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John D. Mineck Furniture Fellowship |
John D. Mineck Furniture FellowshipSee Below for Application Instructions Submit Images Here: JOHN D. MINECK FOUNDATION The foundation was created in 2007 to award charitable and educational gifts which reflect John’s interests and values. John’s skills as a fine furniture maker were a result of passion, dedication and the guidance of a well-known furniture artist. Without that guidance, John would not have realized his capabilities. In an effort to support the art that John loved and the people who make it, the Foundation has created a fellowship to encourage and support a young-in-career furniture artist with the financial assistance to help them succeed in their journey. The fellowship has been designed to help support a talented furniture artist looking to fulfill an apprenticeship, develop their own skills, and/or make the transition to independence.
o Quality of the artwork, strength of vision and a portfolio that evidences growth beyond school or university work o Artwork and resume demonstrate perseverance and commitment to artistic career o The strength and feasibility of the fellowship proposal • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application • Artist collaborations will be considered • Currently enrolled, full-time students are not eligible FELLOWSHIP FUND USES Examples of expenses that would be allowable include: • Opportunities for advanced study or apprenticeship with a significant mentor • Attending professional development classes/workshops • Equipment or supplies related to artwork • Upgrade or rental of studio space • Marketing and website development • Travel related to artwork (conferences, expos, exhibitions, shows, etc) • The portion of federal income taxes directly related to the fellowship income Examples of expenses that would NOT be allowable include: • Purchase of real estate, rent, mortgage payments • Tuition or classes related to a degree • Paying off education loans or past debt * Traditional and sculptural furniture makers as well as candidates from other regions in the United States may be considered. FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENT Fellows will be required to sign a contract agreeing to the following terms: • Fellows are required to provide a mid-term and final report to SAC during the award period which describes progress made on the plan, any changes to the plan and the impact on artistic development. The reports may take the form of a conversation, email or a letter. • Fellows must file a financial report to the SAC at the end of the award period that outlines how funds were used. • Fellows are encouraged to attend the John D. Mineck golf tournament in Massachusetts to share their experiences and the impact the fellowship has made or will make on their career. • Fellows are requested to acknowledge funding by the John D. Mineck Foundation in any promotional materials, shows, events, or publications that result from award activities and notify SAC of publicity that results from the award. • Fellows are required to make themselves available to the press to promote the award. This may include studio visits, photo shoots, interviews and events. Please note: Grants are subject to state and federal income tax. The portion of federal income tax related to the income resulting from receiving the Artist Fellowship is an allowable expense in the application budget. Please contact the IRS or your tax preparer for further information. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS There is no application fee to apply. There are two parts to the application process. A. Required Paperwork Send the following information no later than 8/9/10. All pages should have 1” margins on the top, bottom, left and right sides; printed single sided; and applicant name should be listed on the top right hand corner of every page. All text should use a font no smaller than 11 point. Suggested fonts: Helvetica, Times or Arial. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 1. Cover Sheet - Click Here for the Application Cover Sheet 2. Fellowship Narrative: The fellowship has been designed to help support a talented furniture artist looking to fulfill an apprenticeship, develop their own skills, and/or make the transition to independence. Please describe how this fellowship would advance your artistic growth in the short term and the long term. Include the direction you plan to pursue and/or any activities you intend to undertake during the grant period. Not to exceed two pages. 3. Resume: include a list of accomplishments and activities that have been important to you and your artistic work such as shows, commissions, collections, residencies, collaborations, employment, training, education, fellowships, grants and honors. Not to exceed two pages. 4. Budget: Include an itemized budget on how you plan to use the fellowship funds. Not to exceed one page. 5. Mail all paperwork to: The Society of Arts and Crafts Mineck Fellowship 175 Newbury Street Boston, MA 02116 B. Electronic Image Submission 6. Log in above and/or create an account. 7. Upload 10-15 images with descriptions. Up to five detail images may be included. YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL WHEN YOUR PAPER & ELECTRONIC APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND IS COMPLETE. Contact Information If you have any questions regarding this program or your application, please contact: Fabio Fernandez at 617-266-1810 or exhibitiongallery@societyofcrafts.org. APPLICATION DEADLINE Complete applications must be received by August 9, 2010. |
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