JumpstART Commission Proposal Page READ THIS FIRST, PLEASE!In our conversations with artists and panelists, we heard from quite a few folks that non-writer artists would love to have some non-text-based ways to communicate their ideas. This makes sense! When your first language is music or movement or charcoal pencil, that's how you show your truest self. We've created our JumpstART Commissions proposal page with this in mind. We hope it works well for you! GENERAL INFOWhat's your name? (If your project includes collaborating artists, please list the contact person for this proposal.)* First Last Your email (please check for accuracy)* Your mailing address: Street, City, State, Zip (please check for accuracy)*Your phone number*Please list your website and/or social media handles. If there is more than one collaborator, please list sites and/or social media handles for all collaborators--and any group site or handles.*For example, if your band is applying, please list the band's website and the bass player, lead singer, drummer, and sound engineer's websites/social media, too.Please note where you and/or your project collaborators live. (If you have collaborators, check all that apply.)* Northeast Chatham (Pittsboro, Bynum, Chapel Hill, Apex) Northwest Chatham (Siler City, Silk Hope) Southeast Chatham (Moncure, Corinth) Southwest Chatham (Bonlee, Bear Creek, Goldston, Bennett) Outside Chatham County Which arts discipline(s) will be represented in your project? Please check all that apply.* Music Theatre Visual Dance Literary Film Other If you answered "Other," please describe briefly below.*ARTISTIC MERITJumpstART Commissions are intended for artists at varying levels of experience. Please don't count yourself out if you've never received a commission before.Please list three ways audiences have experienced your work in the past three to five years. Include the name of the work(s), a venue/location/patron (unless anonymous), and the year. If you're new to self-defining as an artist--or are returning to your art after a long break--and you don't have three ways from the past three to five years, please give that context here.*This could include public performances, exhibitions, sales or commissions to specific patrons, online writing, and/or many pathways not listed here. Character limit: 1,000.We need one work sample. Do you prefer to upload your work sample (documents and photos only), or link to your work sample (documents, photos, audio, video)?* I prefer to upload. I prefer to link. Please upload one work sample here.*Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 100 MB. This upload option is for documents and photos only.Please share the link for your work sample here.* YOUR PROPOSED JUMPSTART PROJECTIs your project individual (one artist) or collaborative (more than one)?* Individual Collaborative Please list the names, art discipline, and county of residence for all collaborators.*We require that at least one collaborator live in Chatham. Percentage of collaborators living in Chatham will be a factor in funding decisions, but it's not the only factor. Character limit: 750.What's the name of the Chatham County location you've chosen as the focus/inspiration for your JumpstART Commission?*Please note: This place will be publicly associated with your work, so please be sure that's comfortable both for you and for persons associated with the place.We'd like to know a bit about the location you've chosen to explore with this project--as well as why it inspires you for this commission. How would you prefer to answer this question?* I prefer to type a text answer into the application. I prefer to upload images (drawings with my notes or photos or something else!) that answer this question. I prefer to share a link with images, an audio recording, or a video clip that answers this question. Alrighty, go ahead and type your answer here.*1,000 characters max.Please upload your muse-related images here.* Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 3. This upload option is for images only. Please note there is a maximum file size, and a maximum of 3 images can be uploaded. If you need more space, please consider the link option instead.Please share the link for your inspiration answer in images, audio, or video here.* Excellent! Now, this is where we want to know some details about your proposed project. Who will do what? What will you do? When will you make it/rehearse it/create it? Where will you work on it?* I prefer to type a text answer into the application. I prefer to upload images (drawings with my notes or photos or something else!) that answer this question. I prefer to share a link with images, an audio recording, or a video clip that answers this question. Your project description should be clear and specific, whether it's in words, images, sound, or video. The panel will want to understand if it is achievable.Alrighty, go ahead and type your project description answer here.*2,500 characters max.Please upload your images that answer the project description question here.* Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 3. This upload option is for images only. Please note there is a maximum file size, and a maximum of 3 images can be uploaded. If you need more space, please consider the link option instead.Please share the link for your project description answer in images, audio, or video here.* Please share an idea or two you have for the interactive element of the public showing of your work. We understand that this might change as your project develops. The panel wants to see evidence that you're thinking about this in a way that's integral to the conception of the work. (If you don't know what we're talking about, please see the FAQ for more info and a few examples.)* I prefer to type a text answer into the application. I prefer to upload images (drawings with my notes or photos or something else!) that answer this question. I prefer to share a link with images, an audio recording, or a video clip that answers this question. Sounds good. Go ahead and type your answer about an interactive element here.*1,000 characters max.Please upload your images that answer the interactive element question here.* Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 3. This upload option is for images only. Please note there is a maximum file size, and a maximum of 3 images can be uploaded. If you need more space, please consider the link option instead.Please share the link for your interactive elements answer in images, audio, or video here.* Do you already have some bit or piece of this in progress? A mood board or a collection of textures? In your journal or your sketchbook? Noodling around on your guitar? A few sequences of choreography you marked out in your living room? If so, here's your spot to share it. **Please note: This is not required! Only include it if it helps you get your project idea across to the panel.*** I prefer to type a text answer into the application. I prefer to upload images or a document to answer this question. I prefer to share a link with images, an audio recording, or a video clip to answer this question. I'm not quite at this point yet with my idea. Please go ahead and type your answer about an in-progress bit of work here.*1,500 characters max.Please upload your images or document with in-progress bits of imagery or text here.* Drop files here or Select files Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 100 MB, Max. files: 3. This upload option is for images only. Please note there is a maximum file size, and a maximum of 3 images can be uploaded. If you need more space, please consider the link option instead.Please share the link for your in-progress bits of image, audio, or video here.* Please confirm that at least 75% of the $1,000 commission will pay artists--including you.* I confirm. This is a requirement of the JumpstART initiative.Expense Budget for Your JumpstART Project*Expense ItemCost List each expense item and the cost of each item. Example expense items: Artist fees, rehearsal space, wi-fi bill for one month, paint, fabric, etc. (Click the plus sign to the right to add more rows.) Remember that at least 75% of the total funding must be spent to pay artists or arts-workers--including the person applying.Consent for Public Sharing of Work and Reporting Requirements* We/I agree.We/I agree to participate in a public sharing of JumpstART Commission work on April 25, 2027 at ClydeFEST, as arranged by the Chatham Arts Council. I understand that I will need to be in attendance for the duration of the event as well as set up and break down (~6hrs total). I/We agree to complete a brief report form upon completion of this project in order to meet with state funding requirements.How did you learn about this grant opportunity? Please check all that apply.* CAC website CAC email JumpstART recipients' email Chatham Chatlist Social media Word of mouth Other Please share anything else you think it's important for our panelists to know as they consider your proposal.Character limit: 750.BEFORE YOU PRESS GOAfter you submit, you'll see a link to a totally anonymous feedback form about the proposal structure. It's exactly 3 super-quick questions, and we'd be real grateful for your answers on that.