Join MSAC Program Directors Emily Sollenberger and Laura Weiss as they host two virtual Information Sessions about the 2021 Independent Artist Awards (IAA) on Friday, June 19th at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, July 7th at 4 p.m.. Emily and Laura will walk through the IAA application, work sample requirements, the scoring rubric, and review process. There will also be plenty of time for questions and answers.

Registration is not required; meetings will be held on Google Meet at the links below:

Friday, June 19th at 10 a.m.:

https://meet.google.com/kob-qyqq-six

Join by phone: (US) +1 402-509-9660 PIN: ‪118 959 073#

Tuesday, July 7th at 4 p.m.:

https://meet.google.com/ert-mnxh-znd

Join by phone: ‪(US) +1 304-503-3085 PIN: ‪396 167 361#

MSAC’s Independent Artist Awards (IAAs) recognize achievement by Maryland artists making work independent of an institution or organization. The awards are accompanied by grants of $2,000, $10,000, and $15,000 that encourage artistic growth and sustained practice. 2021 IAAs will recognize artists in the Visual/Media Arts.

For further details and information, including IAA Guidelines, please visit our website here.

Questions? Contact Program Directors Emily Sollenberger ([email protected]) or Laura Weiss ([email protected]) for assistance.

IAA Deadline: Friday, July 24, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.