New Funding Opportunities for Artists and Musicians

FOR ARTISTS:

2012 MANHATTAN ARTS GRANTS... deadline September13
Grants available to artists and organizations working in any discipline, to bring the arts to local communities. Up to $5,000For more information visit www.LMCC.NET/grants

FOR MUSICIANS:

From my friend @Daniel Phoenix Singh:Three awards of $35,000 for foreign born musicians under the age of 30. Candidates must have been born abroad and be naturalized citizens or permanent residents of the United States.Applicants must be no older than 30 years of age.Instrumentalists, vocalists, producers, songwriters, and DJs are invited to apply.

Apply by August 14, 2012. For full eligibility and application details, see www.Vilcek.org. For questions, email creativepromise@vilcek.org, or call (212) 472-2500.