GRANT AND RESIDENCY APPLICATION TIPS by Laura Shabott (Laura Shabott is a Provincetown artist, writer and actor. An SMFA graduate [1995], she has returned to painting and drawing after 23 years in other mediums through a Romano Rizk Scholarship from the Provincetown Art Association and Museum. In this feature, she shares her tips for successful grant writing) Most creative people tend to focus on the process of art making and ignore the money part. But receiving a grant isn’t only about the cash; it is a public acknowledgement of excellence, and we need that validation in order to sustain and thrive as serious artists. So why not go for it? Someone is going to get that grant — it might as well be you. Below are best practices for applying along with a compilation of resources. RESEARCH WHICH GRANTS ARE RIGHT FOR YOU Monies for artists often have specific … [Read more...] about Grants and Residencies: ARTISTS GO FOR IT