COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Communities are built by working together. Our Community Support programs help artists and communities with hard to find resources. Event Support, Development Resources, Portfolio Builders. Check them out and apply today!
ARTIST SUPPORT PROGRAM
The 1520 Arts Artist Support Program is designed to provide targeted support for artists, educators, and community leaders engaged in impactful creative work aligned with our mission. This program offers a maximum of $500 in annual support per applicant, which may be allocated across multiple applications throughout the year.
GUIDELINES
Funding Categories
Applicants may request support in the following forms, based on the nature and location of the proposed project:
SUBMISION DEADLINE: Ongoing
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Cash Requests:
Cash support is only available for events and projects taking place outside the state of Utah. This ensures our resources foster the expansion and recognition of Utah-based talent and programs on a national scale. -
Material Resources or Facility Use:
Requests for materials or access to 1520 Arts facilities must be for projects and events located within the state of Utah.
COMMUNITY MURAL PROGRAM
This program supports emerging artists by providing them an opportunity to produce a small-scale mural project. This initiative is intended to help artists refine their craft in a real-world context, contribute to the public art landscape, and strengthen their portfolios for future work.
GUIDELINES
Purpose
This initiative is intended to help artists refine their craft in a real-world context, contribute to the public art landscape, and strengthen their portfolios for future work.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
4/10 | 5/30 | 8/31
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Emerging Artist Status:
Applicants must be up-and-coming artists with minimal professional experience or work in their portfolio. - $500 Artist Stipend:
A grant of $500 will be awarded to the artist for their work. - Design Submission:
A completed mural design must be submitted as part of the application and approved prior to execution.
1520 Arts Equipment ReNTAL
Producing events takes resources. This program helps provide low cost access to tools that are often difficult for small groups and organizations to access. Sound Equipment, Dance Floors, Tables, Chairs etc..
GUIDELINES
Purpose
This program helps provide low cost access to tools that are often difficult for small groups and organizations to access. Sound Equipment, Dance Floors, Tables, Chairs etc..
SUBMISION DEADLINE: Ongoing
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Local Community Org.:
Applicants must be a local organization or cultural group that serves underserved or marginalized communities. - Rates:
Rates are dependent on the type of event(s), dates, times and usage needs. - Rentals:
Rentals may not exceed 3 days and are subject to availability.
BECOME A SUPPORTER
Want to help grow these programs?
Whether it’s $10 or $1000, your donation helps provide facility access and resources to non-traditional artists. By fostering these connections and enhancing our programs, the 1520 Arts Community Center will remain a vibrant, inclusive space where creativity thrives and diverse voices are supported.
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Program Growth:
1520 Arts has a finite annual budget for these programs. Your program gift will allows us to grow these programs and provide access to more of the artists that need it!
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