This application is only for proposals to bring Kansas Touring Roster artists as visiting artists. This is the only funding we have available on a rolling basis but must receive applications a minimum of 30 days in advance of the proposed activity. 

 See AIP General Policies for additional information on applicant eligibility, allowable expenses, etc.

INTENT: To encourage the integration of visiting artists into a variety of community settings.
 

DESCRIPTION
This program provides funding for eligible organizations to engage and deepen the impact of arts programming on local and underserved audiences through exposure to and interaction with professional visiting arts. Presenters may book artists in any discipline, not just in performing arts. Projects should strive to integrate an arts discipline into non-arts content areas; help interpret an exhibition, performance, or presentation; and support community development goals and objectives.
 

PROJECT CRITERIA
 Eligible Projects must:
 

• feature a visiting  artist from outside of the host community in at least one exhibition or performance that is open to the general public;
• include at least ONE of the following complementary activities that builds greater appreciation for the featured artist or the art form:                         
  • An educational activity that features artist interaction with students
  • A community activity that features artist interaction with members of the community   

  
  

  Complementary activities can include, but are not limited to: lectures/demonstrations, master classes, workshops, and other creative approaches to engage the community in the work of the featured artist or art form. Innovative activities that feature interactions with segments of the community that may not otherwise engage in visiting artists activities are strongly encouraged.  

• involve relevant, strategic partnerships with organizations in the community and/or adjacent communities;
• take place in an accessible facility; 
• engage underserved audiences who lack access to the arts due to geography, economic conditions, ethnic background, disability, or age.

Eligible projects may NOT include requests to fund:

• an artist from the same community as the applicant;
• a project that is not arts focused (e.g. conference keynote speeches, sidewalk sales, food festivals, fireworks displays, etc.);
• an artist appearing in a locally produced presentation, concert, or production;
• activities at colleges and universities where students will receive academic credit for participation or attendance; and/or
• activities that serve mostly students and faculty with minimal or no general public involvement.

MAXIMUM REQUEST

• $8,500 for roster artists (depending on how the applicant applies the credit)
• MATCH REQUIREMENT: dollar for dollar (1:1)
   The total project cost must be at least twice the amount of the grant request.
   To assist organizations with programs during COVID, the match requirement must consist of at least 25% cash expenses provided by the applicant, within this 25%, applicable general operating costs may count for 50% of the cash match. In-kind or applicable general operating costs may count for 75% of total match. This match formula will remain active through June 30, 2024. 
• MATCH EXCEPTION
   Organizations or projects in communities with populations of 15,000 or fewer:
   In-kind non-monetary donations may be counted as 100% of the required match

KANSAS TOURING ROSTER
 Projects featuring artists from the Kansas Touring Roster are eligible for a $1,000 credit that can be applied either to the applicants match or to the grant request.

 See AIP General Policies for additional information on applicant eligibility, allowable expenses, etc.

 Grant Related Documents including logos, final reports, and budget templates can be found here: Grant Related Documents