Thursday, April 1, 2010

PLEASE READ THIS!

Hi there, all you artists looking for money and a variety of other opportunities. I just felt like I needed to remind some of you new people of the following:

I do NOT give out grants or help people write them.

I do NOT help people get published or help support their publishing projects.

I do NOT (unfortunately) know that much about how you can fund your graduate school education, especially if you aren't a US citizen. I am trying to learn more about this topic but there are only so many hours in the day.

I am writing this little message today because jeez, I probably have gotten about a hundred emails in the last week asking me for the above things. I really wish everyone would read the FAQs that I spent time writing. Please see my right hand side bar for FAQ links and then scroll down and peruse the labels and links for what you are looking for.

I do this for free on my own time. As much as I'd love to dump a pile of money in everyone's lap (including my own) I just can't. I'm just one little person here, out in the country, trying to limp along with little money myself. So sorry to those of you who asked me this week to give you TONS of money so you can publish your book or whatever. It ain't gonna come from this gal!

Okay. I'm done with my tough love statement for the day. Good luck to you ...and please read the posts and FAQs that I spent a lot of time writing. It would make me happy if you did that. And I know you want me to be happy. Right?

Cheers,

Mirabee
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3 comments:

Reader said...

I just want to say thanks for doing this blog as a labor of love & congrats on getting your book published!

April 6, 2010 11:39 PM
Michael Gellatly said...

Hi Mira, I've just been given a three week residency at the Millay Colony in July, Yes, July, a few weeks away. Unfortunately and financially, I'm very low on paints.
Can't afford to stock up for my time there. Are there any quick grants that you know of, that would offer money or material for a residency?
I was also thinking about posting something on Facebook, where if anyone could contribute a tube or two or, I'd return to them in kind,
a piece of art. What do you think of this idea?

June 8, 2010 10:31 AM
mirabee said...

WAY too late to apply for anything at all, even emergency funding for losing your studio in a hurricane.Sorry!
I'd go the Facebook way. Good luck! I hope you get some paint.
Mira

June 15, 2010 10:45 AM

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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!