Anne McKee Artist Fund 2020 grant applications open March 1st

The Anne McKee Artists Fund (AMAF) is proud to offer grant opportunities to individual visual, performing, and literary artists who reside in Key West and the Florida Keys.

The AMAF was created to give project-based assistance to individual artists. Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and/or to promote recognition of emerging talent. Other factors considered are a history of dedication and excellence in the applicant’s area of expertise and their commitment and involvement in the cultural community of Key West and the Florida Keys. Grants are awarded at the sole discretion of the AMAF Board of Directors, after fair and careful consideration.  Grant funding is provided by proceeds from the Anne McKee Art Auction held in February.

The original Anne McKee Fund artist grant awards up to $2000 per artist for as many as 20 artists for project-based work.  In addition there are three youth based scholarships: with categories for age 14 and over and 14 under youth, as well as the John McIntosh Student Grant for Artistic Advancement.  

New this year is the Royal Caribbean Environmental Award for an artist with innovative work utilizing repurposed/recycled materials and other projects with an environmental focus.  A gift by Royal Caribbean International is being used to raise the funds for this award. A drawing for the seven night Caribbean cruise for two is being held at the Grant Awards Party on April 22, at the Gardens Hotel.  Tickets for the drawing are available at McKeeFund.org

Application and details with specific Q & A’s for interested applicants can be found on our website at McKeeFund.org  or via email [email protected]  Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2020.

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