• The applicant is pursuing a career in the visual fine arts, with a record of professional exhibition / professional involvement in the North Texas arts community for a minimum of two years. (must provide vita or resume)
• The applicant is a visual arts professional of fine art, with a record of professional activity, as well as evidence of work in support of the North Texas arts community for at least the past two years. (must provide vita or resume)
• For at least the past two years, an applicant must be a resident of at least one of the following ten counties: Collin, Dallas, Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson, Ellis, Kaufman, Wise, or Rockwall. Proof of residency in any of the counties for the past two consecutive years is required.
• The need for financial assistance must be provided, with both the individual’s needs and current financial status given. Use this EASL Grant Application Finance Worksheet (Please provide a detailed description of your financial emergency and a list of your average monthly income and expenses to help us understand your emergency situation. If another adult in your household contributes to the total income, please include this information in your financial status.)
• A current CV or resume of professional art activity, which should reflect exhibitions and/or significant involvement in the North Texas area (required).
• An applicant must provide have references for EASL to contact.
• Applicants must complete all of the questions listed on the grant application.
• All supplemental materials must be submitted along with application form before the application can be considered.
• Provide phone number and email for three professional references

• Family members of an artist applicant will not be eligible for grant funds.
• Artists in a non-visual art field will not be eligible for grant funds. (Examples of non-visual arts fields include but are not limited to: music, performing arts and traditional film-making.
• Arts organizations and individual galleries are not eligible for grant funds.
• Any artist who has received a grant within the past year. A grant recipient may receive one grant per 365 calendar day period. Each individual is limited to a lifetime maximum of 3 grants, not to exceed $1,000 per grant.

• Detailed description of your financial emergency-describe how it has affected your ability to pursue your art career
• A list of your general monthly income and expenses to give us a picture of how the emergency has impacted your financial situation. Use this template income statement as a tool to help you prepare this report
• Completed and signed application form.
• Proof of residency (copy of your ID or driver’s license is preferred. Utility bill or similar mail showing current address is acceptable.)
• Resume / CV or portfolio that reflects your creative activity in the visual arts or as an arts professional for at least the past two years.
• An applicant must answer all of the questions listed on the grant application.
• TAll supplemental materials must be submitted before an application is considered.

Combine application materials into one PDF and email the completed application and supporting documents to: info@easl.us