Mayor LaFrance seeks applicants for 2025 Art Grants
Mayor LaFrance invites community members to apply for the 2025 Mayor's Art Grants. The application period will be open March 17 to April 14, 2025.
Historically, the Mayor's Art Grants recognized and uplifted the work of presenters, producers, and community-based arts organizations that are 501(c)(3) nonprofits which offer visual art, theater, dance, music, and poetry in the Municipality of Anchorage. This long-standing local grant tradition supports organizations contributing to the municipality's wellness through beautifying public space, preserving and enriching cultural heritage, sparking community dialogue, and empowering local artists.
A total of $175,000 will be awarded to two types of projects this year. First, nonprofit organizations working in arts and culture will be awarded $75,000. We are seeking project proposals with a clear public engagement component. Projects could include performances incorporating audiences, programming open to the public, art accessible to the public, and beyond.
Second, and new this year, $100,000 will be awarded jointly by the Municipality and the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA) to Beyond the Beige proposals. We are seeking proposals by two or more organizations working together for projects that bring color to a neighborhood or neighborhoods. Projects could include murals, alleyway projects, façade improvements, and beyond.
“The arts are one of the best ways we have to transform individual perspectives into community experiences," said Mayor Suzanne LaFrance. “Our community has an amazing range of backgrounds, heritage, voices, and traditions. I can't wait to see the journeys the artists in our community take us on."
"This partnership reflects our commitment to community empowerment. The Great Street Facade Loan Program helps revitalize storefronts, enhance neighborhoods, and create dynamic cultural spaces," said ACDA Executive Director Mike Robbins. “We're excited to collaborate with MOA on this transformative effort."
The application will open March 17 at 9 a.m. and close April 14, 2025, at 5 p.m.