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The Hattiesburg Art Council (HAC) of Mississippi offers many opportunities for artists from all over the world. Right now, they are gearing up to announce the talented winners of the competitive Open Studio Front program. If you’re\u00a0an\u00a0arts nonprofit\u00a0and you have an arts\u00a0program\u00a0that is deserving of replication, write about it here\u00a0on\u00a0GrantNews\u00a0and look for funding for\u00a0Arts and Culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Artists from Multiple Disciplines<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The HAC Open Studio on Front program chooses artists from multiple disciplines such as visual, music, dance, theater and literary. It is an amazing opportunity for artists. It allows them to present their work for 7 consecutive weeks at the council’s Front Street location in downtown Hattiesburg.<\/p>\n

What the Council Looks for<\/strong><\/h6>\n

I got the chance to speak with Rebekah Stark Johnson, of the Council. She told me that the council\u00a0looks for artists that:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have open studio hours.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have people skills<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Have an elevator speech prepared for news crews<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Consider collaborative projects<\/p>\n

Collaboration<\/strong><\/h6>\n

The HAC loves to see collaboration. In particular, they recently had 2 artists (one visual artist and one creative writer) work together for the Women\u2019s Art Collective. You may wonder how a creative writer could display their work alongside a visual artist. Well, I asked and found out that she put up quotes from her work, made a coffee table book-like magazine with her own work and visual artists\u2019 work and posted her poetry to the walls next to the artwork. She also made presentations of her poetry.<\/p>\n

Interactive presentations<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Along with collaboration, the HAC encourages interactive presentations. Rebekah also informed me that they are exclusively looking for artists who will have open studio hours. Their goal is to have the door unlocked. She told me,<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, a band could have open studio hours for their rehearsal in which people can come and enjoy the process with them. The artists could explain their instruments and what makes them significant as artists.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Hattiesburg Arts Council Prepares Artists<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Rebekah thinks that the application process for competitive art programs prepares the artist for the real world. This is because as he or she acquires acclaim, an artist may need an artist statement to share with admirers. The artist’s statement may also help them prepare what she called an \u201celevator speech,\u201d to deliver to news crews. This is like a commercial speech.<\/p>\n

Talented artists come out of schools but they may not know how to market themselves. Opportunities like the Open Studio on Front afford them that experience. Rebekah\u00a0said,<\/p>\n

\u201cThe HAC mostly encourages artists to help with publicity like make their own flyers, prepare email blasts and write articles.\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

So, if you\u2019re a nonprofit that benefits the arts, check out The Hattiesburg Art Council! Maybe you can offer an excellent program like\u00a0the\u00a0HAC of Mississippi\u00a0Open Studio on Front.<\/p>\n

About the Author<\/strong>: Sabeen is a Masters in Public Health student. She is currently writing for GrantWatch.com and its affiliate websites.<\/em><\/p>\n

About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h6>\n

Libby Hikind<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, author of\u00a0The Queen of Grants: From Teacher to Grant Writer to CEO<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, founded\u00a0GrantWatch.com<\/em><\/strong>, the largest advanced grant search engine in the United States. The platform features over 10,000 active, verified, and human-curated grant opportunities in more than 60 funding categories. Additionally, it lists\u00a0grants for\u00a0nonprofits<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0grants for\u00a0small businesses<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0grants for\u00a0government agencies<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0grants for\u00a0Individuals<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

GrantWatch also offers innovative funding tools like the\u00a0AI Grant Writing Tool<\/a><\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0AI Grant Searching Tool<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0making it easier to find grants, track deadlines, and draft proposals. Members can upgrade to\u00a0MemberPlus+<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for complete grant details, eligibility criteria, and application information. With 21 powerful features, live customer support, and weekly\u00a0GrantTalk<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0podcast episodes, GrantWatch is the go-to resource for finding grants and turning funding opportunities into awarded grants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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