2023 BANF Artist Awards
The 2023 BANF Artist Awards is a initiative that will provide a one-time investment of up to $20,000 each to 50 artists who are members of Greater Houston’s Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and/or other community of color (BIPOC).
These awards are an investment in the artists and their commitment to Houston’s communities of color.
Who Can Apply?
Please make sure you read the grant guidelines and application worksheet before submitting your application
Self-identify as a member of a BIPOC community
Have an operating residence and serve in the 9-County Region of Greater Houston for the past 24 months1
1Eligible counties:
Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties
Be at least 21 years old
Apply to the 2023 BANF Artist Awards
Please make sure you read the grant guidelines and application worksheet before submitting your application
For further questions please visit our FAQ section
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Upcoming Events
Latino Artist Cram For the Exam
- BANF individual artists info and application help session. English & Spanish
- Saturday, February 4, 2023 18, 2 pm – 3:30 pm
- Applicant Support
- MECA. Register for the event here.
Applicant Help Session
- Friday, February 10, 6 – 7:15 p.m.
- The Ensemble Theatre
- More details and registration link forthcoming. Check back!
Sign up for virtual, 15-minute one-on-one virtual help sessions here.
- One-on-one sessions are available until February 12.
- Register at least one day before your session.
- You will receive a Zoom link to speak to a BANF community consultant or staff member.
- Prepare for your session by focusing on a topic or question to talk about.
- You will be asked to share what that specific topic is when you sign up.
https://calendly.com/houstonbanf/one-on-one-session-for-applicant-questions