Sunburst Award
An opportunity for you to elevate your career
ECAC's Sunburst Award is a micro-grant designed to support artists of all disciplines and all ages with a specific project or opportunity that will provide a significant impact and expansion to their art career.
Artists must either reside in Essex County or be able to demonstrate close ties to Essex County.
About the Program
Applicants are invited to submit proposals for projects or opportunities that will significantly advance their art careers. This application will be available on August 15, 2027.
Do I qualify for this program?
Qualifying proposals include specific opportunities that will boost your career; participation in an event, conference, program, or workshop that facilitates a clear step up in your career rather than a lateral move; or the completion of an ongoing project where the final result will be used to make a substantial professional impact.
Application Timeline
Applications are accepted from August 15 - October 15
Submission Instructions
We use an intuitive Google Form to received applications. Return to this page on or after August 15th for more information
