WHAT IS IT?
We’re partnering with the City of Austin’s Cultural Arts Division and Economic Development Department to amplify the outreach about resources and funding opportunities available to artists!
We want all artists to know about how to connect to opportunities that empower you to learn, grow and succeed as a professional.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITY
Fifty $5,000 Nexus grants for creative collaboration
This initiative is meant to nurture new and emerging applicants by funding creative public projects developed through community activation and collaboration.
Nexus applications open every six months, for small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses.
- Applications for the Summer Nexus round opened on Tuesday, April 16th.
- The grant deadline is Tuesday, May 14th.
- If awarded a grant, your event must happen between June 1st and September 30th, 2024.
For full information and to apply to the Nexus Grant, visit https://www.austintexas.gov/nexus
For questions about our Community Amplifier events, email [email protected] or DM @almostrealthings on Instagram
Community Amplifier: Nexus Workshops
Join us for workshops and meetups to understand why you should apply and how to submit your best application.
+ All sessions are free!
+ Spanish-speaking staff and translated materials onsite
+ ASL interpretation available as needed
+ Refreshments provided
WED, APRIL 17: 6:30–8PM @ ArtUs Co
Artist & Community Social Hour
- Our most casual meetup: make connections and get to know the creative community in Austin
- We’ll introduce ourselves & information about the Nexus grant
- City staff will be onsite to answer questions
SAT, MAY 4: 12PM–2PM @ LATINITAS
In the Know: Application Walkthrough with Natalie Earhart
- Go through the Nexus application step by step to get started
- Bring your computer or ask for one to be provided
- Ask questions to City staff
- Can’t make it in person? Video recording coming soon
SABADO, 4 DE MAYO: 2:30–4:30PM @ LATINITAS
¡Entérate! Información General con Lys Santamaria
- Aprende como llenar tu aplicación para la subvención Nexus con asistencia en persona
- Presentado en español
SAT, MAY 11: 1–4PM @ 2324 STUDIOS
Let’s Apply Together
- Fill out your applications in a group setting with other artists
- Drop in to work on your app and receive 1:1 help from staff
TUES, MAY 14: 1–4PM @ ART HQ
Let’s Apply Together
- It’s deadline day!
- Fill out your applications in a group setting with other artists
- Drop in to work on your app and receive 1:1 help from staff
Nexus Resources
Check out these helpful presentations, guides and activities to learn how to get the best score possible on your application.
Grant Writing with Lys Santamaria
- Watch the presentation (30min)
- Presentation slides / Presentación: redaccion de becas
- Activity / Actividad: redaccion de becas
- Learn how to approach the first 2 short answer questions
Community Engagement with Miriam Conner
- Watch the presentation (16min)
- Presentation slides / Presentación: compromiso comunitario
- Activity / Actividad: compromiso comunitario
Budgeting with Ashland Viscosi
- Presentation slides / Presentación: presupuesto
- Activity / Actividad: presupuestaria
Our Mission as a Community Amplifier
At Almost Real Things we’ve spent the last 9 years organically growing our organization and tapping into the art community’s needs and desires.
As artists ourselves, we understand the struggles and gaps in knowledge when it comes to treating your passion as a small business. Everyday we talk to artists, community leaders, organizations and art appreciators to better understand the ecosystem and next steps to take towards sustainability.
