Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Two West Philadelphia Grant Opportunities
December 16, 2024
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Paul Robeson House & Museum, West Philadelphia Arts Council, and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation are thrilled to announce the second round of West Philadelphia Creative Grants and the inaugural Artist Residency opportunity at the Paul Robeson House & Museum.
The Paul Robeson House & Museum will begin accepting applications for both opportunities on December 16, 2024, and continuing through January 17, 2025.
For more information and to apply for West Philadelphia Creative Grants and the Artist Residency opportunity, please visit the Paul Robeson House & Museum website.
Decisions will be made in February 2025 for the Artist Residency opportunity and in March 2025 for the West Philadelphia Creative Grants.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for a West Philadelphia Creative Grant or the Paul Robeson House & Museum Artist Residency.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Applicants must reside, work in, or have significant ties to the West Philadelphia community.
- Applicants must create work that fits within or responds to the histories or traditions of Black artists.
Applicants are welcome to apply for both a West Philadelphia Creative Grant and the Artist Residency opportunity. The Artist Residency award decisions will be made before awards are determined for West Philadelphia Creative Grants. Please note that if you receive the Artist Residency opportunity, you will not additionally receive a West Philadelphia Creative Grant in this round of applications.
Additionally, if you received a grant in the first round of West Philadelphia Creative Grants, awarded in fall 2024, you cannot apply again during this second round. You can, however, still apply for the Artist Residency opportunity.
If you require assistance with an application or have questions, please email artcouncil@paulrobesonhouse.org.
West Philadelphia Arts Council
The West Philadelphia Arts Council was formed to establish ongoing dialogue about resources needed to support arts and culture in West Philadelphia and manage a sub-granting program supporting artists and arts activities in the community. A complete list of council members is available on the Paul Robeson House & Museum website.
Paul Robeson House & Museum
Paul Robeson House & Museum (PRHM) is located in West Philadelphia and was the final home of artist, actor, and activist Paul Leroy Robeson. Founded by the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance (WPCA), PRHM keeps Paul Robeson’s legacy alive by supporting the values he stood for—social and economic justice, racial equity, artistic excellence, and the power of art as a force for fundamental social change. PRHM is a museum, cultural space, and community center serving West Philadelphia and the world. Since its founding in 1984 (and the founding of PRHM in 1994), the WPCA has connected the community to the arts through workshops, gallery shows, author talks, and concerts.
William Penn Foundation
The William Penn Foundation, founded in 1945 by Otto and Phoebe Haas, is committed to expanding access to resources and opportunities that promote a more vital and just city and region for all. The foundation does this through funding programs in the Philadelphia region in arts and culture, children and families, democracy and civic initiatives, environment and public space, and workforce training and services.
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation
The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation is a key advocate and critical support system for the arts at the University of Pennsylvania. The Sachs Program promotes creative practices and practitioners across all university schools and programs, arts and cultural centers, and through the many partnerships and collaborations that connect Penn to the world at large.