The Program’s Objectives
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Document and provide wider exposure for jazz music and the music of contemporary American composers.
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Develop audiences for contemporary American music through the creation and distribution of recorded music.
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Support the creation and production of new jazz recordings.
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Assist talented musicians of all ages in producing a professional recording for commercial distribution and self-promotion.
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Support organizations that provide music instruction, in all genres, and create and foster a new generation of musicians and appreciators.
Eligibility
As an artist you must have the capability to produce a studio-quality recording, can evidence a strong artistic track record and would clearly benefit from producing a recording in terms of artistic development, artistry and in furthering and preserving jazz.
Pathways To Jazz wants to be confident that you understand who your target audience/market for the recording is, and have a clear understanding of what you will gain from the recording, specifically how you will reach your audience and how you will help to further the objective of Pathways To Jazz to develop audiences and provide wider exposer for jazz.
Application Process
To apply for the 2020 Pathways To Jazz recording grant, musicians will need to submit a Letter of Intent for consideration (see link below). Musicians who have never been funded directly or indirectly by Pathways To Jazz will be considered first. Historically, grants have ranged from $1,000-$5,000; however, funding amounts will not be determined until applications are reviewed.
Letters of intent will be accepted between April 6-24, 2020 and the first 40 submissions will be considered. You will be asked to describe your project and participants, your experience and to provide a breakdown of your budget. Please be sure to include your website. Up to 20 applicants will be selected to apply and they will be notified and receive instructions by May 30. Please do not make inquiries of status prior to this date.
Selected applicants will complete the grant application through the Boulder County Arts Alliance website beginning June 1. Music samples will be requested at this time. The deadline to apply is 5pm on June 30, 2020; no applications will be accepted after this date.
Determinations will be made in July, and the applicant will be notified within the first three weeks of August. Those awarded a grant, will have until Dec. 31, 2021 to complete their project. A final report will also be due by this date.
Letter of Intent
The letter of intent is an online form that can be completed here.
Expectation
If you are awarded the grant, the expectation is that you will create a physical CD. Anything outside of those parameters can be proposed to Pathways To Jazz by the artist, and will be evaluated on a case- by-case basis.
FAQ
Q. What are the funding amounts and limits for a recording project?
A. Historically, the maximum amount given has been $5,000 per project.
Q. In the past Pathways To Jazz has only funded Colorado musicians, I am not from Colorado and/or some of the musicians I’d like to hire are not from Colorado?
A. In 2020, Pathways To Jazz will be funding both in- and out-of-state artists.
Q. What if I can create a recording, but do not have a place to record?
A. Pathways To Jazz can provide you with a resource for a local, high-quality recording studio. Recording prices are not discounted however.
Q. Can I apply for more funding if I have been previously funded by Pathways To Jazz? A. A musician will not be funded in two consecutive years.
Q. I have more questions – who should I ask? A. Please contact info@bouldercountyarts.org
| What | Grant Opportunities, Music | |
| When | Letters of intent accepted between April 6-24, 2020 and selected applicants will be provided more instructions | |
| Where | Boulder, CO | |
| Cost | Free | |
| Contact | info@bouldercountyarts.org | |
| Website | www.bouldercountyarts.org |