Acadiana Arts Access 

MicroGrants Program Overview

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The Acadiana Arts Access Microgrants provide essential financial support to artists living within the Acadiana region. These micro-grants are designed to help cover application fees and other entry fees for exhibitions, performances, residencies, and literary submissions. By offering this funding, we aim to eliminate financial barriers, allowing artists to further their creative endeavors and connect with broader opportunities.

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This program is open to all artists in Acadiana, regardless of discipline, who are in need of financial assistance for the listed activities. The microgrants are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the $1500 funding pool is exhausted. Artists can apply for these micro-grants multiple times per year, provided they do not exceed the $50 annual cap for reimbursement.

Important Details

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Funding Amount: up to $50 per application (maximum annual cap)

Eligibility: Artists age 18+ residing in the eight parishes of Acadiana (Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion)

Applications: Available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to the availability of funding

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This program helps to foster and sustain a vibrant creative community in Acadiana by making artistic opportunities more accessible to all. We are excited to offer this financial support and encourage all eligible artists to apply for assistance.

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Made possible by N. Joseph Deumite, MD (Presenting Sponsor), with additional support from Paige Barnett Kulbret, Fawn Hernandez, and Alex Boudreaux (Supporting Donors).

 

For Questions or Applications

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ARCHIVES Exhibitions Co-Founders: Lex R. Thomas & Emma Sonnier

Email: archives.exhibitions@gmail.com

 

Eligibility Criteria

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To be eligible for the Acadiana Arts Access Micro-Grant, the Artist must meet the following criteria:

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• The Artist must have participated in or plan to participate in an activity presented or supported by ARCHIVES Exhibitions, including but not limited to:

  • Exhibitions organized by ARCHIVES.

  • Performances, programs, or artist talks hosted by ARCHIVES.

  • Residency applications and literary submissions associated with ARCHIVES.

  • Introduction to ARCHIVES consultation (for new members).

  • Volunteer contributions to ARCHIVES Exhibitions.

• The Artist must be 18 years of age or older.

• The Artist must reside in one of the eight parishes within the Acadiana region.

• The Artist must have completed and signed a formal Code of Conduct Agreement with the Organization.

• Only official fees directly related to exhibitions, residency applications, performances, or literary submissions are eligible for reimbursement:

  • Visual Arts: Exhibition or publication entry/application fees (virtual or in-person).

  • Performing Arts: Application or audition fees.

  • Literary Arts: Submission or publication fees.

  • Residency Opportunities: Application fees.

• The Artist must submit all receipts for reimbursement within 30 days after submitting their application or participating in the exhibition/residency.

• The Artist must forward the exhibition selection notice to the ARCHIVES Exhibitions Coordinators no later than the response date.

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Micro-Grant Amount and What It Covers

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• Each eligible Artist may receive a micro-grant of up to $50, which can only be used to reimburse application and entry fees.

• The total reimbursement will not exceed $50 per application or event, and artists may apply for this grant multiple times throughout the year, but their total reimbursement cannot exceed $50 annually.

• If the Artist partially exceeds the available funds for one application, ARCHIVES Exhibitions will reimburse the remaining amount within the $50 annual cap.

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These micro-grants are first-come, first-served until the $1500 funding pool is depleted.