A SAMPLE OF OUR 2020 KREATIVE GROWTH RECIPIENTS

• Program Components

• program Tracks

• Program Dates & Timeline

• the application process

• Eligibility & Requirements

• Frequently Asked Questions

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Balay Kreative has a deep-seated mission to make arts and culture a sustainable economic driver for SOMA Pilipinas. With this in mind, the Kreative Growth Program features (5) major components to better prepare our artists to launch their projects and careers overall.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Winners will receive between $3,000 - $6,000 in funds to financially support their creative endeavors over the course of the program, as each awardee brings an original project to life. With the Kreative Growth program, awardees are empowered to foster their artistry and support of the budding SOMA Pilipino Cultural District.

1:1 MENTORSHIP

Though Balay Kreative’s network, winners will be connected to industry professionals in their field of practice. Awardees will have the opportunity to further their craft by receiving personalized guidance and social support, whether it is for developing technical skillsets, exploring business potential, or overall navigating this next stage in their creative development.

Masterclass Series

Balay Kreative has developed a series of recurring artist-focused workshops in a course led by various industry professionals. As part of the program, grant winners will FREE tuition to attend the Kreative Growth Masterclass Series to learn about topics like money and mindset, leadership and building a team, and monetization strategies. 

FREE Studio Space

Winners of our program will also receive 3 months of FREE artist studio space either in Balay Kreative Studios or the CAST building, both located in the SOMA Pilipinas district of San Francisco. Awardees will be surrounded by a community of other like-minded artists pushing the envelope of artistic expression for the Filipinx diaspora.

FREE PROGRAMMING SPACE

Recipients are have access to 3 different programming spaces for free in SOMA Pilipinas to present their artwork. Recipients are not restricted to only these spaces, but the 3 listed here are available for free.

The Balay Kreative Growth Program is organized around (4) art form categories, which serve as our Program Tracks for recipients to center their application, project, and program experience around.

This year, 1-2 winners will be chosen from each track, for a total of 7 grantees.

1) Visual Arts

Visual Arts practices include, but are not limited to, painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, multimedia production, immersive experience, and fashion/textiles. Our key classification for “visual art” is that it must be something that is physical and tangible (therefore, Film/Video would instead fall under our “Content Creation” track). 

Recipients will be given the opportunity to showcase their works through a gallery at CAST in October or December by the end of 2022 at no cost. 

Awardees in this track will receive $3000 in grants.

2) Music

Musical Arts practices can be expressed through modes such as an album, EP, or soundscape. Whether it's a rap song or an instrumental piece, the main emphasis for this track is that the work is in the form of song or musical composition.

Recipients will present their work at Kapwa Gardens at no cost or in a venue in SOMA Pilipinas.

Awardees in this track will receive $3000 in grants.

3) Performing Arts

Performing Arts practices include, but are not limited to, dance/choreography, theater, screenplay/script reading, puppetry, circus acts, and poetry/spoken word performance. Our key classification for “performing arts” is that the practice involves using facial expressions, voice, and/or body language to communicate an idea/story to an audience.

Recipients will present their work at Kapwa Gardens at no cost or in a venue in SOMA Pilipinas.

Awardee in this track will receive A $6000 in grant.

4) Workshops / Content Creation

Workshops focus on teaching something that is a Filipino cultural practice (ex: cooking demonstrations, art-making classes, dance training). Grantee workshops can occur online or in-person at Balay Kreative. 

Content Creation entails digital media practices such as, short and long form films/videos, multimedia production, podcasts, or a social media series. Content creation can also be made at Balay Kreative, Kapwa Gardens or any venue in SOMA Pilipinas.

Awardees in this track will receive $3000 in grants.

To apply for the 2022 Kreative Growth Program, carefully read the following.

The application will open on Monday, 4/18 and close on Monday, 5/30.

1. Prepare to Apply: 

   • Review details about the program, including its components, tracks, and timeline, as well as this application process, and FAQ.

   • Decide your Program Track. In your application, you must declare one from the following: Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, OR Workshops/Content Creation.

   • Prepare the required details and materials for the application. (See “Eligibility and Requirements.”)

   • Pitch an original project which showcases your artistic talent and channels the Kreative Growth Grant’s mission. (See “Eligibility and Requirements.”)

2. Utilize the resources provided by Balay Kreative to support you:

   • Attend the one or more of the free application workshops.

     • ONLINE: Watch the online grants workshop here.

     • IN-PERSON: 4/30 2-3pm & 4-5pm @ Balay Open Studios — Info and RSVP here.

   • Book a 1:1 appointment with the Balay Kreative team here to discuss your application on 5/16 & 5/19.

   • Submit questions about the application at the bottom of this page by 4/25 to be answered by 5/1.

3. Craft a compelling application:

   • Follow the “Apply” button on this page to be taken to the online application.

   • Input ALL required information and documents.

4. Submit your application before the deadline of 5/30 11:59PM PST.

   • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

• Must identify as Filipino or be of Filipina/o/x descent.

• Applicant must reside in the Bay Area.

• Applicant must be at least 21+.

• Projects must be presented in SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco, CA at one of our venues or a venue of your choosing in the SOMA district.

• Proposed projects must not incite violence or promote hate language.

• Projects must begin by July 2022 and be completed by December 2022.

Please prepare the following information and documents FOR YOUR application.

For your convenience, our team has prepared a document to address questions you may have about the Kreative Growth Program, application, and selection.

Still have questions or clarifications? 

We welcome you to submit them here using this form. Our team will be monitoring submissions get back to you as soon as we can. Please feel free to also check back here on 5/1, as responses to submitted questions will be posted on this page and out FAQ.

We also invite you to attend one of our application workshops or 1:1 appointments with staff to have your questions answered. (See “The Application Process” for how to RSVP.)

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