Amplify Art is a crowdfunding program that builds community support for and raises awareness of creative projects happening in Northeast Indiana. Amplify Art is made possible with support from PNC Bank.

Donors give online to support selected projects during a two-week campaign. All donations collected filter through Arts United, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, making them tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.

Amplify Art is a competitive grant program. Due to available grant funding, a maximum of five projects will be selected per cycle. Priority will be given to artistic projects meeting at least one (1) of the following criteria:

  • Project led by or involving BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) artists
  • Project designed to reach underserved communities within Northeast Indiana
  • Project supporting early childhood education (ages 0-5)

Proposed projects must take place between December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2025.

How It Works

Here’s the breakdown:

  • Five (5) Amplify Art participants will be selected from eligible applications
  • Arts United will set up and manage the online giving platform for your project – participants get every donation made to their campaign
  • All donations will be matched 1:1 (up to $2,000) – thanks to PNC Bank

Participants selected for Amplify Art will have a fundraising amount of $4,000 posted publicly. Since PNC Bank is matching all donations 1:1 (up to $2,000) – this means you will need to crowdfund $2,000 to reach your total goal.

Any donations received above and beyond $4,000 will not be matched, but still given to the Amplify Art participant.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should review the full Guidelines, Application Packet, and Evaluation Criteria prior to submitting their request.

Individuals, art collectives, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies may apply. Applicants are considered from the following counties: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, Kosciusko, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells and Whitley.

Fall 2024 Amplify Art Timeline

Application Timeline

  • Application Opens: August 2024
  • Application Support Webinar: Recording available here
  • Applications Due: September 13, 2024
  • Award Notification: By October 1, 2024
  • Participant Workshop: By appointment before October 9, 2024
  • Fundraising Cycle: October 14 – October 25, 2024

Questions?

For assistance, contact Rachelle Reinking at rreinking@artsunited.org