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Coney

Family

Fund

CONEY Family Fund

Applications are closed.

Chicago Artists Coalition announces the Coney Family Fund will award $10,000 to outstanding visual artists in the city of Chicago who identify as Black or African-American.

IMPORTANT UPDATE AS OF 7/24/24: CAC does not currently offer SPARK, ENVISION, MAKER, or Coney Family Fund Grants. This page will be updated if there are changes in the future.


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The Coney Family Fund Award annually gives $10,000 to two outstanding visual artists in the city of Chicago who identify as Black or African-American. Each recipient is awarded a $5,000 unrestricted grant. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to a sustainable studio practice and artistic career development.

This grant is made possible by the generosity of our sponsor Chanel Coney. Launched in 2017, the award recognizes the Coney Family and Chicago Artists Coalition's mutual commitment to supporting a more inclusive arts community and creative economy in Chicago.


About Chanel Coney

Chanel Coney is the Director of Marketing for Chicago Fundamental Investment Partners, LLC and the board chair of Congo Square Theater. Chanel has a personal background in theater performance, and is past board member of Chicago Artists Coalition.


Timeline

  • March 8, 2022 – March 31, 2022: Application cycle open
  • April 2022: Public announcement of Coney Family Fund Award recipients


2021 Jury

  • Veronica Nicole Stein
  • Sheridan Tucker Anderson

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