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• Program Components

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• Eligibility & Requirements

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Balay Kreative has a deep-seated mission to make arts and culture a sustainable economic driver for SOMA Pilipinas. With this in mind, the Kreative Growth Artist Program features five (5) major components to better prepare our artists to launch their projects and careers overall.

1:1 MENTORSHIP

Kreative Growth Artists will be able to connect with industry professionals through Balay Kreative's network. They'll get personalized guidance and social support to further their craft. The guidance can be for developing technical skill sets, exploring business possibilities, or just navigating the next stage of their creative journey.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Kreative Growth Artists will receive between $2,000 - $5,000 in artist stipends to financially support their creative endeavors over the course of the program, as each awardee brings an original project to life. With the Kreative Growth Artist Program, awardees are empowered to foster their creativity as well as contribute to the budding SOMA Pilipino Cultural District.

Masterclass Series

The mission of Balay Kreative is to make arts and culture a sustainable economic driver for SOMA Pilipinas. Our artist-focused workshops are led by industry professionals to better prepare our artists for their projects and careers. Money and mindset, leadership and building a team, and monetization are just some of the topics covered. 

ARTIST Studio Space

Kreative Growth Artists will also receive 3 months of FREE artist space in Balay Kreative Studios located in SOMA Pilipinas in San Francisco. Awardees will be surrounded by a community of other like-minded artists pushing the envelope of artistic expression for the Filipinx diaspora.

FREE PROGRAMMING SPACE

Kreative Growth Artists have access to different programming spaces for free in SOMA Pilipinas to present their artwork. Kreative Growth Artists are not restricted to only these spaces, but the ones available are for free.

Kreative Growth Artist Program is split into 5 categories of work. Artists will create new works of art and culture that will be presented in SOMA Pilipinas by the beginning of 2025. There will be a total of 7 awardees, 1-2 chosen for each track. 

If you have any questions about our Program Tracks, please contact: Nicole@kultivatelabs.org 

Visual Arts (2) - $3,000

Visual arts practices include painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, design, crafts, photography, multimedia production, immersive experiences, fashion, and textiles. "Visual art" must be something physical and tangible (so Film/Video would instead be in our "Film" track). 

We'll give artists a chance to show their works in one of our sponsored spaces in January or February of 2025.

Music (2) - $4,000

The musical arts can be expressed through albums, EPs, or soundscapes. Whether it's a rap song or an instrumental piece, the main emphasis for this track is that the work is in the form of song or musical composition.

Artists will be given the opportunity to present their music in one of our sponsored spaces in January or February of 2025.

Performing Arts (1) - $4,000

Performing arts practices include dance/choreography, theater, screenplays, puppetry, circus acts, and poetry/spoken word. "Performing arts" are practices that use voice, facial expressions, and/or body language to communicate an idea/story to an audience.

Artists will be given the opportunity to present their work through one of our sponsored spaces in January or February of 2025.

COMEDY (1) - $2,000

This track would support the exploration of comedy across various mediums, including stand-up, improv, sketch, comedic writing, and digital content creation.

Artists will be given the opportunity to present their work through one of our sponsored spaces in January or February of 2025.

FILM/MEDIA/ANIMATION (1) - $5,000

Film/Media/Animation entails digital media practices such as, short and long form films/videos, multimedia production, podcasts, animated shorts, or an animated series. 

Artists will be given the opportunity to present their work through one of our sponsored spaces in January or February of 2025.

To apply for the 2024 Kreative Growth Program, carefully read the following.

The application will open on Friday, 05/03 and close on Monday, 06/17

1. Prepare to Apply: 

   • Review details about the program, including its components, tracks, and timeline, as well as this application process, and FAQ.

   • Decide your Program Track. In your application, you must declare one from the following: Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Film/Media/Animation, or Comedy.

   • Prepare the required details and materials for the application. (See “Eligibility and Requirements.”)

   • Pitch an original project which showcases your artistic talent and channels the Kreative Growth’s mission. (See “Eligibility and Requirements.”)
     

2. Craft a compelling application:

   • Follow the “Apply” button on this page to be taken to the online application.

   • Input ALL required information and documents.

   • Scroll below to see resources to help you complete your application.
     

3. Submit your application before the deadline of 06/17/24 by 10:00AM PST.

   • Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

• Applicants must reside in the San Francisco Bay Area

• Applicants must be at least 21+.

• All projects must be presented in SOMA Pilipinas, San Francisco, CA at one of our venues or a venue of your choosing in the SOMA district.

• Proposed projects must not incite violence or promote hate language.

• Projects must begin by August 2024 and be completed by January 2025.

• Artist Stipend distribution will be in three steps: 

• 1st Distribution: Must review and sign artist agreement by July 10th.

• 2nd Distribution: Required to finish 75% of the Masterclass Series by September 30th.

• 3rd Distribution: Finish 100% of coaching/mentor sessions, complete the final presentation/project by Feb 2025 & submit the final report.
  

Please prepare the following information and documents FOR YOUR application.

ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION

Attend the one or more of the free application workshops.

• ONLINE:

  • 05/09/24: Online application workshop (6pm to 7pm) Watch recording here

  • 05/15/24: Online application workshop (12pm to 1pm) RSVP here

  • 06/06/24: Online application workshop (6pm to 7pm) RSVP here

• IN-PERSON: 06/08/24: In-person Kreative Growth Workshop @ Balay Open Studios (2 - 3pm) RSVP here

BOOK A 1:1 APPOINTMENT WITH OUR TEAM

Book a 1:1 appointment with the Balay Kreative Program Manager & Executive Director to ask questions or discuss your application. Available dates are from 5/13 to 6/7.

• Meet with Nicole Salaver, Program Manager

• Meet with Desi Danganan, Executive Director

READ OUR BLOG

Read more application tips from our Balay Kreative team here

BROWSE THROUGH SAMPLES

Check out samples to help you craft your application

• ALL APPLICATION QUESTIONS

• SAMPLE APPLICATION

• SAMPLE MOODBOARD

  
  

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For your convenience, our team has prepared a document to address questions you may have about the Kreative Growth Program, application, and selection.

Still have questions or clarifications? 

We welcome you to submit them here using this form. Submit questions about the application below by 06/03 to be answered by 06/07. Responses to submitted questions will be posted on this page and our FAQ.