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Ballard Alliance Public Art Support Grant

BALLARD ALLIANCE PUBLIC ART SUPPORT GRANT

Public art provides a variety of benefits to our neighborhood, such as enhancing our community identity, contributing to Ballard’s sense of place, adding vibrancy, promoting culture, and creating opportunities for local artists. Sometimes, there can be obstacles to navigating a public art installation. The Ballard Alliance created the Public Art Support Grant program to help artists and business owners overcome obstacles in creating public art projects such as murals, sculptures, and other installations. This grant program aims to provide a little extra support to bring project ideas to life.

Are you an artist, business owner or property owner that needs extra support to make your project a reality? Please apply for a Ballard Alliance Public Art Support Grant. Details about the program and how to apply below.

AWARD DETAILS + TIMELINE + ELIGIBILITY + SELECTION PROCESS

Grant recipients will receive:  

  • Funds of $1,000 for the proposed public art project (i.e. mural, sculpture, etc.) 
  • Support from the Ballard Alliance Public Art Committee (i.e. artist recruitment and other advice to assist project implementation) 

Timeline: 

  • Opens March 7, 2025  
  • Closes May 1, 2025 
  • Awarded notifications by June 1, 2025 

Who can apply?  

  • A “project manager” of the proposed project such as: a business or property owner of the proposed location, a resident within the BIA, or the artist of the proposed project. 
  • Please note – only projects located within the BIA boundary qualify for the grant. 

Selection Process: 
To apply, please fill out the grant application by May 1, 2025. Your application will be reviewed by the Public Realm Manager, and final awards will be determined by the Ballard Alliance Public Art Committee. Projects that meet the following “evaluation criteria” will receive priority.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  1. Creative Value: What is the vision of the project? Does it bring something unique to Ballard?
  2. Community Impact: Is the project located in a space that receives high foot traffic? How will the community benefit from your project? Is there a specific audience you are hoping to capture in this project?
  3. Artist Opportunity: Does this project create an opportunity for an artist who has not had representation in Ballard before?
  4. Feasibility: Is the project relatively simple to implement? Are there approvals required from property owners or permits required by the City of Seattle? Is the wall or area conducive to your project proposal?

*Please note: You are encouraged to apply, even if you are unable to answer all of the application questions at this time.*

APPLY FOR THE GRANT HERE!

QUESTIONS + CONTACT US

Do you have questions about project eligibility, feasibility or general questions about the program? Please email Wren Wilson at wren@ballardalliance.com.

Ballard Alliance Public Art Committee

The Ballard Alliance Public Art Committee (BAPAC), a committee of the Ballard Alliance, was formed in 2018 to incorporate more public art throughout the streets of Ballard. The BAPAC includes local artisans, residents, and people who work in the area – all with a passion for public art. The committee is dedicated to facilitating public art projects in the Ballard neighborhood while ensuring that the needs and values of the community are upheld throughout the process of these projects.

learn more about BAPAC