2027 WeHo Artist Grant Application

WeHo Artist Grant Application - 2027

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The WeHo Artist Grant aims to nurture and support the long-term development of an artist’s ideas by providing funds that increase the capacity for artists to realize work, advance the conditions of creation, and navigate the complexities of both making art and making a career. By directly providing funds to individual artists, the City hopes to keep artists in West Hollywood, attract new artists to the City, and contribute to the quality of our economic and social well-being. The grant may be used in any capacity to fulfill the proposed project within the calendar year.

WeHo Artists are required to present a 3-to-5-minute film that describes or summarizes the project, how the project contributed to the quality of life in West Hollywood, and how the grant affected their ability to complete the project as well as make a public presentation in November 2027 at City Hall.

$30,000 Total amount of available funding in this category per year

$ 6,000 Total award per artist

WeHo Artist Grant Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for consideration, artists must satisfy all the following requirements:

Artists who were recipients of the WeHo Artist Grant in the past are not eligible to receive this grant.
Applicants enrolled as a student in an academic institution are not eligible to apply in that discipline of study.
Applicants must be registered on the West Hollywood Artists Registry.
The legal address of the artist must be in the city of West Hollywood. No exceptions. Click HERE to view City of West Hollywood street address list. Applicants may be required to show proof of residency.
Applicants must submit 2 examples of previous work (news articles and/or media clips are not qualified as examples of previous work).
Applicants must submit a clear creative process and associated budget.
Applicants may only receive funding from one grant category each calendar year.
If the applicant is already receiving funding from another City Division or Department, or is co-sponsored by a City Council office, they are not eligible for an Arts Grant for that same project or program.
City of West Hollywood elected and appointed officials, its employees and their immediate family members are not eligible to apply.
Proposed projects may not include fundraisers, capital campaigns, murals, or religious-based programs/events.
Applicants must submit an on-line application by the deadline.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 3 P.M. WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026.

Be sure to read the grant category guidelines carefully. They are available at:

https://www.weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/grants-and-opportunities/grants-guidelines-and-applications

WeHo Artist Review Criteria

All applicants will be screened initially by staff to ensure compliance with the eligibility requirements. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be forwarded on to the panel for review.

A peer review panel will evaluate and score grant applications using the following criteria:

Vision and clarity of proposed project (10 points)
Impact of the funding on the professional development of the applicant and West Hollywood Community (10 points)
Artistic portfolio as demonstrated by the work sample(s) submitted (10 points)
Professional resume (10 points)

WeHo Artist Grant Application Timeline

July 1, 2026	Application deadline
August 2026	Peer Review Panel reviews applications
September 2026	Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission consider approval of funding recommendations
November 2026	Grant recipient notifications, administration of grant award contracts, and mandatory orientation
March 2027	Earliest award of grant funds*

*Award of funds depend on grantee’s compliance with contracting requirements.

QUESTIONS: Contact Eva Angeloff, Grants Coordinator, at eangeloff@weho.org or 323-848-6354.

Tell us a little about your experience with the WeHo Arts Grant Program.*

I have applied before and been funded.I have applied before but was never funded.I have never applied before.I have attended the Artists Bootcamp.Other
PART 1 - APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

UPON FINAL SUBMISSION, ALL PARTS OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED. ALL REQUIRED FIELDS (*) MUST CONTAIN DATA BEFORE SAVING OR SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Applicant name*
Legal Name (to be used on contract)
Preferred name
Applicant E-mail*
example@example.com
Applicant Phone Number*
Phone NumberFormat: (000) 000-0000.
Applicant Address (MUST be a West Hollywood resident)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION

WeHo Artists are not required to do a project. Tell us a little about what it is you DO do.
Arts Discipline (select the ONE that best describes the genre of applicant)*

DanceLiterature/Poetry/Spoken WordMusicTheatreVisual ArtFilm/VideoMulti-disciplinaryDragOther
Provide an explanation of how the funding will be incorporated into your art practice. Why is this funding necessary? (250 word limit)*

0/250
How is your art practice relevant or reflective of the West Hollywood community? Briefly describe any community engagement strategies. (250 word limit)*

0/250
PART 3 - ARTIST BACKGROUND
Provide your Artist Statement (250 word limit)*

What is your medium for expression? What makes your work unique? How does your work reflect your values?0/250
Artist's Key Accomplishments: List applicant's key accomplishments over the past two years. Begin with the most recent accomplishment, etc. Example: February 2019 - The John Doe Foundation Grant Award. March 2019 - Adopted a cultural equity and inclusiveness initiative.
How will this grant impact you as an artist? What are your anticipated outcomes? How will you measure your success? (250 word limit)*

0/250
Artist Resume*

Submit a pdf of your current professional resume.
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PART 4 - GRANT BUDGET (2027)

Do not leave blanks. Describe how grant funds will be used in the corresponding column to the right.

