Artist Registration Form

Welcome to the Matter of Art Grant

Eligibility Notice

This grant is exclusively available to American artists only.

Are you an American artist? *

Welcome to the application for the inaugural Matter of Art Grant, the first award presented through the Matter of Art Fund, a creative initiative by This Artists Dream.

This grant offers unrestricted cash support to fine artists who work in physical media:

Painters Sculptors Printmakers Ceramicists Creative Explorers

We're honored to learn more about you and your work.

Personal Information

Full Name *

Phone Number (numbers only) *

Email Address *

Address 1 *

Address 2 *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Website Link

Facebook Link

Instagram Link

Artistic Practice

Primary Medium (Check all that apply)

Painting

Drawing

Printmaking

Sculpture

Installation

Mixed Media

Ceramics

Other

Note:Digital-only work is not eligible

Tell us how this grant will help you. 100 - 500 words *

0/500 words

Brief Artist Bio 100 - 500 words *

0/500 words

Share with us your professional Artist Statement 100 - 500 words *

0/500 words

what's your artistic vision and dream? 100 - 500 words *

0/500 words

Portfolio Submission

Upload (5-10) images of your work (Allowed file types: jpg, jpeg, png)*

Important

Save your image file names in this format:

last name_first initial_image number

Example: Smith_J_1.jpg

Upload an image list (Allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf)*

Important Instructions:

Include at the top of the page:
- Your name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
List your images in numerical order (1-10) to correspond with the numbers of your submitted JPGs.
For each piece, include:
- Title
- Medium
- Size
- Year
Optional: Include a brief caption or context
Save your file as either .pdf or word file. Save your file type as last name Smith_Imagelist.file type (example: Smith_imagelist.pdf). If we cannot open the file or don't receive it, you will be disqualified.

Have you previously received a grant or award? *

How did you hear about this grant? *

Anything else you'd like us to know?

Payment Information

Application Fee: $25.00

Please complete the payment to submit your application.

Card Number

Expiry Date

CVC

Applicant Declaration

By submitting this application, I confirm that:

I am a visual fine artist working in physical media
All submitted work is my own
I give permission for selected artwork and excerpts to be shared for promotional purposes if I am chosen as a winner

Signature

Date

🎯 Judging Criteria for This Artists Dream Fund Each application will be reviewed by a panel of qualified artists, curators, and cultural leaders selected by David F. Heatwole and the This Artists Dream team.

Artist Grant Registration

Welcome to the Matter of Art Grant

Eligibility Notice

Personal Information

Artistic Practice

Portfolio Submission

Important

Upload an image list (Allowed file types: doc, docx, pdf)*

Payment Information

Application Fee: $25.00

Applicant Declaration

Signature