Harper Arts Touring Fund Grant
The Harper Arts Touring Fund Grant supports travel and freight costs for artists and organizations to bring arts presentations and exhibitions to communities throughout Alaska, expanding access to cultural experiences statewide.
Funder: Alaska State Council on the Arts
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 90 days before planned activity)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,500 (individual community) or $10,500 (multi-community tour); covers up to 75% of direct travel and freight per tour.
Summary: Supports Alaska arts organizations and artists in touring arts presentations and exhibitions to communities across the state.
Key Information: Maximum two grants per presenter per fiscal year; eligible for nonprofits, tribal entities, schools, and government units.
Description
The Harper Arts Touring Fund Grant, administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, provides financial support to facilitate touring arts activities throughout Alaska. The program aims to increase access to high-quality performing arts, visual arts, and cultural exhibitions, especially in communities with limited regular access to such experiences. Funding is intended to subsidize travel and freight expenses for touring artists and exhibitions, fostering collaboration between artists and communities and promoting cultural exchange and engagement statewide.
