Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP)

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS

Published: Aug 29, 2017

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

Source: chicago_contracts

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to LIA KOHL — $3,600

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About This Opportunity

Services contract award: Individual Artist. By Department OF Cultural Affairs in United States, culture & heritage. Awarded to LIA KOHL (USD 4K, Aug 2017).

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Arts and Financial Regulation. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 3,600.

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

The City of Chicago, through its Department of Cultural Affairs, is seeking proposals for its Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP).

This procurement aims to identify and support individual artists residing in Chicago, fostering the vibrant arts and culture sector within the city. The program, categorized under Comptroller-Other contracts, signifies direct funding and partnership opportunities for artists.

This tender is designed to attract a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including but not limited to visual arts, performing arts, literary arts, and media arts. Applicants will typically be required to demonstrate a strong artistic vision, a clear project proposal with defined artistic and community engagement goals, and a history of artistic practice. Eligibility criteria will likely focus on residency within Chicago, artistic merit, and the potential impact of the proposed project on the local cultural landscape.

Successful applicants can expect to receive grant funding to support the creation, development, and presentation of new artistic work. This may encompass materials, studio space, artist fees, or project-related expenses. The Department of Cultural Affairs is committed to investing in the talent of Chicago's artists, recognizing their crucial role in enriching the city's cultural fabric and contributing to its economic vitality. Further details regarding the application process, evaluation criteria, and specific funding amounts will be provided in the full tender documentation.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Chicago Contracts and was originally published on August 29, 2017. Last refreshed 4 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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LIA KOHL was awarded the contract for $3,600. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

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