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What does the ArtJump grant cover?

The 2018 ArtJump grants are designed to specifically cover a fixed amount of transportation costs for existing art pieces. The grants will allow artists that will take their existing art on tour through Europe so that more people can enjoy it.

This year we plan to fund at least 3 existing art project's travel costs to Burning Man inspired events in Europe. For the future, we dream not only of funding more projects, but to build bridges between local communities and remarkable artists, as well as to fund new art.
How many art grants will be funded in 2018?
In 2018 we will have a minimum of 3 grants. Two will be awarded by an international jury panel and the third grant will be awarded through a people’s choice process.
Who’s the jury?
The jury panel (consisting of Burning Man-related individuals) will choose 2 of the grants.
One grant for up to 2500 Euro.
One grant for up to 1250 Euro.

One grant will be reserved for the people's choice, worth up to 1250 Euro. A requirement for the people’s choice is that you will at least visit WTSS, among one other event.
Can I receive two grants (one jury and one people’s choice)?
As we like to ripple the water as much as we can, the people's choice grant goes to an artist not picked by the jurors.
Who can apply?
Anyone who meets the following parameters (including performance art): The art MUST be an existing art piece (including performances).
The art must already be in Europe.
The art must be participatory. We are defining participatory as at least a few of the following:
- Art that is interactive.
- Art that prompts the viewer to act.
- Art that can be experienced in more ways than visually.
- Art that prompts people to interact with one another.
- Art that responds to participants and its environment.
- Art that causes people to reflect on the larger community.
- Art that challenges the viewers’ traditional perspective on art.
- Art that belongs to the public and exists for the benefit of all.
To receive the art grant, the artist must define which events you would like to bring your art. You may submit up to three events with in 2018.

You must have a practical transportation plan to and from the event(s). Remember, these are leave-no-trace events. Shipping, events tickets, any insurance and any other art-related logistics are the artists’ own responsibilities. ArtJump grants only cover transportation costs.
How to apply?
To apply for a grant, you must submit pictures and a written description of your interactive or participatory art and a description of your transportation plan to and from the event. Please note: you are responsible for securing your own entrance ticket to each event you plan on attending with your art. You can register here to create a user account and then create a proposal here.

Please submit up to three pictures of your art once the proposal is created by editing your proposal on your personal page by clicking the 'Manage Images' button.
What’s the deadline for registering?
Applications are due March 15, 2018 at 11:00 (GMT+1).
When will I know if I receive a grant?
Grants awardees will be announced at the ArtJump Gathering on March 31, 2018.
When will I receive my grant?
Actual funds will be paid as reimbursements once the art has been set up at your chosen event(s).
How funds are gathered?
We are raising money through an online art auction. Please click here for more information on the auction.