FY08 Grant Guidelines

Fellowships to professional New Hampshire artists publicly recognize artistic excellence and professional commitment, as judged by their peers. A Fellowship does not have to be used for a specific project. Recipients may use the award for anything that will enhance their careers. In the past, Fellows have used their awards to upgrade studios, travel, purchase new computers, take unpaid leaves from jobs to focus on their art form, and experiment with new media. Although there are no restrictions on the use of Fellowship grants, successful applicants must make "a report to the New Hampshire Community" in some form during their fellowship year. The selection of the event is left up to the artist. However, plans for the event should be coordinated with State Arts Council staff members who may elect to combine the Fellows' public events in one location or during one time period to better publicize their work for that year. The artist's report to the community could be as simple as an open studio day, a slide talk in the local library, or as complex as premiering a new work on stage. All events should be held in an ADA compliant, universally accessible location.