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A good submission will provide the juror or assessor with the information necessary to enable them to judge your proposal. In many cases, less is more. That is the challenge!
Research the application form before you start! Begin checking that you can provide all the information necessary to answer all the various parts/criteria of the application. This may include:
- Objectives.
- Project Description.
- Artistic Vision Statement.
- Schedule of Activity.
- List of personnel.
- Outcome of the project and its prospective benefits to your artistic development/career.
- Budget.
- Support material that may include your resume, biographies of the artists involved in the project and video.
Take time to prepare! At least two to three weeks before the deadline begin writing your proposal based on the application's questions/criteria. Ask a colleague to read the submission as if they were jurying the decision. This will help clarify the material and identify missing information. Do not be afraid to edit your writing. If writing is not your skill, you can submit in point form.
Take time to prepare your budget! Budgets are a critical part of the submission. They need to be well researched, clear and accurate.
Proofread your submission! This will avoid confused information in the submission.
Prepare your support material! Always, label the support material in order to identify your work. Do not, unless requested, send press material. See Video.
Request, in advance, letters of support! Some applications require letters of support. Do not assume your teacher, Artistic Director or friend can prepare this letter at the last minute. Give them lots of time and help them by providing a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Presentation. Put page numbers on your material and, if possible, your name on each page as a header or footer. Allow for one-inch margins and use no less than ten-point font. Choose a font that is easy to read, such as "Arial". This is not a poster! Legibility and simplicity are the rule.
Article originally contributed by Myles Warren
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