The proposed project must have a central focus on the visual arts. Artistic practices firmly rooted in dance, theatre, music, or industry/feature filmmaking are not eligible to apply. 

The proposed project must be publicly accessible and push the boundaries of the traditional exhibition experience. Be sure to think outside the box and put an emphasis on how to interact with your audience. 

All events associated with your project must take place in Oklahoma and before the presentation at the end of the funding period.

For collaborative projects, the individual who submits the project proposal will serve as the Lead Applicant and a detailed timeline and budget must be included. To download a budget template click the "download template" button or click HERE.

Artists currently enrolled as a student in an MFA/BFA or are seeking enrollment in the arts during the award year are not eligible to apply as a Lead Applicant but are allowed to be a collaborator.

The Lead Applicant and the majority of the collaborators must reside in Oklahoma.

Successful applicants may apply after one calendar year of award receipt but must propose a new project or an expansion of previous work. You will not be disqualified for continuing to grow and develop the visual arts of Oklahoma but please note that preference will be shown to creative projects that have not received funding in the past.

501c3 organizations or for-profit corporations are not eligible to apply. Artists with an LLC are eligible to apply.

Awarded applicants must participate in the Thrive reception in July the following year to present their project to the public. New applicants will be notified on July 15th and invited to the Thrive Reception on July 16th, where their funding status will be announced.