In response to the pandemic and its disproportionate impact on the arts and artists, Community Engagement awarded a total of $50,000 in COVID-19 Grants to artists living or working in Orange County last year. These $500 grants served as a lifeline for 100 artists and supported the valuable work they do in our communities.
The online exhibition below features the work of our talented COVID-19 Grant recipients and offers a glimpse at how their creativity continued to flourish during an uncertain time.
100 Artists Look at COVID-19
Thank you for your interest in the COVID-19 Grant. We have had an incredible response and all 100 grants have been awarded at this time.
Announcing the Community Engagement COVID-19 Grant
Community Engagement, Inc. (CE) has committed $50,000 for general assistance to Orange County artists in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. CE will provide grants of up to $500 to local artists on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are gone.
Eligibility
Artists (any medium), performance artists, writers, or musicians living or working in Orange County needing financial assistance due to the COVID-19 virus.
Maximum Grant
$500
Application requirements
A resume/bio that demonstrates the artist’s relationship to Orange County and includes a mailing address, as well as a website, Instagram or Facebook page
A brief statement of need (not more than 100 words)
Recipient commitments
To send an image of their work (with title and contact info) to be included in a future on-line exhibition to be entitled: “100 Artists Look at COVID-19”
Acknowledgement of the Community Engagement grant on their websites and social media posts is greatly appreciated.