2024 Art Grants
Attention Kittitas County! The City of Ellensburg and the Ellensburg Arts Commission are pleased to announce the opening of our 2024 grant cycle. In Ellensburg, the Creative Industry is a driving force in our economy, and we want to support and encourage art organizations and artists to thrive. Follow the instructions below to apply.
Ellensburg Arts Commission Announces the Opening of the 2024 Project Grant Cycle
ELLENSBURG, Wash. — The Ellensburg Arts Commission (EAC) is pleased to announce the 2024 EAC Project Grant application process. The online submission process will open June 15 and close on 5:00 pm August 31, 2023. Successful project applications can receive awards up to $1000 for individual artists and up to $2500 for organizations to support projects for 2024. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application. A complete description of the purpose and process of the grant program with an application form can be found on the City’s website and at:
https://fs19.formsite.com/ellensburg/form3/index
The EAC Arts Project Grant program was created to provide monetary support for creative activities and events for artists and arts organizations who can demonstrate community benefit, artistic merit, and achievability of projects, activities, or performances. Past projects receiving support have included the development and/or presentation of new artworks and hosting arts-related events (performing and/or visual arts). Approximately $30,000 in grants were awarded for 2023.
“We are grateful to the Ellensburg Arts Commission and the City of Ellensburg for their continued support of the arts in our community. Their support has allowed us to bring more variety in the type productions we produce each year and expand our education programs.” -Jessica Solberg Black, Executive Director, Valley Musical Theatre |Valley Theatre Co. and past Ellensburg Arts Commission Project Grant Recipient
The Ellensburg Arts Commission was created for the purpose of advising the Ellensburg City Council on matters concerning the performing, literary, and visual arts; to encourage and promote art activities of individuals, organizations, and governmental agencies in the city; and to formulate and recommend to the Ellensburg City Council a program for the advancement of the arts throughout the community. Comprised of seven members, the commission meets monthly. More information about the Ellensburg Arts Commission visit: https://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/400/Ellensburg-Arts or contact Kelle Vandenberg, Arts & Economic Development Manager at 509-962-7149.
Other 2024 grant programs are available at https://www.ci.ellensburg.wa.us/1131/Grant Opportunities.
