In 2023, half of funds will go directly into the hands of key and supporting artists – the creative engines behind the awarded program. We call these “Artist Bonus” funds. The remaining half of funds will go the presenting/producing organization.
- Small- and mid-sized arts organizations/fiscally sponsored projects (annual budgets under $5MM): Eligible to receive up to $2,500 in unrestricted organizational funding and up to $5,000 in “Artist Bonus” funding
- Large arts organizations (annual budgets over $5MM): Eligible to receive up to $2,500 in unrestricted organizational funding
Artist Bonus funds are disbursed by the awarded organization to Key Artists and Supporting Artists involved in the awarded Pop-Up Grant program/project. TACA defines “Key Artists” and “Supporting Artists” as follows:
“Key Artists” include persons whose work is a visible and key component of the core artistic program being awarded a Pop-Up Grant. This could include but is not limited to actors, musicians, dancers, visual artists, or other performance artists involved in the presentation of the program. Each Key Artist is awarded an Artist Bonus equal to twice the amount of each Supporting Artist.
“Supporting Artists” include persons whose work enables and supports the creation of the program. This could include but is not limited to designers, technical operators, pre-production personnel, or other “behind-the-scenes” artists involved in the presentation of the program. This does not include administrative staff or other employees that work for the organization who did not have a role on this specific program. Each Supporting Artist is awarded an Artist Bonus equal to one half the amount of each Key Artist
For example, if Artist Bonus funds of $5,000 are awarded, and there are 5 key Artists and 10 Supporting Artists, each Key Artist is awarded a $500 Artist Bonus and each Supporting Artist is awarded a $250 Artist Bonus. For easy instructions on how to calculate the disbursement of Artist Bonus funds, please click here.