Oklahoma visual artists are invited to submit an application for a THRIVE Grant from the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition (OVAC).
Donor Name: Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This opportunity supports artist-led, collaborative projects, across the state of Oklahoma that are open to the public and engage community.
They collaborate with the The Andy Warhol Foundation to further support artists’ innovation throughout Oklahoma with project grants of up to $10,000. THRIVE Grants build upon our existing dedication to support artist-led initiatives and our belief in the power of artists to create a positive impact in our communities. THRIVE Grants will provide funding for collaborative artist-led projects across the state of Oklahoma that are open and accessible to the public. The funded projects are ambitious, impactful, innovative, and community driven visual arts projects. The grants will prioritize artist projects that create new collaborations, connections, and partnerships.
Eligibility Criteria 
The proposed project must have a central focus on the visual arts. Artistic practices firmly rooted in dance, theatre, music, or industry/feature filmmaking are not eligible to apply.

The proposed project must be publicly accessible and push the boundaries of the traditional exhibition experience. Be sure to think outside the box and put an emphasis on how to interact with your audience.
All events associated with your project must take place in Oklahoma and before the presentation at the end of the funding period.
For collaborative projects, the individual who submits the project proposal will serve as the Lead Applicant and a detailed timeline and budget must be included.
Artists currently enrolled as a student in an MFA/BFA or are seeking enrollment in the arts during the award year are not eligible to apply as a Lead Applicant but are allowed to be a collaborator.
The Lead Applicant and the majority of the collaborators must reside in Oklahoma.
Successful applicants may apply after one calendar year of funding receipt but must propose a new project or an expansion of previous work. You will not be disqualified for continuing to grow and develop the visual arts of Oklahoma but please note that preference will be shown to creative projects that have not received funding in the past.
501c3 organizations or for-profit corporations are not eligible to apply. Artists with an LLC are eligible to apply.
Awarded applicants must participate in the Thrive reception in June 2024, the following year, to present their project to the public.

For more information, visit Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition.