KEY INFO
Eligibility
Portland-based artists working at any level and in wide-ranging disciplines—including but not limited to visual arts, writing, multimedia, music (including bands), dance, theater, spoken word, and multidisciplinary performance. Additionally, numerous opportunities will be offered, such as optional participation in an annual artists’ showcase in the winter and an annual festival in the summer.
Focus
Applicants are encouraged to consider how their creative work aligns with the vision of IFCC as an anchor facility where the history of Portland's Black community, and its rich arts and culture contributions, can be presented, displayed, discussed, and honored.
Award Types
IFCC Artists receive grant money, with award amounts ranging from $1,000-$10,000. IFCC Artists-in-Residence receive grant money and nine weeks of free artist workspace at IFCC, with award amounts ranging from $10,000-$12,0000. The grant money is unrestricted so artists can use it in whatever way they see fit. Artists are not expected to produce any finished creative works as part of this program.
Program Highlights
Each person chosen for this program will activate IFCC for a minimum of one event that aligns with the spirit of IFCC. This could be a workshop, open studio, artist talk, class, performance, exhibition, etc. Considering the program’s goal to create a “community of practice,” collaboration among all the selected artists is encouraged. There will be at least two gatherings to build community among all selected artists. Additionally, numerous opportunities will be offered, such as optional participation in an annual artists’ showcase in the winter and an annual festival in the summer.
Questions? Please contact us at artists@ifccfriends.org