Funder: Washington State Arts Commission
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: One-time grants of up to $3,000
Summary: Supports military-connected Washington residents pursuing an art practice for personal development, professional growth, and well-being.
Key Information: Payments depend on attendance at the first and last sessions of an eight-week online class.
Description
The Self-directed Art Practice (SAP) Grant is offered by the Washington State Arts Commission through its Wellness, Arts, and Military (WAM) program. It helps eligible military-connected individuals cover costs associated with taking time to practice art, whether beginning a creative practice or returning to a long-standing interest.
The program supports personal and professional development through visual arts, literary arts, dance, music, theatre, media arts, and traditional or folk arts. Its goals include self-expression, connection, discovery, community building, and improved physical, social, and emotional well-being. Alongside self-directed practice, grantees participate in an eight-week online Design Thinking for Creative Expression class to learn strategies for planning, tracking, and completing their art projects.
