Bermuda Arts Council - Professional Development Grant

Bermuda Arts Council Professional Development Grant

Supporting the enrichment of creative professionals and businesses
The Bermuda Arts Council Professional Development Grant aims to support and enrich the creative professional community in Bermuda by providing financial aid to start-ups and established businesses dedicated to the arts. The selected organization will receive $2,500 BMD to fund arts-related events, shows, materials, equipment, or initiatives that contribute to Bermuda's cultural and artistic landscape.

Examples of businesses that may apply for this grant include, but are not limited to, face painters, muralists, or fashion designers. Start-ups, emerging and established businesses, creative groups, and collaboratives are welcome to apply. The Professional Development Grant is open to Bermudian Artists who are 18 years or older. Artist collaboratives are welcome to apply, but must be represented by a single applicant.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
- Applicants should demonstrate aptitude and artistic merit in the relevant medium.
- Projects should demonstrate value to the development of the arts in Bermuda.
- Applicants must be Bermudian.
Age: Applicant(s) must be 18 or older.

CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION:
1. Only official applications submitted with all necessary documentation will be considered.
2. Applicants may only receive one BAC grant per year. They are welcome to apply as a part of a group as long as they are not the central applicant.
3. Applicants must disclose the results of any previous BAC grants/awards.
4. Applications must have a detailed budget outline to be considered for review.
5. This grant cannot be used to supplement expenses that have already occurred.
6. This grant is not designed to cover the cost of marketing or a non-art business’s creative project.
CONDITIONS OF AWARD:
1. The Council’s assistance must be acknowledged in any public interview, presentation, or print format,t 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*

I possess Bermudian statusI do not possess Bermudian status
Gender/ Pronouns
Place of Birth
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
Age*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
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/Proposal*
Summary of Project/Proposal*

Please include a concise description of any conceptual, community and/or physical elements that will go into your project (1300 Character Limit).0/1300
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. equipment, labour, etc. If the projected cost of your project is greater than the grant's amount ($2,500), 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? *

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Please upload your headshot image.*

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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. *

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