The Bloomington Arts Commission is offering 10 microgrants of up to $1,000 each to local artists, presenters, neighborhood groups, youth groups, and private business owners, to initiate public art projects in neighborhoods across the City. The Community Art Grants program was created in tandem with the release of the 2023 - 2027 Public Art Master Plan meant to empower City residents to support, invest in, and take advantage of Bloomington’s rich legacy of local public art and culture. The Plan showcases examples of past public art projects and includes tools to enable local artists, community members, neighborhood groups, small businesses, and others to realize their own public art projects. Applicants are encouraged to read the plan in advance of applying for a Community Art Grant.
Grant Eligibility
- Projects must take place within Bloomington city limits
- Proposed events must be free and open to all
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Grant Criteria
- All forms of artwork including sculpture, mural, dance, performance or events showcasing artwork are eligible
- Projects must reflect the values of public art as outlined in the Public Art Master Plan
- Applicants must demonstrate community support of their proposed project
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through 11:59 PM on Monday, December 2. Applications will be reviewed by the Public Art Subcommittee on Friday, November 15 and Friday, December 6.
Read the Public Art Master Plan here
If you have any technical issues, please see Survey Monkey Apply FAQ or contact Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts and Staff Liaison to the Bloomington Arts Commission at holly.warren@bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3534. Or you can use this guide on how to apply.
2024 Bloomington Arts Commission Community Art Grant
The Bloomington Arts Commission is offering 10 microgrants of up to $1,000 each to local artists, presenters, neighborhood groups, youth groups, and private business owners, to initiate public art projects in neighborhoods across the City. The Community Art Grants program was created in tandem with the release of the 2023 - 2027 Public Art Master Plan meant to empower City residents to support, invest in, and take advantage of Bloomington’s rich legacy of local public art and culture. The Plan showcases examples of past public art projects and includes tools to enable local artists, community members, neighborhood groups, small businesses, and others to realize their own public art projects. Applicants are encouraged to read the plan in advance of applying for a Community Art Grant.
Grant Eligibility
- Projects must take place within Bloomington city limits
- Proposed events must be free and open to all
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older
Grant Criteria
- All forms of artwork including sculpture, mural, dance, performance or events showcasing artwork are eligible
- Projects must reflect the values of public art as outlined in the Public Art Master Plan
- Applicants must demonstrate community support of their proposed project
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through 11:59 PM on Monday, December 2. Applications will be reviewed by the Public Art Subcommittee on Friday, November 15 and Friday, December 6.
Read the Public Art Master Plan here
If you have any technical issues, please see Survey Monkey Apply FAQ or contact Holly Warren, Assistant Director for the Arts and Staff Liaison to the Bloomington Arts Commission at holly.warren@bloomington.in.gov or call 812-349-3534. Or you can use this guide on how to apply.