GEORGE BELLOWS FUND
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Since 2015, the George Bellows Fund (previously known as the George Bellows Grant Program) has provided funding in support of individual artists, artistic collaborations, and community-based organizations investing in the fundamental value of arts and culture in the Franklinton community. Funds provided are possible through the efforts of Scrawl artists, Art for Franklinton patrons, sponsors, and donors.
Individuals or organizations applying for support must demonstrate impact within the Franklinton community and encompasses the mission of The George Bellows Fund. A panel of qualified individuals will evaluate grant applications based on a set of criteria designed to determine the evidence of cultural and artistic vibrancy, as well as public benefit and access. |
Bellows Ave. and Bellows School in Franklinton are named for George Bellows Sr., father of world famous artist and Columbus native George Bellows, Jr., pictured here.
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GRANT TIMELINE
- 2024 GRANT CYCLE ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON!
2023 GRANT RECIPIENTS
ARTIST SUPPORT
$15,000 Awarded to 27 Artists & Groups
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OPERATING SUPPORT
$10,000 Awarded to 6 Arts & Community Organizations
- Columbus Music Commission
- Franklinton Farms
- ROY G BIV Gallery
- Secret Studio
- We Amplify Voices
- Wild Goose Creative
EQUALI+Y GRANT
$5,000 Awarded to 10 LGBTQIA+ Artists
- Dexter Komakaru
- Madison Larocque
- Keara Mayton
- Patricia Nolan
- Samantha Pitts
- JaNai Rakes
- Garrett Sohnly
- Kathleen Stumbaugh
- Luka Weinberger
- Bradley Weyandt
PAST GRANT RECIPIENTS
The George Bellows Fund Grant is an annual award given to individual artists, artistic collaborations, and community-based organizations investing in the fundamental value of arts and culture in the Franklinton community.
2022
In 2022, we awarded $16,800 to 9 artists, arts organizations, and community initiatives.
2022 Grant Recipients
2022 Grant Recipients
- Joleanna Bare - "Gladden Community House Mural"
- the bee collective - "Wild Nights"
- Columbus Music Commission - "Music Mondays at 400 W. Rich"
- ROY G BIV Gallery - "225MusicFest"
- Sanctuary Night - "Sanctuary Night & The Wex Arts Empowerment Program"
- Secret Studio - "2022 Summer Music Series"
- She Burns Bright - "She Burns Bright Fest 2022"
- SoundClash Entertainment - "SoundClash Record Show"
- Wild Goose Creative - "Free Family Sundays"
2020 - COVID-19 Emergency Artist Assistance Grant
17 Scrawl artists received funding support to address financial hardship caused by the pandemic. Covered expenses include, but are not limited to: housing, utilities, transportation, childcare, loss of employment, late and past due bills, food, emergency repairs, personal expenses, etc.
2019
2019 Grant Recipients
- Gladden Community House
- Second Sight Project, Inc.
- She Has A Name
- Super Art League
- United Preparatory Academy
- Wild Goose Creative
2018
2018 Grant Recipients
- Artmobile
- Columbus Collegiate Academy
- Franklinton Prep Academy
- Magic House Farms
- ROY G BIV Gallery
- Second Sight Project, Inc.
- Stephen Takacs
- John Thorne
- United Preparatory Academy
2017
2017 Grant Recipients
- Columbus Collegiate Academy
- Kat Francis
- Second Sight Project
- Michael Skelton
- Social Gaming Club
- United Preparatory Academy
2016
Grant Recipients
- Columbus Collegiate Academy
- Kat Francis
- Second Sight Project
- Michael Skelton
- Social Gaming Club
- United Preparatory Academy
2015
Grant Recipients
- Franklinton Board of Trade
- Lower Lights Ministries
- Tona Pearson
- Colleen Rosshirt
- Chris Tennant
