CARES Artist Mural Grant Application

CARES Artist Mural Grant Application

The CARES Arts Grants are supporting the creation of neighborhood-based arts including permanent, outdoor painted murals and music throughout Rochester neighborhoods in the fall of 2020. More about the City of Rochester CARES Funding here.

The purpose of this program is to provide projects for artists whose livelihoods have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while cultivating joy and positivity throughout the city. Organizers acknowledge that we’re giving artists a short time-frame to complete this application. The program and funding guidelines unfortunately didn’t allow for any additional time.

We are providing a short virtual workshop on August 26, 6:30-7:30 pm, to go over the basics and give some tips to present your best grant application. More info on the workshop here.

Grant applications are due September 10, at 5 pm.

Applicants will be notified by September 16.

Mural Grant Summary

  • Grant Amount: based on square footage of mural
    • 350-500 square ft. = $4,000
    • 200-350 square ft. = $3,000
    • 100-200 square ft. = $1,500
  • Mural Locations: should occur in places easily seen by the public throughout neighborhoods
    • Schools and businesses are eligible
    • Any private properties must have owner’s written approval prior to grant approval
  • Supply Budget will be provided (in addition to grant payment) and can include artists’ labor, paint, brushes, chalk for gridding, wipes, ladders, scaffolding and bucket truck rental (if needed for height)
    • 350-500 square ft. = $600
    • 200-350 square ft. = $400
    • 100-200 square ft. = $250
  • Mural Requirements
    • Encouraged topics include: health, equity, community, collaboration, joy
    • Artwork must be approved before painting begins
    • All murals will have a top coat of Sher-Clear 1K Waterborne Acrylic Clear Coat
    • No political statements, profanity, and cannot endorse specific products, businesses etc.
    • Projects that allow neighborhood volunteers to interact or collaborate in some way are preferred, but not required
    • Mural needs to be completed by November 1, 2020
  • Artist
    • Minimum Age: 18
    • Must reside or work in Rochester
    • Must be able to prove that employment has been affected by COVID-19
    • Encouraged, but not required to participate in “Tips on How to Write a Successful Grant Application” workshop, on August 26, 6:30-7:30 pm. Local artist, Mary Beth Magyar will lead the Zoom virtual workshop. More info on the workshop here.

Mural Grant Application (MS Word doc)

Solicitud de Subvención de Mural de Artista

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