Anne McKee Artists Fund 2024 grant applications open March 1st

The Anne McKee Artists Fund is proud to offer grant opportunities to individual visual, performing, and literary artists who reside in Key West and the Florida Keys. Grants open March 1, 2024 and close March 31, 2024.

The Anne McKee Fund artist grant awards up to $2000 per person 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 Jon McIntosh Student Grant for Artistic Advancement.

NEW this year, is an additional grant: the Joint Performance Grant co-sponsored by the McKee Artists Fund and the Tennessee Williams Theatre.  Sloppy Joe’s Foundation is the Premier Sponsor.

The successful Joint Performance Grant applicant (or group) in the Performing Arts (e.g. music, film, dance, comedy, theater, etc.) will get the opportunity to stage their performance at the Tennessee Williams Theater Cabaret along with lighting and sound assistance, valued at $9,000.  They will also receive $5,000 in grant money to support the production.  Marketing assistance will be provided via Social Media, Press Releases and collaboration with music and arts associations throughout the Keys.

Since 1994, the Anne McKee Artists Fund has awarded over $425,000 for project-based assistance to more than 400 individual artists, writers and performers. 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 Board of Directors, after fair and careful consideration.  Grant funding is provided by proceeds from the Anne McKee Art Auction recently held on February 9th.

Application and details with specific Q & A’s for interested applicants can be found on our website at McKeeFund.org.  Questions may be sent to [email protected]

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