Sustainable Arts Foundation Awards

$5,000 awards to writers and visual artists with children. Designed to ease the financial pressures faced by artist-parents.

Eligibility

Writers and visual artists with children under 18. Open internationally.

Has children under 18
Working writer or artist

Application requirements

1Work sample
2Bio
3Statement
4Application fee may be waived

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