Sponsor |
Smithsonian Institution National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) Native Arts Program |
Title |
COMMUNITY ARTIST |
Contact |
Smithsonian Institution
Cultural Resources Center
4220 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD 20746-2863
phone: 301.238.1540 fax: 301.238.3200
e-mail: nap@si.edu
url: www.AmericanIndian.si.edu |
Availability |
One artist annually. |
Eligibility |
Professional and/or working artists; Must be recognized by their community, have at least 10 years of experience, and reflect artistic accomplishments. Individuals enrolled in a degree program are not eligible. |
Information |
Provides Native artists (Visual, Literature, Performance, Media) the opportunity to explore and propose research of collections of local (within 100 miles of their home) museums or cultural centers. Must give a presentation and submit evaluation within two weeks of completing project. Past program participants' work can be viewed at www.AmericanIndian.si.edu. Application available on website. |
Benefits/Award |
$1,000 Stipend for expenses at beginning of research period. |
Deadline |
Postmarked on or before May 7, 2007. |
Required Documentation |
Complete Application postmarked by Deadline Date; Research and Presentation Proposals; Budget Sheet; Current Resume; Slide List; Artist Statement; Two Letters of Support. |
