Sparking Adventure and Inspiring Community through Financially Assisting Artists to Share Their Interactive Projects!

Art Grant Application Information

It’s that time of year again!  mOOseman 2010 is around the corner and it’s time to get those creative juices flowing.   This is such an exciting time!   In the spirit of Burning Man, BurnT’s annual regional event provides us with the opportunity to create on an open canvas by coming together and inspiring and fostering community through radical self-expression, interactive art, and pARTicipation!

BurnT is committed to supporting and funding where possible interactive, collaborative, community art. We welcome all pARTicipants to create art at mOOseman that will enhance our collective experience. This is your chance to satisfy a deep soulful desire to create and share your work with others in a non-judgemental, supportive, an inspiring environment!  Be creative, think outside the box and tell us your vision of sparking adventure and inspiring community.  Together, in all modalities of artistic self-expression,  we create the magic that is mOOseman!  We want to hear your vision!

NOTES ABOUT GRANTS:

- Funding for art grants is determined on a case-by-case basis.

- We welcome art grant applications from all art disciplines- e.g., visual, performance, sculpture, media.

- Art grants are intended to cover the costs for materials of art pieces as outlined in the application.  Transportation costs might also be considered depending on justification.

- Art grants are NOT intended to cover time and labour or ticket price (everyone is a pARTicipant — this is a DO-OCRACY!)

- We encourage artists first and foremost to be radically self-reliant, including using recycled materials, fundraising wherever possible and enlisting cooperation from other community members.  We will provide additional support where possible to help manifest your creative vision.

- All receipts for your project must be provided in an organized and clearly itemized expense list prior to final art grant payout.

- If you require financial assistance to help you get started on your project, we will provide up to 50% (to a maximum of $150) of an allocated art grant prior to the event.   The balance of the grant will be paid out at the end of the event once the project is set up, run and torn down as planned.

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Art Grant Application Form

Please copy and paste the following questions into an email message, include completed answers to the questions in the body of the message, then send the email to burntmooseman2010+art@gmail.com.  Be sure to include ”Art Grant Application” in the subject line.

You can also download a copy of an application in MS Word format by clicking here mOOseman2010 Art Grant Information and Application (.doc) or a PDF version by clicking here mOOseman2010 Art Grant Information and Application (.pdf).   eMail your completed Word version or scanned .pdf version to the email address above.  Again, include ”Art Grant Application” in the subject line.

1. Name and description of the Project:

2. Artist/Group Name: (Include name, primary email AND phone number.)

3. Project philosophy: What does the art mean to you and what are you trying to communicate to pARTicipants?

4. Please provide a physical description of your project including materials, size, mobile or stationary, etc. (Additional drawings or visual representations that help clarify your vision are strongly encouraged.)

5. Is your project interactive?   Please describe:

6. Does your project require power?

If so, do you plan on supplying your own power?

If you do not have a plan for supplying the power you need, how much power does your project require?

7. Does your project require special considerations for sound, light and/ or space? For example does it require darkness for maximum impact; will it benefit from sound isolation; will it work better in a populated area or solitary area?

8. What is your set up and tear down plan and timeline?   Do you require extra volunteers?

9. Provide an Itemized Budget of all expenses for material and transportation costs.  Please be specific:

10. What is your Transportation plan?  Do you require assistance transporting your project?

11. Burn/ Safety Plan: Provide a detailed safety plan for your project, including fire safety if you plan on burning your art or have any fire involved in your art, perimeter control, dangerous materials, and rigging if applicable.

12. Matter-out-of-place (MOOP) management and Leave No Trace (LNT) plan: Explain how your project will conform to the LNT philosophy and how you plan to deal with any MOOP.

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We look forward to receiving your application for a mOOseman 2010 Art Grant!

Grant recipients will be notified by email shortly after their application Submission.

Art grant applications should be submitted no later than July 8^th (the July BurnT Town Hall Meeting).   Applications received after this date cannot be guaranteed funding review.

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