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Last Updated on Sunday, 04 September 2011 00:31

EAFA’s Signature Art Fund supports volunteer art services and creative art experiences for persons living in Western Washington. Each year the Eastside Association of Fine Arts (EAFA) accepts applications from individuals as well as non-profit organizations.

Why EAFA Supports the Signature Art Fund

The Eastside Association of Fine Arts (EAFA) knows that art and creating art improves the overall quality of life and benefits both youth and adults.

EAFA's mission and purposes, as stated in its Constitution Bylaws, include:

  • Promote, encourage and educate its members and the public in art appreciation
  • Promote public appreciation in creative art
  • Sponsor and provide programs for art education and artistic improvement of its members and the community

The Signature Art Fund provides strategic assistance for member volunteer art program services and for non-profit organizations sponsoring art experiences for youth and/or adults in Western Washington. The goals of the Signature Art Fund program are to address critical physical or economic needs and to visibly demonstrate the value of art to the community.

Recipient Selection Process

EAFA funds qualified EAFA members, artists, or local art projects that:

  • Offer public benefit
  • Have a strong art volunteer service or art project component(s)
  • Demonstrate a high likelihood of success

Each year applicants complete and submit a Signature Art Fund application and supporting materials to EAFA. Applicants must:

  • Live in and serve residents of Western Washington
  • Be at least 18 years of age, OR
  • Represent a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization
  • Express interest in sharing art with others

EAFA Signature Art Fund requires:

  • Recipient presence for the EAFA award presentation
  • Written summary of final project, with digital photos (when appropriate)
  • Acknowledgment—whenever possible, EAFA expects recipients to acknowledge this support in programs, press releases, and advertisements with the following language: This program is made possible in part by a contribution from the Eastside Association of Fine Arts.

EAFA will not consider requests for:

  • Multi-year commitments
  • Building projects, construction, or renovation
  • Attendance at or travel to conferences, workshops, or seminar(s)
  • Special events, tickets, tables or advertising for fundraising

Important Dates

Application submittal: in the Spring.
Award presentation: EAFA General Meeting, 3rd Thursday in May

Application Materials

  • Statement of interest and description of art project or service
  • Current professional resume
  • Supporting visual materials: 2-to-3 digital samples (72 dpi) of original artwork or proposed project
  • Two written references (can also be transmitted by e-mail)

Signature Fund Award

2011 Signature Art Fund Award Recipient

EAFA President Lin La Mer presents the 2011 Signature Art Fund award and $1,000 check to CHILD School, Mercer Island, founder Trina Westerlund during ceremonies at the May 2011 monthly meeting. This EAFA stipend helps fund CHILD's new Arts and Video Theater for students with learning disabilities.

Questions?

Please contact EAFA Art Education at www.eafa.org OR call 425-451-8111.