Each year, the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC) recognizes outstanding artistic achievement through the Individual Artist Awards (IAA) program. Grants of $1,000-$6,000 honor the unique contributions of Maryland artists to the state's creative economy and help support artists to advance their craft.
The 2018 IAA application is now open to Maryland artists in the following categories:
- Non-Classical Music: Composition
- Non-Classical Music: Solo Performance
- Playwriting
- Visual Arts: Crafts
- Visual Arts: Photography
MSAC partners with Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation (MAAF) to administer the IAA program.
Applicants can access IAA guidelines, application, and application assistance resources by scrolling down to the "Maryland" section here on MAAF's website.
The deadline for 2018 applications is
Friday, July 21, 2017 at 4:30 pm EST
All applications must be submitted online.
MSAC and MAAF will offer two webinars to guide IAA applicants through the application process. Advance registration is required.
Monday, May 22, 2017, 1:00-2:30 PM - Register here
Saturday, July 8, 2017, 10:00-11:30 AM - Register here
Good luck! (I've applied like a million times and never been a winner - but will continue to try!)
