ArtSpark Grant Application 2026/27
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  • ArtSpark Grant Application 2026

  • IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT APPLICANTS CONTACT THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS PROJECT IDEAS BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS.

  • Qualifying Questions

  • Are you currently a full-time student engaging in higher education?*
  • If yes, will you be graduating by July 1, 2026?*
  • Will you be 18 years or older by May 1, 2026?*
  • Have you previously been awarded an ArtSpark Grant?*
  • If yes, was it before 2023?*
  • Have you been a resident of Acadiana for at least one year prior to the application deadline and expect to maintain residency in the region during the award period?*
  • You are not eligible for this program.

    • Career Stage 
    • Please select an option based on the number of years you have documented artistic practice.
    • Artist/Applicant Information 
    • Format: (000) 000-0000.
    • Do you have a different mailing address?*
    • Artistic Merit 
    • 0/4000
    • 0/2000
    • 0/2000
    • Proposed project start date*
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    • Proposed project end date*
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    • Project Location/s

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    • Artistic Excellence 
    • 0/2000
    • 0/4000
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    • ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE: Listed below are eligible/recognized artistic disciplines for this program. Please check the primary artistic discipline(s) of the artist/applicant.*
    • Work Samples

      WORK SAMPLES are crucial for evaluating the quality of production projects. The work samples you submit should demonstrate the artistic excellence and artistic merit of your project. You can either submit your Culturalyst profile link or see guidelines for required uploads. Samples should be recent, of high quality, and as relevant to the project as possible. To set up a Culturalyst profile, head to acadiana.culturalyst.com.
    • Will you be providing a link to your Acadiana.Culturalyst.com profile or will you be uploading files of your work samples?*
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    • Professional Development 
    • The mission of Lafayette Economic Development Authority (LEDA) is to catalyze job growth that will lead to a strong and diversified economy, and a lot of the education, guidance, and resource connections are extremely beneficial to anyone pursuing an entrepreneurial path. LEDA is committed to help you develop a professional career as an artist.

      For assistance in how to answer the following questions, please review the Guidelines about Small Business Development.

    • 0/2000
    • 0/2000
    • 0/2000
  • Demographics (Optional)

    We are committed to accountability and use data as an essential tool to understand who our programs reach. This information is being collected for tracking and reporting purposes and does not affect eligibility or selection.
  • Do you identify as being part of the LGBTQI+ community?
  • Are you a veteran?
  • Would you consider your self to have a disability?
  • Race/Ethnicity
  • What is your age range?
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