Art Topics: Idaho Commission on the Arts Programs
Grant Program Briefs (08-12- 2002)

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The Idaho Commission on the Arts (ICA), established by the legislature in 1966, is charged by state law to stimulate and encourage throughout the state the study and presentation of the performing and fine arts, public interest, and participation therein.  ICA's website: http://www2.state.id.us/arts/index.htm

Commission grant programs:
Grants to Individual Artists:
Quick Funds: Grants support projects, activities, or professional development for individuals in all disciplines. Support activities relevant to the development of an artist's work and or career in addition to supporting a professional opportunity uniquely available during a limited time.
Fellowship: Dance, Literature, Media Rights, Music and Theater, Architecture and Design, Crafts and Visual Arts --awarded to individual artists of exceptional talent in recognition of outstanding work and commitment to their artistic development
Worksites: Dance, Literature, Media Arts, Music, Theater, Architecture and design, crafts, Visual Arts --for individual artists in need of project funds, or artists developing collaborative projects, could be for residency at an artist's colony, release time from work, travel required to investigate or develop ideas relevant to work in progress. Or an artist interested in working in the schools could propose a collaboration with students
Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program -- supports the work of folk artists by funding master/apprenticeship teams.
Idaho Heritage Awards: recognize masters and tradition bearers for lifetime dedication to the folk traditional arts, as well as for their commitment to interpreting and passing on their community cultural and artistic traditions.
Writer-in Residence --highest literary recognition and financial support accorded to an Idaho writer. With honor and award is responsibility to share work in twelve public, community reading throughout the state over the two -year term of the residency.
Tumble Words: is a program that brings Idaho writers and their literature and craft to rural Idaho audiences. Individuals may also work with organizations on Project Grants and on public art projects through Cultural Facilities.
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Arts in Education Grants
Arts in Education Artist Roster. Artists in all disciplines interested in working in schools and communities may apply to be included in the Idaho Arts Education Artist Roster.
Artist in Residence grants that connect professional artists to a variety of education and community settings.
Arts as Basic grants for arts education planning and development.
School Connections: Audiences of Tomorrow provides support for quality school tours by artists.
QuickFunds grants that provide:
Professional Development for educators, administrators, and Arts in Education roster artists --QuickFunds for Individuals.
QuickProject support for arts organizations and schools
--QuickFunds for Organizations.
Creative Alternatives for Youth Grants expand the Commission's range of support for youth at risk, focusing on substantive partnerships.
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