2009 Grant Recipients:

Placitas community mural project entitled “Protect Our Wildlife Corridors” by Pathways:
The Pathways organization is a grass-roots volunteer group that has been working in conjunction with other groups in the state to create public and government awareness of the part NM plays in the mapped migration routes of animals from Mexico to Canada and Alaska. The award is to assist with a large mural on the block wall outside of the Placitas re-cycling center, visible from the local highway. It is proposed to ultimately be eight panels, each 6 1/2’ H x 9’ W. Three panels have already been installed, with others in progress. See pictures of this project, below-right.

McCurdy School / Art Department:
The McCurdy School is a small, established private school serving K through High School located between Espanola and Chimayo.

Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces:
The request from the Potters’ Guild was to provide scholarships to a workshop which will be part of the regional juried exhibition ”From the Ground Up” beginning in September.

Read an article about the 2009 Grant recipients in more detail.

Past Grant Recipients:

The 2008 Bill Armstrong Grant was awarded to Ghost Ranch for improvements to the ceramic workshop space. This grant was used to create a level flooring surface in the Pot Hollow work area. Read about the NMPCA campaign to improve Pot Hollow in this article from the March, 2008 Slip Trail.

Bill Armstrong Grant:

Each year, the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists present a grant to encourage ceramic art education or programs in ceramic arts in New Mexico.

The New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists established the Bill Armstrong Grant in memory of a late, distinguished member, and in the spirit of his own pursuits. The annual grant supports organizations and projects which further education and experiences in clay arts.

The annual award is a minimum of $500 and a maximum of up to $1000, to be determined by the Board, based upon individual needs. Proposals for lesser amounts would also be welcome for consideration.

Use of funds: Funds may be used for purchasing supplies or equipment, contracting with a visiting artist, marketing/publicizing a special program or project or other activities directly related to ceramic art education.

Eligibility: Individuals, 501(c)3 organizations and educational institutions located in New Mexico are eligible to apply. Members of the New Mexico Potters and Clay Artists are not eligible to submit grant requests as individuals. If, however, a member works for or is associated with an organization or educational institution, he/she may apply on behalf of that organization.

Procedure: Submit a proposal with the following information:

Applicant’s name, address, phone, email
A description of the project or program, including dates, location, etc.
A description of who will benefit from this project/program and what are the anticipated outcomes.
A description of the organization or a resume of the individual applying for the grant
Specify exactly how the funds will be used and, if the cost is more than requested, identify the other funding sources
Provide a simple income/expense statement for the project/program
Copy of IRS designation letter (if applicant is 501(c)3 organization)

Proposals should be prepared on 8.5x11 paper. Be sure to include other supporting materials such as photographs, brochures, newsletters, etc.

Deadline: Proposals for each year award will be accepted from October through February 1 (postmark by). Funds will be distributed no later than June 30. Proposals should be mailed to:

New Mexico Potters & Clay Artists
PO Box 26811
Albuquerque, NM 87125

Questions: Contact Daisy Kates, 505/867-3790 (Placitas) or grant 12 @nmpotters.org (take out spaces)

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