Creative Microgrant for Black, Indigenous People of Color

Requirements:

Must be for a creative project in the arts including but certainly not limited to: visual art, fine art, music, performing arts, crafts, literary arts, film, etc.

This grant is not available for creative projects that have already been completed.

Must be a current Montana resident or Montana resident away at college.

Artists must provide examples of their work.

The winning applicant(s) will be asked to follow up with us in some capacity. We’re interested and invested in you and your pursuits! You will be asked to send photos, words, videos, or a reflection so we may stay connected and potentially share (with permission) your grant experience with the rest of the world.

The use of funds is flexible. However, a description of how the funds will be used should be explained thoroughly in the application. Recipients are expected to use the funds as described and may be asked to provide documentation as evidence.

When we hosted our inaugural exhibition, Quarantine Dreams, the world had reached a boiling point: George Floyd's murder occupied every corner of the news as ugly truths were brought to light. The incredible women artists behind Quarantine Dreams knew that they wanted to take part in writing a better story for our community - a story rooted in love and connection, a bridge to gap the obvious neglect until now. The artists, along with the KALICO Board of Directors, came together with a decision to use the proceeds of the show to create an opportunity for our underrepresented fellow artists. This microgrant opportunity was created in an effort to help address the structural racial inequity that is present in our current society. As an art center that prides itself on being diverse and accessible to all ages and abilities, bringing equity and breaking down implicit bias is an ongoing, continual process the senior staff and board of directors are committed to.