SC Arts Commission Grants Programss
NOTE: Not applicable to Long Term Operating Support, Annual Operating Support, or Fellowship applicants. See individual program guidelines for support material information.
Applicants are encouraged to submit suitable support materials with
their grant proposals. However, not all categories require support materials
- please see specific guidelines for instructions. If possible send
two copies of pertinent print material, one of which can be sent
to the panelist leading the discussion of the application.
General Instructions
Keep the bulk of the application to a minimum. Inclusion of excessive materials does not allow time for a thorough review of all materials submitted. Support material should be concise, but informative.
Label all attachments and support material with applicant’s name and a heading describing the material.
Certain review panels rely heavily on support materials in evaluating
applications for funding. Panelists base their recommendations on the
material included in your application packet. Therefore, it is essential
to send only the highest quality materials that best represent the work
under review.
NOTE: Original works of art will not be accepted. Support materials
will be returned only if a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) is
submitted.
- Letters from participating artists and/or organizations to verify support for the proposal.
- Samples of recent reviews, programs, and brochures. Media reviews should be labeled with the name of the newspaper / magazine, the name of the reviewer, and the date of the review.
- Listings of the types of services that indicate levels ofcommunity involvement and support.
- Additional support materials as requested, or as deemed necessary by the applicant, to explain the proposal.
Audio/Video Tapes & Slides
Only one videotape, cassette tape, or CD and up to 10 slides
per applicant will be played or viewed during the panel meeting. Applicants
should submit work which is relevant to the application and has been
completed in the last three years. All audio and video tapes should
be cued to the section the applicant wishes to be reviewed. Information
on the work as indicated below is required.
Specific Instructions (by category or discipline)
Organizations
Arts Councils and Multidisciplinary Arts Centers
- Membership and program brochures.
- Letters of support from community and/or membership.
Dance
- A listing of the company repertoire.
- A VHS videotape to demonstrate the artistic level and variety of the company. The videotape should be no shorter than 5 minutes, but cannot be longer than 15 minutes; ideally, a videotape should be 15 minutes in length and include three 5-minute segments of three different dance pieces. Make sure your video recording is of the highest possible quality. The material must be cued to the exact point of review. An audio/visual description must include name of choreographer(s), title of work(s), date of performance(s), company members, venue(s), and pertinent design details.
Literature
- Documentation of publishing history or professional status.
- A proposed publication schedule, where applicable.
- Previous conference programs or samples of published material.
- Support letters which demonstrate strong commitment from contributors.
Media Arts
- Brochures and schedules and/or an audio or videotape. A tape should be between 5 and 15 minutes in duration. Make sure your recording is of the highest possible quality. The material must be cued to the exact point of review. Include a description which lists the name of presenter(s), title of work(s), and date of production.
Music
- Audio tape or compact disc. A tape should be between 5 and 15 minutes in duration. The ideal audio cassette recording will include three 5-minute selections representing three different examples of the repertoire and the representation of the organization’s work. No more than one of them should include a guest artist. Audio selections should have the approval of the organization’s artistic or music director. The material must be cued to the exact point of review. If sending a CD, the applicant must indicate which selections should be presented to panel. A written description indicating the Title(s); Names of Artist(s) or Performing Group(s); and Date of Performance(s) must be submitted along with the tape/cd.
Presenter
- Documentation of publishing history or professional status.
- A proposed publication schedule, where applicable.
- Previous conference programs or samples of published material.
- Support letters which demonstrate strong commitment from contributors.
Theatre
- A maximum of 10 slides or photographs that demonstrate the artistic level and variety of the company. A written description, including the title of work(s), date of performance(s), name of director, company members, venue(s), and pertinent design details must be included.
- Season brochures and/or schedules.
- Reviews, articles, letters that provide solid information about the artistic work itself.
Visual Arts (Organizations only)
- Samples of prior programming in the form of catalogues produced in the last two years by the applicant; printed exhibition materials, such as schedules; letters of intent to share/loan work from cooperating institutions, artists, and/or collectors; and résumés of contributing writers to a catalogue for which funds are being requested are suggested.
- One set of ten (10) slides or photographic prints of a representative sample of works to be exhibited. A written description including the name of the artist, the title and date of the exhibition, the title, date, dimensions, and medium of the work, and a brief written explanatory statement about the work must be submitted.
Individual Artists
Do not submit original works of art. Artists should submit examples
of their work and the work of other participating artists, if applicable,
in one of the following formats. For examples featuring collaborative
works or media productions, specify THE APPLICANT’S role in the
creation or execution of the work:
Visual Artists
- One set of ten (10) slides or photographic prints of a representative sample of works. Glass mounted slides will not be accepted. Include a checklist which lists title of work, date created, size, and materials used. (See page 2 of application form)
Dance, Music, Media, and Theatre Artists
- One 15-minute (or less) audio or VHS video cassette tape or compact disc of a recent performance, excerpts or sample of work. Tapes must be cued to the appropriate starting point. A written description indicating the title(s); names of artist(s) or performing group(s); and date of performance(s) must be submitted along with the tape/cd.
Literary Artists
- Samples or excerpts of poems, short stories, novels, screenplays/script treatments, or musical manuscripts (limit 20 pages).
All slides, tapes, writing samples, etc., must be
identified with the applicant’s names; title of the work; medium/process; date of
work; dimensions, duration or number of pages. A list of work samples including this
information must be submitted with the application package.
If work samples are to be returned, a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) must be enclosed.
