Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP)

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Published: Aug 2, 2017

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: chicago_contracts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to JAY ALAN YIM — $2,000

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About This Opportunity

Services contract award: Individual Artist. By Department OF Cultural Affairs in United States, culture & heritage. Awarded to JAY ALAN YIM (USD 2K, Aug 2017).

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage sector, with a focus on Arts. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 2,000.

Published through Chicago Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the culture and heritage sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

This tender opportunity, originating from the United States, is for the Department of Cultural Affairs under a Comptroller-Other contract type. The procurement seeks to establish support for individual artists through the Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP). This program is designed to foster artistic creation, professional development, and the presentation of new or existing work by artists across various disciplines within the city.

The Department of Cultural Affairs is committed to enriching Chicago's cultural landscape by providing direct financial assistance to artists. This grants program typically invites applications from individual artists working in fields such as visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, media arts, and interdisciplinary arts. Applicants are generally expected to demonstrate a strong artistic practice, a clear project proposal, and a capacity to complete the proposed work.

While specific grant amounts and project scopes will vary, typical requirements for such programs include a detailed project budget, a narrative describing the artistic intent and impact, and evidence of past artistic achievements through a portfolio or work samples. Eligibility criteria often focus on residency within the city and a commitment to artistic practice as a primary occupation. The contracting authority, the Department of Cultural Affairs, aims to identify artists whose projects will contribute significantly to the cultural vitality and accessibility of the arts for the Chicago community.

This procurement represents an investment in the city's creative talent and its enduring cultural legacy.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Chicago Contracts and was originally published on August 2, 2017. Last refreshed 5 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS has issued 2,440 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 2,440 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Education & Training, and Media & Communications. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Chicago Contracts. Most recent publication: April 1, 2022.

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Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Is this tender still open?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

JAY ALAN YIM was awarded the contract for $2,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.