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 ANDY ORTMANN — $4,000

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About This Opportunity

culture & heritage services contract awarded in United States: Individual Artist. By Department OF Cultural Affairs. Awarded to ANDY ORTMANN (USD 4K, Aug 2017).

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage and finance and banking sectors, 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 4,000.

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, originating from the United States and managed by the Department of Cultural Affairs in Chicago, seeks to award grants through its Individual Artist Grants Program (IAP). The procurement, classified under Comptroller-Other contract types, aims to support individual artists by providing financial assistance for their creative projects and artistic development. While specific details of the awarded contract to vendor Andy Ortmann are not fully disclosed, this program generally involves a competitive application process where artists present proposals for new works, exhibitions, performances, or other artistic endeavors.

Typical requirements for such grants often include a demonstrated history of artistic achievement, a clear and compelling project proposal outlining artistic goals and expected outcomes, a detailed budget, and a curriculum vitae or artist statement. The Department of Cultural Affairs typically seeks to foster artistic innovation and contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago. This initiative underscores a commitment to empowering individual creators and enriching the community through diverse artistic expressions. The selection process usually involves review by a panel of arts professionals who assess artistic merit, feasibility, and potential impact.

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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How much was the contract awarded for?

ANDY ORTMANN was awarded the contract for $4,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

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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.