MicroGrant Dinner
A MicroGrant Dinner is a ticketed event that includes artists' presentations, a contribution towards a local art project, and dinner.
Selected artists pitch their projects to the guests. After all the presentations are given, guests vote on their favorite project.
The winning artist takes home the ticket proceeds as a microgrant to assist with their project.
The MicroGrant Dinner will not be held in 2025. A 2026 date will
be announced soon! If you're interested in learning
more about the program, connect with Daphne at ddickens@desmoinesartsfestival.org
Special thanks to West End Architectural Salvage for hosting the MicroGrant Dinner!
What is a microgrant?
The goal of a MicroGrant is to provide an opportunity for individuals or groups to launch a concept/project, continue to build upon a project, or to put the finishing touches on a project. By presenting in front of an audience, the selected presenters have the opportunity to connect with community members they may not normally cross paths with. The MicroGrant amount is dependent on the number of tickets sold - usually around $1,000.
How Does It Work?
Creative's of all disciplines are encouraged to submit their project. A committee will review the submissions, looking for at minimum, five viable projects to participate in the dinner. Selected creatives will be notified on September 12 and will meet with ARTSwork staff prior to the dinner to review their presentation. If the minimum number of presenting creatives is not met, the submission process and event will be re-launched at a later date. Click the box below to submit your project.
Questions?
Connect with Daphne at ddickens@desmoinesartsfestival.org
Ticket Information
The MicroGrant Dinner is a ticketed event with presentations by local artists seeking community support for their next creative project. Enjoy dinner and drinks as artists share their ideas in PechaKucha style presentations. You'll then vote on your favorite project. The artist with the most popular vote receives proceeds generated from ticket sales as a microgrant for their project. Each ticket includes a catered dinner from Gateway Market. A cash bar will be available.
Event Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. doors/dinner, 6 p.m. presentations begin
Location: West End Architectural Salvage, 22 9th Street, Des Moines, IA. Parking is available in lots directly to the west & south of the building, along with metered street parking.
Ticket Price: $45 / Tickets available: 75
Previous microgrant recipients:
Laura Formanek: Woman of Achievement Bridge interactive light installation
Seso Marentes: Iowa's First Chicano Art Park
Basi White: Motion Comic Animation film event
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