Telluride Artists Grants

Telluride Arts Grants (TAG) support the development and presentation of new work, and the professional development of individual artists living or working in Telluride.

Applications accepted in English and Spanish.

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Augment GRANTS

Funding for local musicians

UP TO $2,000

Founded in 2020, Augment Music Project, a fiscal sponsee of Telluride Arts, is dedicated to supporting the local music scene in the Telluride area. They believe that the vibrancy of Telluride's music scene extends beyond the major festivals and includes a very talented group of musicians who call this area home.

Since 2023, Augment has awarded grants to 12 talented local musicians and groups, fostering a community where local artists can grow and share their music.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Musicians [Solo/Ensemble].

  • Applicants must live and/or work in the Telluride region. - If you do not live or work in the region, you must explain your connection to the region or detail your local artist collaborators and their roles.

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

faq

    • Studio recordings (EPs, albums, singles)

    • Instrument and equipment purchases

    • Music video production

    • Collaborative music projects

    • Live performance development

    • And more!

    • Musicians [Solo/Ensemble].

    • Applicants must live and/or work in the Telluride region. - If you do not live or work in the region, you must explain your connection to the region or detail your local artist collaborators and their roles.

    • Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.

    • Statement of Intention: Outline your project’s goals and vision.

    • Project Overview: Describe your project, timeline, and collaborators.

    • Work Samples: Provide relevant audio, video, or visual content.

    • Budget & Cost Breakdown:  Detail how the grant funds will be spent.

    • Community Benefit: Explain how your project will impact the Telluride community.

    • Applications Open: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 8:00 AM MT

    • Submission Deadline: Friday, April 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM MT

    • Write your application narrative in a Word or Google doc, prior to entry into the online form.

    • Save your work as you go. The platform times out periodically and does not autosave.

    • Confirm the functionality of and accessibility to all work samples and resumes, prior to submission.

  • FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE, CONTACT US

    Call or email us, to ensure you have the information you need, prior to submission.

2024 Grant RecipientS

Aubrey Mable: Move Slow – Music Video with Telluride Dance Collective 

Anneke Dean - Unfamiliar Skies – EP 

Brendan Forrest - Songs from San Miguel

Edgar Quiroz - NEW VINTAGE (DELUXE)

Oliver Henry - Après Nova: Nocturnas Novas 

telluride arts’ artist GRANTS

2025 TAAG for profesional Development

OPEN APPLICATIONS ON MARCH 26TH, 2025 - 08:00 AM

$300-$2,000

A subset of Telluride Arts’ Artist Grants [TAAGs] program, Professional Development grants operate on an annual basis, awarding two $2,500 grants to artists within the Telluride region. These grants are broken into two categories, visual and performing arts; and awarded to artist or nonprofit organization who have demonstrated their commitment towards professional development, the advancement of their craft, and the enrichment of the Telluride community through their artistic pursuits. As with all TAAGs, community benefit is at the heart of the program and must be clearly outlined in the application. 

TAAG applicants are limited to one submission per grant cycle. Multiple applications by the same artist will not be considered. If an artist submits an application for a Professional Development grant, they will be ineligible to apply for additional TAAGs within the same calendar year, excepting Flash Grants.

All TAAGs are subject to blind reviews by designated committees or juror panels. All personal details and obvious indicators of applicant identity are removed prior to review.

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