Empowering the Arts

The Anne McKee Artists Fund & Tennessee Williams Theatre Annual Joint Performance Grant

Calling all Keys Performance Artists. This grant is for you!

Stage the production of your dreams at the Tennessee Williams Cabaret

 

The successful grant applicant in the Performing Arts (e.g. music, film, dance, comedy or theater) will get the opportunity to stage their performance at the Tennessee Williams Theater Cabaret along with lighting and sound assistance, valued at $9,000.  They will also receive $5,000 in grant money to support the production.

Marketing assistance will be provided via Social Media, Press Releases and collaboration with music and arts associations throughout the Keys.

NOTE: Performing artists may apply for either the $2000 AMAF grant or the new JOINT PERFORMANCE GRANT. All JOINT PERFORMANCE GRANT applications, if they are not chosen, will be reviewed for a standard AMAF grant - maximum $2000 award.

GRANT APPLICATIONS open March 1, 2024 at McKeeFund.org

GENERAL INFORMATION to be included in the Grant Application

Preparation – grant applicant will describe:

  • Concept ideas (e.g. Barbershop quartet, Shirley Bassey playlist, comedy routine)

  • Sample audio and/or video, script, etc. must be included

  • Milestone dates for song list, rehearsals, etc.

  • Budget for preparation, advertising and performance

Grant applications open March 1st and close March 31st, 2024

  • Selection early April

  • 50% of the Grant is given at an awards ceremony in May 2024

  • Remainder upon completion of the Grant

TWT and McKee will choose one Performance project each year for this joint grant

SELECTION CRITERIA

  1. Residents of the Florida Keys

  2. Financial need

  3. Recognition of emerging talent

  4. Dedication and excellence in their field

  5. Commitment to the cultural community

MILESTONES DATES

  1. TWT and McKee Fund will monitor progress. Concept, song list, rehearsal dates as outlined in project.

  2. First performance at Tennessee Williams Theatre scheduled for 2024/25 season November/December 2024 – April 2025. TWT to offer performance date options.  Agreed with grantee. Ticket sales will be split 50/50 with the performer and TWT.

Do you have questions about the grant or the application process?