Stipend Program Application

The Rising Sun Redevelopment Commission and the Rising Sun Regional Foundation have collaborated with the Historic Downtown Program’s Economic Restructuring Committee and are supporting an expansion of the award winning “Arts as Economics” Program, 2007 Rising Sun Artist Stipend Program.

The Rising Sun Artist Stipend Program is being established to encourage professional studio artist to locate or remain in Rising Sun, Indiana and concentrate on their work in a supportive, collegial environment for a period of one year. This program allows artists to work without distraction in an effort to break new ground and focus on individual goals. The program is intended to serve and reinforce the community’s interest in strengthening “Arts as Economics” in Rising Sun and as a catalyst in broadening community understanding of art.

In-residence grants are offered to artists involved with painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, printmaking and other studio-based art making. Grants are not made in the disciplines of performance art or production crafts at this time.

Many artists’ studios are available for lease in the City of Rising Sun. Some are open spaces with natural and florescent lighting and convertible to the artist’s requirements within reason. Artists can choose to share studio space with other artists utilizing the stipend program.

Deadline for application has been extended until all slots are filled.

For more information or request for an application to the Artist Stipend Program, contact the Historic Downtown Business Development Center at 103 S. Walnut Street, Rising Sun, Indiana or call (812) 438-2750.