How to Secure Grants for Your Art - Martine Severin

Have you ever felt like artist grants are just mysterious pots of money reserved for a select few? It's a feeling so many of us in the creative world know all too well. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the world of grant funding to show you that it's not about luck or secret connections.  Being awarded a grant has everything to do with understanding the system. I'll walk you through the essentials: what grants are, where to find the right opportunities for you, and how to strategically prepare yourself for success.  If you're ready to stop throwing applications into the void and start intentionally building a path to fund your creative practice, this conversation is your first step. Chapters 00:00 - Welcome to the World of Artist Grants. 01:03 - What Exactly Is an Artist Grant? 02:47 - From Local Councils to "Genius" Grants: Understanding the Money 04:22 - Where to Find the Right Grants for You 05:40 - The Strategy That Works: Why Starting Local Matters. 06:37 - The Most Important Work: Figuring Out What You Truly Need. 07:50 - How to Move from a Vague Wish to a Specific Plan. 09:05 - The Power of Tracking and Timing. 09:47 - Don't Overlook This Funding Gem: Residencies. 10:20 - A Little Homework to Get You Started.   Check out the full Video Podcast on our YouTube Channel! https://youtu.be/HiigpPmF7oQ   Support the Show Website: www.martineseverin.com Follow on Instagram: @martine.severin | @thisishowwecreate_ Subscribe to the Newsletter: www.martineseverin.substack.com   This is How We Create is produced by Martine Severin. This episode was edited by Daniel Espinosa.   Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts Leave a review Follow us on social media Share with fellow creatives