John Grade stands inside Meridian, his sculptural installation made of rubber, fabric and foam and built to collapse and evolve while sited within two contrasting landscapes. Photo by Richard Nicol.
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Individual artists are the heart of a creative community. The CityArtist Projects program provides funding for artists to develop and present their work. The program focuses on different disciplines in alternating years. Awards ranging up to $10,000 support new works, works-in-progress or finished works, and all projects include a public presentation. We encourage a broad range of artistic and cultural expression that reflects Seattle's diversity.
In 2010, 48 artists working in the visual, literary and media arts will receive $234,000 to support the development and presentation of original works. The awards span $1,500 to $10,000, with an average award of $4,875. The program received a record 189 applicants, a 12.5 percent increase in applications from the previous 2008 funding cycle for visual, literary and media arts. Twenty-six of the 48 funded artist projects are first-time recipients, representing 54 percent of the awards.
In 2009, CityArtists awarded $225,000 to 39 artists working in the performing arts.