Project Application

Application Requirements

Artists should focus on one specific art form. It's important for artists, even those working in multiple art forms, to demonstrate a single area of focus to develop their skills and convey meaningful practice through one artwork, influenced by their connection to their respective Tribal communities.

Application Materials

• Narrative: Provide a clear project description, duration, and timeline with goals, objectives, and outcomes indicated. 
  • What are the key ideas and goals within your work or studio practice?
  • Describe the process, materials, and visual appearance of your work. 
  • What are the themes or focus of your work (goals, purposes, intentions, explorations)? 
  • What influences (cultural, historical, personal, etc.) are evident in your work? How does your proposed project contribute to the field of Native art?
  • What is the successful outcome of your project?
• Artist Statement (1 - 2 Paragraphs): A written statement that summarizes the art project and conveys the meaning of a single work, even if it is a part of an entire collection. Share your artistic vision, define your unique voice, and present your work through the story behind your art.
• Artist Biography (1 - 2 Pages): Tells your story as an artist. It includes details about your background, such as homelands, cultural influences, artistic mediums, and experiences, whether formal or informal, museums or art fairs.
• Work Samples: Provide up to five artwork images representing your work in the project with a title of each artwork. To ensure the review committee can adequately view the samples, please provide a list of your artwork as follows:
  • Naming Artwork: Use the naming convention:
    "Sample Number"_"Title of Image"_"Artist's Last Name"
    • Name all work samples, even if "Untitled.”
    • Number image files in the order that matches the Work Sample Worksheet.
    • Examples: "1_ChilkatChillin_Logan", "2_BlanketDreams_Logan", "3_RavenBlowingStardust_Logan"
  • Digital Images: All files must be clear and of high resolution in the following formats:.docx (Word), .pdf (Adobe), .jpeg (Image)
  • Video: Incorporate clips with clear images and sound, queuing the video to a specific spot for reviewers to watch. mv4, mp4, Vimeo, YouTube
• Work Sample Worksheet: Complete a Work Sample Worksheet that describes each work sample related to your proposed project and how it relates to your project. Ensure that both the worksheet and artwork samples correspond to the uploaded images and are viewed correctly. You can access a downloadable template at our website. 
• Project Budget: Include a breakdown of project expenses and details of additional funding or contributions, such as (in-kind use of studio space and purchased supplies. See the website for the template. You can upload your own or download a template from the House of Welcome’s webpage.
• Supplemental Letter of Support: If your project involves collaboration with organizations such as museums, art galleries, etc., provide a brief description of the partnership and submit a letter of support from the collaborating organization.