Call for entries --- 2020 Masterwork Arts Community Grant Opportunities

May 23, 2020 release

Apply to masterworkarts@gmail.com by midnight Wednesday, June 17th to be considered for the 2020-2021 grant season.

Each year, The Masterwork Music and Arts Foundation issues a number of community grants to organizations or individuals striving for excellence in the arts. This year, our Board has refined the criteria and expanded our offerings. For the 2020-2021 community grant season, we’ll be giving out four grants. One grant will be given at the $1,000 level. Three additional grants will be issued at the $500 level. Artists and Arts Organizations in New Jersey and New York are encouraged to apply.

Here are more specifics on our grant criteria:

We’re looking for the best proposals for arts projects that encompasses fine and performing arts - including music, dance, visual, theatrical and literary works. Individual aspiring artists and arts organizations in New Jersey and New York are encouraged to apply, including past awardees. Applicants will need to fill out the official form and submit to masterworkarts@gmail.com by midnight Wednesday, June 17th, 2020. Works that illustrate a commitment to excellence in the arts -- either through theme or by design will receive greater consideration. Works that engage the community in some way will receive greater consideration. Applicants should identify how The Masterwork Music and Art Foundation will be recognized in relation to the work. Awardees agree to be featured in Masterwork Arts promotional materials, promote Masterwork Arts offerings and will be required to participate in a Masterwork Arts fundraising event.

Awardees will be notified by June 30th.

How to apply: Email masterworkarts@gmail.com for your application. Fill it out and email it back to masterworkarts@gmail.com before midnight Wednesday, June 17th, 2020.

For questions about the above contact masterworkarts@gmail.com

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