In keeping with Goddard's long-standing commitment to social engagement, the Goddard Alumni Arts Project Award supports efforts to bring the arts to communities.

Examples of fundable projects include performances, exhibitions, screenings, readings, fairs, public art projects, and festivals with a strong community outreach component.

Only one grant award is provided per project. Individuals may not receive more than one award per academic year. We anticipate 10 awards per academic year.

Who Can Apply

Graduates of Goddard's MFA in Interdisciplinary Arts program, with preference given to projects that include collaborations with other Goddard alumni or students.

You’ll be asked to provide:

• A description and project narrative (limit 500 words).
• Bios / resumes of the Goddard alumni involved.
• A project budget and budget narrative.

Support materials to be submitted online. These might include:

• Samples of the artist’s work (10 minutes of audio or video and/or max 15 images; maximum of 10 pages of prose or 10 poems).
• Brochures, letters of support, newspaper articles, sample evaluations, promotional materials, reports, etc.
• If applicable, contract or letter of agreement between collaborators, such as community organizations, galleries, theaters, etc.