Prazzle Inc
Arts Innovator Award by Artist Trust ($25,000)
Prazzle Inc, Olympia, Washington, United States
Arts Innovator Award by Artist Trust ($25,000)
Award Online Prazzle Fees: No Deadline: Mar 17, 2025 Description
The Arts Innovator Award recognizes artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice. These unrestricted awards of $25,000 are given annually to two Washington State artists of any discipline who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of their fields. Funding for this award is generously donated by the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation. Dale recalls receiving grants that supported experimentation early in his career, adding credibility, opening doors, and enabling new connections for him as an artist. Today Dale remembers the importance of this support, and he and Leslie would like to help artists in a similar way. A team of two or more artists may apply if they have a documented history of creating and presenting work as a team. Artists applying as a team must contact Artist Trust to confirm eligibility before applying. If eligible, one artist will submit the application and list team members. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements for the respective award. Applications made on behalf of a company, nonprofit, organization, community group, or a fiscally-sponsored entity will not be accepted. Details
Selection Criteria: Advancement of the artist’s practice The background and experience of the artists Artist’s continued dedication and exploration of new work Artistic excellence and innovation within applicant’s field/medium Selection Process:
The Arts Innovator Award’s panel consists of five working artists from across Washington State with expertise in a variety of disciplines and practices. Panelists have several weeks to review and score applications through Submittable. While reviewing applications, panelists are asked to apply a lens of racial and geographic equity. They meet to discuss the highest-ranking applicants; select eight finalists, two per disciplinary category (literary, media, performing, and visual arts), for interviews; and choose two recipients based on the selection criteria. 2025 panels will be held virtually via Zoom. Interviews are held on Thursday, May 8. Finalist orientation will be held on Tuesday, May 6. Artists selected as finalists must be available for interviews. Timeline: January 17: Guidelines available February 17: Application opens February 27: Info Session March 5 & 6: Office Hours March 11: Study Hall March 17: Application closes March – May: Panel review May: Notification of award status May: Board votes June: Newsletter Public announcement Eligibility Information
The 2025 Arts Innovator Award is open to artists and artist teams residing in Washington State working in all disciplines. APPLICANTS MUST BE: 18 years of age or older by application deadline Washington State residents at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made June 2025) Generative artists (those who are the originators of works of art) with a minimum of five years in professional art practice Available for finalist interviews on Thursday, May 8, 2025 APPLICANTS MUST NOT BE: Recipients of more than one AT grant per calendar year Previous recipients of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award or Arts Innovator Award Current graduate or undergraduate students enrolled at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made June 2025) Applying as cultural organizers, curators, or applying on behalf of a company, nonprofit, organization, fiscal sponsorship, or community group Current AT staff, Board of Trustees, honorary committee, consultants, contractors, AIA panelists, or their family Affiliated with Chihuly Studio, Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation, Portland Press, or family of Dale or Leslie Chihuly
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Award Online Prazzle Fees: No Deadline: Mar 17, 2025 Description
The Arts Innovator Award recognizes artists who demonstrate innovation in their art practice. These unrestricted awards of $25,000 are given annually to two Washington State artists of any discipline who are originating new work, experimenting with new ideas, taking risks, and pushing the boundaries of their fields. Funding for this award is generously donated by the Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation. Dale recalls receiving grants that supported experimentation early in his career, adding credibility, opening doors, and enabling new connections for him as an artist. Today Dale remembers the importance of this support, and he and Leslie would like to help artists in a similar way. A team of two or more artists may apply if they have a documented history of creating and presenting work as a team. Artists applying as a team must contact Artist Trust to confirm eligibility before applying. If eligible, one artist will submit the application and list team members. All team members must meet the eligibility requirements for the respective award. Applications made on behalf of a company, nonprofit, organization, community group, or a fiscally-sponsored entity will not be accepted. Details
Selection Criteria: Advancement of the artist’s practice The background and experience of the artists Artist’s continued dedication and exploration of new work Artistic excellence and innovation within applicant’s field/medium Selection Process:
The Arts Innovator Award’s panel consists of five working artists from across Washington State with expertise in a variety of disciplines and practices. Panelists have several weeks to review and score applications through Submittable. While reviewing applications, panelists are asked to apply a lens of racial and geographic equity. They meet to discuss the highest-ranking applicants; select eight finalists, two per disciplinary category (literary, media, performing, and visual arts), for interviews; and choose two recipients based on the selection criteria. 2025 panels will be held virtually via Zoom. Interviews are held on Thursday, May 8. Finalist orientation will be held on Tuesday, May 6. Artists selected as finalists must be available for interviews. Timeline: January 17: Guidelines available February 17: Application opens February 27: Info Session March 5 & 6: Office Hours March 11: Study Hall March 17: Application closes March – May: Panel review May: Notification of award status May: Board votes June: Newsletter Public announcement Eligibility Information
The 2025 Arts Innovator Award is open to artists and artist teams residing in Washington State working in all disciplines. APPLICANTS MUST BE: 18 years of age or older by application deadline Washington State residents at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made June 2025) Generative artists (those who are the originators of works of art) with a minimum of five years in professional art practice Available for finalist interviews on Thursday, May 8, 2025 APPLICANTS MUST NOT BE: Recipients of more than one AT grant per calendar year Previous recipients of the James W. Ray Distinguished Artist Award or Arts Innovator Award Current graduate or undergraduate students enrolled at the time of both application and payment (payment will be made June 2025) Applying as cultural organizers, curators, or applying on behalf of a company, nonprofit, organization, fiscal sponsorship, or community group Current AT staff, Board of Trustees, honorary committee, consultants, contractors, AIA panelists, or their family Affiliated with Chihuly Studio, Dale and Leslie Chihuly Foundation, Portland Press, or family of Dale or Leslie Chihuly
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