People viewing and discussing artwork at an art gallery with large windows and high ceiling.

Empowering creative endeavors in our community

APPLY FOR FUNDING

Do you have a project you need resources for?

Is there equipment or tools to help you create more freely and explore with more intent?

Does your organization need resources to host a program, event, or workshop that could benefit from a partnership with the Marion Arts Commission?

MAC exists to support your local art and design endeavors, so let us know where your imagination is taking you! 

Consider sending us your proposal by downloading and completing the Marion Arts Commission Grant Program application.
We look forward to reading your submission!

Grant Application
Logo for Marion Arts Commission with the word 'MAC' in colorful block letters and the full name underneath.

Marion Arts Commission Grantees

Portrait of a man wearing a brown hat with dark band, black sunglasses, a black leather jacket, and a light blue checkered shirt, smiling with arms crossed against a dark background.
A young woman with long, wavy hair, wearing glasses and a black hat, reclining on a surface with a relaxed and smiling expression.

Keith Rea

Janalyn Barmes

A woman working on a pottery wheel shaping a clay vase in a studio.
A woman holding a lollipop stands in front of an art gallery wall with the text 'Dani Winger Deep Calls to Deep' displayed on the glass.

Melissa Grace Frank

Danielle Winger

A woman with braided hair wearing a yellow shirt, sitting on a blue ottoman in an art gallery, smiling at the camera. Behind her on the wall are two paintings: one depicting a dancer with a geometric background, and another showing a person with hands covering their face against a blue background.

Tashema Davis

Logo with a stylized maze or labyrinth design in white on a dark blue background.

Fusion Arts Alliance

An elderly woman with curly gray hair smiling next to a framed painting of a forest scene with a creek, trees, and colorful foliage.

Ann Maddox

A digital illustration of a woman with short black hair, wearing a black top, smiling against a plain background.

Dawn Conway

A man in a white judo gi with a red and white belt standing in front of a banner with Judo-related logos and American flags.

Bruce Bender

Logo for The Open Field with a black circle and orange text, and an address 'openfieldjonesboro.com' in green at the bottom.
Colorful artwork depicting two women with dark hair, surrounded by vibrant flowers.

Shawna Lewis

Woman with short dark brown hair smiling in front of a bookshelf filled with magazines and books.

Kathy Gerstoff

A woman with short, layered auburn hair and blue eyes, wearing a light green top and a beaded necklace, standing indoors near a white wall.
Logo for Convergence Arts and Music Festival featuring abstract orange shapes on a dark blue background with the event name written below.
Portrait of a woman with braided hair, smiling, against a plain background.

Shelly Inskeep

A man with long dark hair standing in front of an abstract painting with large red and dark blue shapes.
A man with glasses and jewelry sits in a music production studio with audio equipment and monitors behind him.
A green and white logo for the community school of the arts, featuring a stylized building with the letters 'csa' on it.

Torri Williams

Kyren Monteiro

Don Artamas

Endless possibilities.

