Thursday, July 16, 2009

SOME NEWS AND MORE

Dear Readers,
Some news for you, good and bad. First, the bad: Someone just notified me that the Mayer Foundation, which helps people in need, including artists, has been so flooded with applications this year that they no longer have funding for 2009. I don't know what the situation is yet for 2010. Also, I wanted to tell you that it was brought to my attention that the Fulbright Traditional Scholar Program deadline is October 1st, not the 20th. The October 20th deadline is for graduate students and artists, writers, etc. who have been out of school less than five years.

The good news is that, although the Mayer Foundation has suspended grants for 2009, many other foundations are still funding artists. Please check my links on the right-hand side bar for other organizations that offer emergency funding or funding for creative projects. The other good news is personal. This week the Free Press (Simon & Schuster) purchased my illustrated memoir, The Memory Palace. I don't know what the publication date will be yet but I'm sure it won't come out until at least 2010. I'll keep you posted! I'll be setting up another blog and website down the road for that project in case any of you are interested.

Best Wishes,
Mira

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This blog provides information on upcoming grants, fellowships and residencies for artists, writers, composers, and media artists. It is for serious professionals only, from emerging to mid-career to established. I also publish information for graduate students from time to time. However, I do not publish information on exhibition or publishing opportunities, nor do I advertise artist retreats and workshops that charge money. At least that is my current policy. For more info on where to exhibit or publish, please see my links section which I try to periodically update. I sift through hundreds of search engines and websites to find opportunities for YOU dear artist. In return, I ask you to pass the information along to those who need it. Also, since this is a free blog, I don't always have the time to weed carefully through everything. If you find a grant or website or residency that is not up-to-date, is dodgy in some way, or is no longer in existence, please let me know! Also, if you stay somewhere at one of the residencies I suggest and have a good experience, I want that feedback too. Please check my FAQs at the top right side bar if you have questions before starting your search. Best wishes and happy hunting!