Mosaic 2023 Art Grants

Mosaic Experiment is a community of artists. Whether you build, draw, paint, perform, write, or otherwise create – we are all artists, in our own way. This includes YOU.

Want to build or create something insanely outrageous? Beautiful? Interactive? Weird, odd, and charming? DO IT! Your creativity is welcome and encouraged at Mosaic Experiment. Regional burns are an exciting place to try new ideas. You’ll find that burners are an artistically supportive, participatory group. Bring that idea out from the corner of your mind and MAKE IT REAL.

FUNDING: Did you know that MOST art at burns is gifted by participants? It’s true! Many build and create installations, games, and theme camps with funds from their own pocketbooks. Some people turn to crowd funding sites or host fundraisers to raise money. You can too!

To foster an environment of weird, wild art (and we use the term broadly), Mosaic Experiment funds several art grants.

FAQ

What art grants will be available this year?

In 2023, there are 5 types of BAM! Art Grants. 

Effigy and Temple Fund: The big wooden things we burn!

Big BAM! Grant: Art project awards requesting over $500.

BAM! Grant:  Art project awards requesting under $500.

Young Burners Grant: Youth aged 17 and under are encouraged to make art. Adult led but youth focused projects will be considered.

Visiting Art Grant: Contributes to transportation costs for an artist to display an existing project at Mosaic.

When are art grant submissions due?

Effigy and Temple Fund: Applications open from 4/20/2023 - 7/2/2023

Big BAM! Grant: Applications open from 4/20/2023 to 7/16/2023.

BAM! Grant:  Applications open from 4/27/2023 to 7/16/2023.

Young Burners Grant: Applications open from 4/27/2023 to 7/30/2023.

Visiting Art Grant: Dates 4/27/2023 to 7/30/2023.

How do I submit for an art grant?

Fill out the Mosaic Art Grant Application

We will gladly answer any questions you have BEFORE the deadline, but please ensure your plans are complete upon submission.

Incomplete submissions will be grounds for disqualification.

Please email questions to artgrants@mosaicexperiment.com

Can I burn whatever I want?

NO! If you are submitting an application for, or are bringing other burnable art, please closely review the prohibited burn materials list.

When will payment go out to the chosen artists?

We will be working to make this happen as quickly as possible once art grants close. Payments will go out within a week after submissions close, if not sooner.

2023 ART GRANT APPLICATIONS CLOSED


Information:

Criteria information

Prohibited burn materials

Questions? Contact the Art Grants Lead at artgrants@mosaicexperiment.com.