ARTS Announcements: MRH Artist Grant Opportunity, Alpay Scholarship Exhibition and Lomita Calendar Art Contest

The Harbor Area and Los Angeles has art grants opportunities available right now. Find the latest in arts grants news below.

MRH Artist Grant Opportunity

Angels Gate Cultural Center has been invited to nominate artists from our community for projects to be funded by the MRH Fund for Artists, in partnership with the 18th Street Arts Center. Each artist will receive a one-time grant of $2,000 to realize their project to further their art practice. The purpose of the fund is to provide artists with support to expand their creative reach through the realization of a defined art project or avenue of exploration they are looking to fund, which is made possible with the MRH grant. AGCC recently hosted the MRH 2023 cohort exhibition, Seven Visions X Seven Artists.

Interested artists should demonstrate the following:

Artists should have a clearly defined use for the funds, be willing to meet with the other selected artists during the funding cycle and present their project at the close of the grant year.

Must demonstrate a commitment to their art practice and propose a clearly defined project/artwork or goal that they want to realize.

Must be interested in meeting other artists who work in a variety of creative media, and can commit to being part of a cohort to share ideas, foster creativity, and build community.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete this Google Form: https://tinyurl.com/MRH-Fund-for-artists with requested files uploaded directly to the form by  11:59 p.m., March 13. If nominated, the artist will be responsible for submitting a formal application for consideration. 

Allow two business days for replies to questions regarding the google form application. A reply cannot be guaranteed by the submission deadline to questions submitted after March 11.

Email sarah@angelsgateart.org if you have any questions about this opportunity or application form.

Now Trending: 8th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition

$5,000 Cash Prize

Current art and media students from Southern California colleges and universities are invited to submit engaging new work to be showcased in Palos Verdes Art Center’s 8th Annual Alpay Scholarship Exhibition, Now Trending. One $5000 cash prize will be awarded. In addition, the scholarship winner will be considered for inclusion in future PVAC exhibitions. This call is open only to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in Southern California. 

All media will be considered, including but not limited to: painting, drawing, printing, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fiber art, photography, video, film, VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), installation art, performance art, and mixed media.

JUROR: Lawrence Yun

Yun is a Los Angeles artist and a Professor of Art at CSU-Fullerton. He has exhibited in galleries and museums throughout California. Yun’s works are represented in various private and public permanent collections, including Sony Pictures, The Franklin Mint, and Terranea Resort. Additionally, his work can be seen in both television programs and movies.

Time: June 8 to July 6, Free to apply through April 19 

Details: Apply at http://tinyurl.com/Artists-call-for-entry; 310-541-2479

Venue: Palos Verdes Art Center/Beverly G. Alpay Center for Arts Education

5504 Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes

Artists and Residents of Lomita

You are invited to be a part of the City of Lomita’s 60th Anniversary Calendar Art Contest. Help celebrate this milestone by showcasing your artistic talent and contributing to the visual representation of a vibrant community. Selected artworks will be featured in the City of Lomita 60th Anniversary Calendar, and the winning entries will receive special recognition.

If you have any questions, contact communications@lomitacity.com

Details: https://lomitacity.com/60th-anniversary-calendar