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From The Arts Council of Johnson County:
We’re excited to share an opportunity for artists living or working in Johnson County. The Arts Council of Johnson County’s application for their Johnson County COVID Recovery Grants for Artists is live! Eligible artists may apply to receive up to $7,500 in recovery funding by August 18th, 2023. Nonprofit arts organizations may also apply.
To be eligible for this grant artists must:
- Identify as a practicing artist able to demonstrate a sustained commitment to artistic career, to making work, and generating dialogue with a public audience.
- Provide proof of residence or studio address within Johnson County, KS.
- Be able to provide a W9 form and Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
- Demonstrate a loss of creative practice gross revenue of at least 15% when comparing 2019 creative practice gross revenue to 2021 creative practice gross revenue.
Awarded funds must be used for business operations, purchase of equipment, rent/mortgage, payroll, and other business-related activities that provide recovery relief.
THE ARTS COUNCIL OF JOHNSON COUNTY
More than just an advocate for the arts, the Arts Council of Johnson County believes that our communities are built on creativity. The arts are integral to who we are; strengthening us as individuals and as a county. We exist to bring attention and resources to the vibrant, creative culture of our region and to create and sustain a thriving, connected community.
More than just an advocate for the arts, the Arts Council of Johnson County believes that our communities are built on creativity. The arts are integral to who we are; strengthening us as individuals and as a county. We exist to bring attention and resources to the vibrant, creative culture of our region and to create and sustain a thriving, connected community.