MINI-GRANTS Available for Kent County Artists!

The Kent Cultural Alliance announces grants for artists in Kent County. These are one-time grants for $500 and are open to any artist who is a resident of Kent County. This will be a one-time cash grant, made possible by emergency funding from the Maryland State Arts Council that requires a simple application which does not include any financial information. The application process will open on Friday, February 25, 2022, and closes on March 25, or when all funds have been awarded.

This grant is open to all artists who live in Kent County and are over the age of 18. It is not a requirement of this grant that art is your primary source of income. The funds from this grant can be used to purchase supplies, go towards a studio rental, marketing costs, equipment repairs, or anything else that is directly related to your art. (Funds may not be used for travel)

The Kent Cultural Alliance serves the residents of Kent County supporting and creating inclusive artistic and cultural experiences designed to connect communities through shared conversations. This fund can support up to 30 Kent County artists and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis for all qualified applicants. It is the goal of this grant to allow artists the ability to take a ‘next step’ in their art; to purchase a piece of equipment they’ve been putting off, to rent studio time to finish an album, to frame several canvases for sale, or any other number of possibilities.

A link for an online application and a downloadable PDF can be found HERE. To receive a physical copy of the application, or for any questions, please call the KCA at 410-778-3700 or email the Deputy Director, Hester Sachse at hester@kentculture.org