Applications closed on June 15, 2026 at 5 p.m.

You will need to create a free *Submittable account at www.submittable.com in order to apply. There is no fee to apply to this opportunity. Submit your application by the application deadline (currently closed).

Your application is considered final once it has been submitted and cannot be edited. We recommend that you prepare your answers on a word processing platform, and have all materials saved prior to starting the application. You may save your application draft in Submittable as you work. May sure to save along the way.

*Please reach out to Submittable's Customer Support team with any technical questions at support@submittable.com

Artistry: The applicant demonstrates a commitment and dedication to working in their discipline(s), a compelling vision for their work in general, and strong work samples.

Strength of Concept/Feasibility: Proposed project concept is relevant, interesting, inspiring, and thought-provoking. Proposed project concept aligns with the applicant's vision or purpose for their work. Applicant demonstrates the capacity and skill to carry out their project. Applicant’s budget, timeline and project proposal align.

Professional/Artistic Growth: Project represents an opportunity, artistic challenge, or a creative stretch for the applicant(s). The applicant demonstrates how this project/opportunity relates to and furthers their career and artistic goals.

You can download the Application Workbook here. The application requests the following information.

Part 1: Lead Artist Information (See FAQs for more info on Lead Artist)

• The demographic information requested here will help us ensure that we have the greatest possible diversity in our applicant and grantee pools.

• If you are applying as a group of artists, please note that your proposed project must have a lead artist as the applicant. If you are applying as an individual artist, you are the lead artist.

Part 2: Supporting Information for Artist/Group of Artists

• Include your artist statement/statement of purpose. Describe who you are as an artist/group of artists, including what you do, why you do it, and how you do it. (200 words max)

• Upload lead artist’s resume (2 pages max)

• Include five work samples and descriptions. You may upload OR add links to your work samples. (The length of time for audio/video samples combined may not exceed 5 minutes. The total amount of written pages combined for literary work samples may not exceed 8 pages.)

  *Submittable has an upload limit of 400mb per file, and a total file submissions size of 800mb

Part 3: Project Information

• Describe in detail the proposed project. What will the project look like? What form will it ultimately take (i.e. a painting, dance, film. etc.)? Who is involved? Be specific and concrete. (200 words)

• Each project is required to have a public-facing event during the grant period. What will your public-facing event look like and how does it align with your overall project? What is the estimated venue and date for your event? (150 words)

• What outcome(s) do you aim to achieve with this project? (50 words)

• List the date ranges and corresponding details for the key stages (planning, creation and production) of your proposed project. (150 words)

• Project Budget: Fill in expenses and brief descriptions in the embedded budget template. Budget template can be found here for reference.

Part 4: Professional Development Information

• How will this proposed project give you the opportunity to expand your professional and artistic career? (100 words)

We recommend that you prepare your answers on a word processing platform, and have all materials saved prior to starting the application.

Panelists reviewing project proposals are experts in at least one artistic discipline, possess an understanding of Tulsa’s many creative communities, and/or be a representative of a variety of communities, experiences, and backgrounds.