COLUMBUS, Ohio — This week the Greater Columbus Arts Council (GCAC) announced additional recipients for its new Mural Assistance grant program. Due to remaining funds available in the program, three new nonprofits and eight new artists were awarded a total of $60,500.
The program was designed to provide supplemental support for artists and nonprofit organizations creating murals in the city of Columbus. Twenty-three murals selected for funding for eight organizations and 15 individual artists, totaling $123,000, were announced in April of this year. Between these two rounds of funding, a total of $183,500 was awarded for the inaugural program.
Grants for Organizations
Grants for organizations were open to any registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in the city of Columbus; they were not limited to arts-focused organizations. The funding can be used for the creation of exterior murals by Columbus-based artists where a specific wall is identified, maintenance is planned and there is a written contract between artist(s) and the commissioning organization. Some of the awarded organizations have selected artists already, while others will be publishing calls for artists soon.
The newly funded organizations include:
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus | $15,000 |
| Economic and Community Development Institute | $13,500 |
| Zora’s House | $8,000 |
Grants for Individual Artists
Grants for individual artists are designed to provide partial funding for the creation of exterior murals where a specific wall is identified, there is a written contract between artist(s) and the commissioning organization, and additional funding has been pledged or secured.
Artists receiving funding in this additional round include:
| Julia Barrett | $3,000 |
| Emily Buttermore | $3,000 |
| Amy Cowan | $3,000 |
| Sabrina Garcia-Santos | $3,000 |
| Katie Golonka | $3,000 |
| Brandi Grammas | $3,000 |
| Johnny Hunter | $3,000 |
| Kenia Lamarr | $3,000 |
TOTAL: $60,500
The awarded mural projects should be completed between within 12 months of the award date.
Questions about the Mural Assistance program can be directed to McKenzi Swinehart, grants and community engagement director, at mswinehart@gcac.org or (614) 221-8746.
Mission of the Greater Columbus Arts Council: To support and advance the arts and cultural fabric of Columbus. www.gcac.org
The Greater Columbus Arts Council receives major financial support from the City of Columbus, Franklin County Commissioners, the Ohio Arts Council and The Ohio State University.
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CONTACT: Jami Goldstein
(614) 221-8492
jgoldstein@gcac.org
