Museum Alaska announced the 2014 Art Acquisition Fund is accepting applications. According to a press release, $265,000 is
available for grants to qualified Alaska museums and culture centers for the
purchase of contemporary Alaskan works of art.The first deadline in Feb. 15. The second deadline is Aug. 15, 2014.
The guidelines and application for
2014 are as follows:
1. The Art Acquisition Fund is intended for Alaska museums and culture centers to purchase contemporary works of art by living, resident Alaska artists.
2. Applicants are encouraged to be members of Museums Alaska website to join the statewide organization.
3. Museums and culture centers must have a history of collecting artwork and have a board-approved collections policy and an exhibitions/program plan.
4. Selections of artwork are usually made by the established operating policies of the museum or culture center.
5. Institutions may apply for up to $35,000 in funds for qualifying purchases. Museums and culture centers are asked to make every effort to ensure that the purchase price of artwork is in line with fair market value.
6. An “Image-Use Authorization” form (for both the artist and the institution to sign) should accompany each purchase.
7. Applicants are required to submit a reasonably high quality digital image of the artwork before an award is given. All works purchased through this program for which permission has been given in writing are posted on the Rasmuson Foundation website, thereby representing the institutions, the artists, and the contemporary artwork of Alaska.
8. Commissioned works and copies or replicas of originals are not eligible.
For the complete guidelines and other forms necessary contact the museum nearest you.
1. The Art Acquisition Fund is intended for Alaska museums and culture centers to purchase contemporary works of art by living, resident Alaska artists.
2. Applicants are encouraged to be members of Museums Alaska website to join the statewide organization.
3. Museums and culture centers must have a history of collecting artwork and have a board-approved collections policy and an exhibitions/program plan.
4. Selections of artwork are usually made by the established operating policies of the museum or culture center.
5. Institutions may apply for up to $35,000 in funds for qualifying purchases. Museums and culture centers are asked to make every effort to ensure that the purchase price of artwork is in line with fair market value.
6. An “Image-Use Authorization” form (for both the artist and the institution to sign) should accompany each purchase.
7. Applicants are required to submit a reasonably high quality digital image of the artwork before an award is given. All works purchased through this program for which permission has been given in writing are posted on the Rasmuson Foundation website, thereby representing the institutions, the artists, and the contemporary artwork of Alaska.
8. Commissioned works and copies or replicas of originals are not eligible.
For the complete guidelines and other forms necessary contact the museum nearest you.
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