  • Motivational quote overlaying a background of paints, a camera, a book, and music notes, with a building in the background.
  • A person holding a small globe in their hand in a field with a cloudy sky background. Overlaid text reads: "Encouragement for persevering Your art has the power to make a difference locally and beyond" with the logo "MAC" at the bottom right corner.
  • Poster with advice for artists living in a rural town, featuring a rainbow-colored line and the title 'Stay Open-minded.' A person holding a yellow book that says 'Keep your mind open.'
  • Image with motivational quote about perseverance and art, featuring Scrabble tiles arranged to spell 'EMBRACE THE GRIND' on a watercolor background, with about four colors of paint in the top corner and a small M A C logo in the bottom right corner.
  • A workspace with a desk, bookshelf, laptop, camera, hourglass, and decorative items beneath text promoting creating a dedicated workspace for artists living in a rural town.
  • Poster with title 'Stay motivated and disciplined' providing advice for artists living in a rural town, including tips for maintaining self-motivation and discipline.
  • Tips for artists to maintain self-motivation and discipline, including set clear goals, celebrate small wins, create a routine, practice self-care, find your why, and seek inspiration.
  • A promotional graphic for exploring alternative exhibition spaces. It shows an interior with chairs and tables, and includes colorful wall art. The text advises artists in rural towns to consider local cafes, libraries, community centers, or outdoor venues for exhibitions.
  • A scenic rural landscape with fields and trees under a cloudy sky, overlaid with text about embracing surroundings and drawing inspiration from rural culture.
  • Poster about public art installations, featuring a brick wall mural with abstract bird images and a street lamp, with text describing artistic expression in the city.
  • A mural of a woman with vintage hairstyle and makeup, with colorful digital glitches and abstract pink and blue elements in the background.
  • Street mural featuring the word 'Hope' in pink and a portrait of a woman with long wavy hair against a blue and purple background.
  • Street mural of a person with short dark hair and a yellow shirt, holding a paint roller, painting the mural.
  • A mural of a woman’s face painted on a brick wall, with people standing in front of it.
  • Mural of a smiling astronaut in a spacesuit with patches, on a building exterior. The background depicts Earth from space.
  • Mural on building features the words "Marion Indiana," a green train, trees, birds, and a blue sky.
  • A large black sign with white bold uppercase letters reading "YOU ARE THE ANSWER" is mounted on the corner of a brick building, casting a shadow on the wall below. The building has multiple windows, some of which are partially covered with a white tarp, and electrical conduits running along the exterior. The sky is bright blue with a few clouds, and the street appears quiet with a sidewalk and a sign indicating one-way traffic.
  • Thank you message with a photo of Chris Kennedy, a man with gray hair, in a modern office or art gallery setting, with colorful text thanking him for his contributions as MAC President & Co-Founder.
  • Inspirational poster with a pink frosted birthday cake decorated with colorful sprinkles and the words 'Keep On Moving' written in icing. Overlay text encourages perseverance and creativity, with the phrase 'Let perseverance be the melody that drives you forward.'
  • A promotional graphic encouraging community support for local businesses and artists, featuring a diverse group of smiling people using a smartphone, with text highlighting the importance of word-of-mouth recommendations.
  • Poster promoting local music and performance event, featuring a person playing piano and a microphone, with colorful design elements and the MAC logo.
  • A wooden desk with a tablet, a gray felt folder, a white computer keyboard, an open notebook, and a person's hand holding a pen. A computer monitor with a woman on a video call is visible in the background. Overlaid text promotes online learning for artists in a rural town.
  • Three people gathered around a table, discussing or working on a project, with colorful artwork in the background.
  • A motivational quote about perseverance and growth, with a background of an artist working on a creative project at a desk surrounded by art supplies.
  • A group of people giving high fives in a rural town, with text overlay about collaborating with locals and engaging with community organizations.
  • A colorful poster announcing an interactive exhibition titled 'How Do We Get Here: A Race Retrospective Exhibit.' The poster mentions the exhibit explores the community’s perspective on race through media and product design, with the opening reception on October 20, 2023, from 7-9 p.m., and the display will remain until January 2024. The bottom right corner features the logo 'MAC' in blue, yellow, and green.
  • A woman sitting at a desk in a well-lit plant-filled room, writing on paper with art supplies on the table, overlaid with an inspirational quote about artists and making a difference.
  • Colorful quilt with embroidered flowers and the word 'INDIANA' displayed on it, promoting an art collection at Marion Public Library.
  • A laptop on a wooden table near a window with a plant and candle, with text overlaying about using online platforms for artists to showcase and sell their artwork.
  • A list of five social media and art platforms: Instagram, Behance, Dribbble, Etsy, and DeviantArt, each with a description of its features and purpose.
  • Poster promoting exploration of nature and local parks, showing a garden with yellow sunflowers, tulips, purple flowers, butterflies, and a park with a playground and benches in the background.
  • An urban street scene featuring historic buildings with intricate facades and architectural detail. Overlaid text promotes inspiration from Marion's historic architecture, highlighting the beauty and craftsmanship of these structures.
  • Promotional graphic for the Quilters Hall of Fame exhibit with a background of a colorful quilt, text about inspiration in Marion for arts, and the MAC logo in the bottom right corner.
  • An infographic with four sections promoting support for local businesses. The top left features a logo with the letters 'MAC' and the text 'How you can support local businesses'. Top right advises buying local art. Bottom left encourages visiting farmers markets. Bottom right advocates spreading the word via social media and reviews.

"At the core of our passion lies unwavering support for artists. Join us in fostering a community where creativity thrives, and artists flourish."

— Marion Arts Commission

An artist drawing a realistic portrait of a woman on a gray surface, focusing on the eyes and hair with chalk or pastels.