SOS, a project of the New York Foundation for the Arts, working in collaboration with arts councils and cultural organizations across New York State, is designed to help individual artists of all disciplines take advantage of unique opportunities that will significantly benefit their work or career development. Participating counties in our region include: Broome, Chemung, Schuyler, Stueben, Tioga and Tompkins.
Artists working in all disciplines (including literature, media arts, visual arts, music, and theater) may request support ranging from $100 to $600 for specific, forthcoming opportunities. These do not include works-in-progress.
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes will work with artists individually to help them learn to write the best possible grant application. The ARTS provides technical assistance guiding artists through the funding program and offers suggestions for other funding.
Applications must be received by 5:00 pm on May 28, 2009 for opportunities in July-October 2009. This is NOT a postmark deadline.
Who can apply?
• Artists 18 years of age or older.
• Artist must be a full-time resident for the past year from date of application deadline in one of the participating counties. All recipients must show proof of residency status before receiving award money.
Who cannot apply?
• Any past SOS recipient who has outstanding final reports or retains unused award money.
• A graduate or undergraduate student enrolled in any degree program at the time of application, including highschool students.
• A recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship award in the previous year.
Applications should be submitted to:
The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes
32 West Market Street
Corning, NY 14830
You can download copies of this application and find more information about SOS here.
