{"id":278,"date":"2015-01-07T16:38:07","date_gmt":"2015-01-07T16:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=278"},"modified":"2026-04-13T13:22:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:22:23","slug":"aroostook-creative-network","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/about\/aroostook-creative-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Aroostook Creative Network Micro Grants"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>About Aroostook Creative Network:<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0 The Aroostook Creative Network supports artists across Aroostook County by providing funding opportunities, professional development, and community connections that strengthen the region\u2019s creative economy.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:26% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5464 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/ACN_final_ORANGE-2048x2048.png 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Micro-Grants for Artists <\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>______________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications Open:<\/strong> <strong> April 13, 202<\/strong>6<br><strong>Deadline:\u00a0 May 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.<br>Maximum Award: $<\/strong>1,000<br><strong>Required Match: None<\/strong><br><strong>Award Cycle: July 1, 2026, to June 30, 202<\/strong>7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cognitoforms.com\/WintergreenArtsCenter\/MicroGrantProgram2026\">APPLY FOR GRANT HERE <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GUIDELINES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aroostook Creative Network provides micro-grants up to $1,000 maximum to individual artists who live and work in Aroostook County, Maine.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application deadline is MAY 20, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Aroostook Creative Network<\/strong>&nbsp;offers micro-grants to Aroostook County artists for the creation of work and the advancement of your artistic goals. You can create new or existing work, enhance your artistic skills and abilities, participate in opportunities that will benefit your career, and improve your ability to share your art with the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The micro-grant program is administered by Wintergreen Arts Center. Applications will be reviewed by a review panel of community-based artists and arts\/cultural advocates from southern, central, and northern Aroostook County. Funding was made possible by the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CRITERIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applicants must be 18 years or older.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects must take place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<strong>Ineligible Expenses:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Debt or loan repayment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment purchases over $5,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home office or home studio rent and expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities and courses for which undergraduate or graduate level education is given<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that support or oppose a particular political party or candidate for public office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects that are exclusive to members of a particular faith group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This micro-grant has limited funds. For information and help with applications, contact Allyson Midgley, Wintergreen Arts Center at wintergreenarts@gmail.com or 630-352-8041.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Supporting Material<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>To include images, sound, videos, or writing samples to support your application, please send the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Images:<\/strong>&nbsp;Acceptable Formats- JPG, PNG, PDF. Up to three images may be uploaded. No larger than 3MB images may be submitted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Audio:<\/strong>&nbsp;Acceptable Formats &#8211; MP3. Up to 3 audio files may be submitted. Include only material intended for panel review.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Video:<\/strong>&nbsp;Acceptable Formats &#8211; MP4, WMV, YouTube, Vimeo. 3-5 minutes max. run time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Writing Samples:<\/strong>&nbsp;Acceptable Format- PDF. 12 pt, Times New Roman font. Up to three writing samples may be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REVIEW PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Submitted applications are first reviewed by staff for completion, eligibility, and funding guidelines. Applications are then reviewed by a panel of arts and culture professionals from all parts of Aroostook County. Panelists will review, discuss, and score each application. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AWARD PROCESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your application is funded, you enter into a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Wintergreen Arts Center. You must comply with all requirements stated in that agreement. Your award money will be mailed to you by late July 2025. You may need to pay costs upfront with your own money and then be reimbursed when you receive payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All applicants are notified, whether approved or declined, by email. If you receive an award, you will also receive future emails with next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>REPORTING<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Awardees are required to submit a report on how your grant helped you and any additional details you\u2019d like to share with us. Questions will be sent to awardees. The final report date is May 14, 2027. A final report is a requirement to apply and receive funding for the next round of micro-grants. You can send your final report by email to wintergreenarts@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SCORING CRITERIA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Merit and Impact &#8211; 50%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How the project will support and positively impact the artist\u2019s goals and practice in meaningful and clearly identified ways.&nbsp;<strong><em>As expressed through the answers to question #4 and question #5.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artistic Excellence &#8211; 25% &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As demonstrated in skills and techniques, the artist&#8217;s creative process shows a unique vision or perspective, and the work is meaningful and has clearly identified ways to an intended audience.&nbsp;<strong><em>As expressed through the answers to question # 2, question #4, and supporting uploads.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Planning &#8211; 25%<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>How it relates to the proposed project, partners\/collaborators involved, the budget, and goals with clear descriptions and details of the outcome. Plus, details provided that helps make a convincing case that this project will succeed.&nbsp;<strong><em>As expressed through the answers to question #1 and question #3.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:24% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MAC_LOGO-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5444 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MAC_LOGO-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MAC_LOGO-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MAC_LOGO-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MAC_LOGO-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wintergreenarts.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/MAC_LOGO.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color\">Funding for the Aroostook Creative Network Micro-Grant Program is made possible from the Maine Arts Commission, an independent state agency supported by the National Endowment for the Arts. The program is administered by the Wintergreen Arts Center.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Aroostook Creative Network:\u00a0 The Aroostook Creative Network supports artists across Aroostook County by providing funding opportunities, professional development, and community connections that strengthen the region\u2019s creative economy. 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