Enter the projected INCOME figures (cash)*

Rows	Amount
Admission/Ticket Sales
Individual Donations
Foundation Support
City of West Hollywood (enter requested amount)
*Other City, County, State and Federal Funds
*Other Income

*If other income was indicated, please explain.
Total Projected Income (will calculate automatically from table above)

Enter projected IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION figures

Rows	Amount	Explanation
Services
Goods
Facility/Space
*Other In-Kind

Total Project In-Kind Amount (will calculate automatically from above table)

Enter projected EXPENSE figures (cash)*

Rows	Amount	Explanation (i.e, how much each artist will be paid, etc.)
Artist Fees
Equipment (screens, projector, speakers, lights, etc.)
Materials (costumes, makeup, set)
Space Rental
Marketing/Publicity/Advertising
Other

Total Project Expenses (will calculate automatically from above table)
PART 5 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

Artistic documentation is crucial for evaluating the artistic quality of the applicant and/or project. The artistic samples should reflect concepts and quality of the artist's work. Please provide two (2) samples of artistic documentation. Samples should be recent and relevant to the project. Do not submit press, marketing or promotional materials as artistic documentation. Failure to upload artistic samples will affect the applicant's eligibility.
Enter link to online artistic documentation performing arts / film
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Enter link to online artistic documentation performing arts / film
Enter one (1) URL beginning with ‘www’ or ‘http'
Upload artistic documentation visual arts / literary arts

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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Upload artistic documentation visual arts / literary arts

Accepted file formats: PDF, DOC, DOCX, JPG and PNG
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PART 6 - SOCIAL PAGES
Twitter ID:
Instagram:
Facebook Page:
Website:
PART 7 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL

Please Note: This section is optional. The information requested below is CONFIDENTIAL and will be used for internal purposes only to better capture and understand the population we serve. As such, the information you provide may be used in summary statistics.
What is your zip code for your primary residence?
How did you learn about this art opportunity?(Select all that apply)*

City websiteArts Division Monthly NewsletterArts Division Social MediaDirect notification/email from Arts Division StaffDirect notification/email from Arts CommissionerOther (please list)
What is your age? (Select one)

18-2930-4546-6061+Prefer not to answer
With which gender(s) do you identify? (Select all that apply.)

FemaleGender Non-conforming / Non-binaryIntersexMaleTransTwo SpiritOther (allow for fill in the blank)Prefer not to state
Do you identify as LGBTQ? (Select one)

YesNoPrefer not to answer
Do you identify as a person with disability? (Select one)

YesNoPrefer not to state
How do you identify? (Select all that apply.)

Arab, Arab American, Middle Eastern, North AfricanAsian American, East Asian, Southeast AsianAsian Indian, South Asian, Asian Indian AmericanAfrican, African American, BlackIndigenous, Native Alaskan, Native AmericanLatin American, Latino/a, LatinxNative Hawaiian, Pacific IslanderSephardic, Ashkenazi JewWhite, Caucasian, European AmericanOther (allow for fill in the blank)Prefer Not to StateOther
What's the highest degree or level of education you have completed? (Select one)

Less than 10-12 years of formal schooling [like Abraham Lincoln]High School graduate (or equivalent) [like Fred Korematsu]Some (0-4 years) College [like Charles F. Lummis]College graduate (BA or equivalent) [like Dolores Huerta]Graduate school or beyond [like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]Prefer Not to State
Have you ever received funding, financial award, or commission from the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division? (Select one)

YesNo
CERTIFICATION*

By checking this box, I certify that all of the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
If you haven't completed the application and would like to 'save' it for future editing, you may click the 'Save' button below. You may edit the application via the 'Edit Link' provided in the 'Thank You' email until the application deadline at 3 p.m. of July 1, 2026.

PLEASE NOTE: All PARTS OF THIS GRANT APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY THE DEADLINE OF 3 P.M., WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026 TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE 2027 WEHO ARTIST GRANT.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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WeHo Artist Grant Application - 2027

PART 1 - APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION

PART 2 - PROJECT INFORMATION

PART 3 - ARTIST BACKGROUND

PART 4 - GRANT BUDGET (2027)

PART 5 - ARTISTIC DOCUMENTATION

PART 6 - SOCIAL PAGES

PART 7 - APPLICANT DATA SURVEY - OPTIONAL