+S.
- Please provide a minimum of 5 images of work samples or 2-4 minute video. YOU ONLY HAVE TO SUBMIT IMAGES ONCE. (ZEALOUS IS ADDING A SECOND SECTION THAT IS NOT REQUIRED).
- Please provide the names and contact information of 3 references, one of which should provide a written or video recommendation.
- Provide an outline for for how funds will be used.
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The mission of Bader + Simon aims to bring recognition to the achievements of underrepresented artists by empowering communities
to collaborate around art, education, and social justice issues.The grant is for U.S individuals and emerging artists WITHOUT an MA OR MFA degree and extensive exhibition experience.
