Bermuda Arts Council - Cliff Jumper Grant

Bermuda Arts Council Cliff Jumper Grant

Empowering emerging artists to ignite their creative futures
The Bermuda Arts Council Cliff Jumper Grant is designed to support and celebrate young, emerging artists between the ages of 16 and 25 who are ready to take a bold leap into their creative careers. The award aims to empower these aspiring artists by providing them with the resources and visibility necessary to strengthen their portfolios and kick-start their journey in the art world. The Cliff Jumper Grant seeks to identify and support individuals who demonstrate exceptional artistic promise and a clear commitment to developing their craft. Recipients receive $2,500 BMD to support the progression of their creative careers, helping them overcome barriers to success, build a professional portfolio, and gain the confidence needed to make a significant impact in their chosen field. The Cliff Jumper Grant recipients will be selected based on the strength of their portfolio and their demonstrated commitment to pursuing a professional career in the arts. For applicants under 18 years of age, a legal guardian’s signature is required.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Applicants should demonstrate aptitude and artistic merit in their chosen art form.
- Projects should demonstrate value to the Community and overall contribution to the development of the arts in Bermuda.
- Applicants must be Bermudian.
Age: Applicants must be between 16 and 25 years old at the time of application.
Emerging Artists: Applicants should be in the early stages of their artistic careers, with a strong desire to develop their skills and professional presence.

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION:
1. Only official applications submitted with all necessary documentation will be considered.
2. Applicants may only apply for one (1) Cliff Jumper Grant per Government financial year.
3. Grant applications must include information regarding the success of past projects for which BAC provided Grants to this individual.
4. Applications without a detailed budget outline will not be considered for review.
5. All information is held in strict confidence.
6. Grants are not provided for commercial development (e.g. start-up capital for a business, etc.).
CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
1. The Council’s assistance must be acknowledged in any public interview, presentation or print format and copies of the same must be provided to BAC (evidence to be submitted to the Council).
2. Recipients of Grants will provide BAC with an update on the success of the project (including but not limited to any press received) within one (1) month of its completion.
3. Any applicant who has received a BAC grant in the past must ensure that the Council has an update on the relevant project before being eligible for a new grant.
4. Any applicant whose project is not carried out to fruition must immediately return any funds to BAC with a written explanation of why the project did not proceed.
5. Grant Awardees will be asked to submit a photograph, one paragraph describing the individual, links to their website and social media, and availability for a photoshoot. We also ask that flyers and promotional materials be received.
Applicant Information
Full Name of Applicant

First NameLast Name
Bermudian Status
Gender/ Pronouns
Place of Birth
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Age
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Bermuda or Overseas Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Website and Social Media
Artist Bio

1300 character limit.0/1300
Have you ever received a Bermuda Arts Council award or grant? If so, when and what amount?
Collaborators and Collectives Involved in Project (If Relevant)
Please include relevant emails, website and social media handles.
Bio of Group or Collaborative (If Relevant)
Project Information
Title of Project
Summary of Project

Please include a concise description of any conceptual, community and/or physical elements that will go into your project (1300 Character Limit).0/2600
Arts Reference
Must not be a relative or collaborator on your proposed project.
Character Reference
Must not be a relative or collaborator on your proposed project.
Reference Documentation

Optionally, upload Arts Reference and/or Character Reference documents. Maximum of 4 documents.
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Applicant's Resume / Curriculum Vitae

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Visual Arts Portfolio (If Relevant to Project)

Please include 1-5 examples or previous work. Each image must be submitted as an individual item. PDFs with multiple images attached will not be accepted. JPEG and PDF files only. 10MB file size.
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Written, Audio or Visual Portfolio (If Relevant to Project)

Please include no more than three examples of your work. Compilations of works are accepted. No more than 5 minutes of video or audio work will be reviewed.
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Any Samples / Drafts of the Proposed Project

Please include 1-5 examples of proposed work. This can be a sketch, digital rendering, pictures or prior versions of the project, etc. If you cannot provide samples due to the nature of the project, it does NOT mean your application is incomplete.
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Project Budget

Outline how the grant will be spent if awarded. Include a separate line for each item e.g. labour, materials, etc. If the projected cost of your project is greater than the grant's amount, include where remaining funds will come from. (e.g. personal funds, other grants, etc.)
Budgeted Expenses
Budgeted Income
How Did You Hear About This Grant?

Other
Please upload your headshot image.

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Parent or Legal Guardian's Name (Required for Applicants under 18 years of age)

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature - By signing below, you acknowledge that the application will be retained on Bermuda Arts Council and the Government of Bermuda files. Further, by uploading your photo, you hereby grant permission to the Bermuda Arts Council and the Government of Bermuda to use, reproduce, and publish your likeness in any media format for the purpose of promoting any grant or award you may receive. For applicants under 18 years of age, a legal guardian’s signature is required.
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