What Is It: A MicroGrant Dinner is a ticketed event that includes artists’ presentations, a contribution towards a local art project, and dinner. The microgrant goal is to provide an opportunity for individuals or groups to launch a concept/project, continue to build upon a project, or to put the finishing touches on a project. By presenting in front of an audience, the selected presenters can connect with community members they may not normally cross paths with. The microgrant amount is dependent on the number of tickets sold – usually around $1,000.

How Does It Work:
Artists are encouraged to submit their concept/project on our website: www.artswork.art/microgrant. A committee will review the submissions, looking for at minimum, five viable projects to participate in the dinner. Selected artists will be notified on September 12 and will meet with ARTSwork staff prior to the dinner to review their presentation. If the minimum number of presenting artists is not met, the submission process and event will be re-launched at a later date.

The selected artists will pitch their concept/project, PechaKucha style (20 slides, 20 seconds each), to guests. After all presentations are given, guests vote on their favorite project. The winning artist takes home the ticket proceeds as a microgrant to help fund their project.

EVENT DATE: Thursday, October 16, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
LOCATION: West End Architectural Salvage
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: Friday, September 12

TICKETS ON SALE: Friday, September 19 – learn more at www.artswork.art/microgrant