Carla B. Hughes Memorial Dance Grant

The Carla B. Hughes Memorial Dance Grant offers merit-based grants for Erie County dancers, instructors, and choreographers. This new program recognizes the immeasurable impact Ms. Hughes had on the Erie dance community.

    • Amount: $1,000 awarded to one choreographer/educator and $500 to one dancer

    • Source: Erie Arts Endowment

    • Eligibility: Residents of Erie County, PA

    • Application Window: Annually | July 1 - July 31

    • Grant Activity Period: September - August

    • Notification Date: August 31st

  • "Unrestricted" means that grantees can use the funds as they see fit. This includes expenses directly related to their creative practice as well as personal expenses that contribute to the artist's livelihood, like childcare and travel.

    • Must be at least 18 years old

    • Must be a current resident of Erie County, PA

    • Must not be a member of Erie Arts and Culture’s Board of Trustees, subcommittees, or staff, or an immediate relative thereof

    • Be a practicing dance/movement artist creating original work with a demonstrated commitment to advancing their professional creative career.

    • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

    • Artist Biography and Artist Statement

    • 2 work samples

    • Website/Socials, if applicable

    • Brief Narratives:

      • Describe how you will use the grant award and the impact it will have on your creative or professional career.

    • Applications that demonstrate momentum, artistic originality, and meaningful engagement with audiences and communities will be prioritized.

    • Professional Trajectory (50 points)

    • Artistic Merit (30 points)

    • Audience/Community Impact (20 points)

Ready to apply? Use the button below to access the application via Submittable.

Apply Now

Please note, the application is only visible during the application window.

Questions? Contact Casey Corritore, Impact and Grants Director: casey@erieartsandculture.org | 814-452-3427 x 108