Susan Benson Fund for Visual Artists
Deadline
October 31, 2025
2 days left
Application Fee
FREE
Rewards
Multiple Rewards
Interest
High
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About This Opportunity
This fund was established by Susan Benson to respond to her knowledge of the historical and continuing unique challenges faced by women visual artists, especially in regards to material expenses related to creating and exhibiting works and generally being recognized. Established as a limited-term donor directed fund, this grant is available to visual artists living on Salt Spring Island. Preference will be given to support women artists, but all island-based artists are eligible. The intention is to support artists who are committed to building their creative careers.
What You'll Get
Types: FUNDING
Grants of up to $1000
Application Requirements
- CV
- APPLICATION_FORMS
- ARTIST_STATEMENT
- ARTWORK_PORTFOLIO
- PROJECT_DESCRIPTION
Eligibility
Geographic Requirements
British Columbia, BC, CA
Other Requirements
Applicant Eligibility * The artist must be resident of **Salt Spring Island** for a minimum of one year at the date of application; proof of residency may be required; * The artist demonstrates a commitment to the pursuit of artistic excellence; * The project must demonstrate how it supports the artist's career trajectory; * The artist must be able to undertake the project even if awarded only a portion of the funds requested; * Artists who have already received support from the Fund are eligible to apply again for a different project, or a different phase of a previously supported project; final reports from previous projects must be completed and submitted to SSA; * SSA membership is not a requirement of eligibility but is encouraged. Activity Eligibility Priority will be given to projects that further a visual artist's career. Eligible projects have an emphasis on supporting the purchase of supplies, material costs of production or promotion. For example: * To purchase supplies in order to complete a project; * To purchase supplies to create new work; * To purchase materials such as framing supplies to prepare for an exhibition; * To purchase materials that will support works developed by a student as part of their post-secondary studies (student must otherwise be a SSI resident) * To pay for professional photography for the artist's work; * To pay for professional services for an artist website. At the discretion of the Committee an award may be granted to support an artist to attend an online or in person course, or assist with funding for a residency, any of which might further the artist's development.
Salt Spring Arts
Victoria, CA
Verified Organization
Active since 2020
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Don't miss out on this opportunity. Applications close on October 31, 2025.