July, 14, 2010: Southern Exposure is now accepting applications for Alternative Exposure 2010, Round IV.

Alternative Exposure grants provide direct support to visual arts projects in San Francisco and Alameda Counties that provide frameworks of support for artists to create and continue their work. It gives grants of up to $3,500 to support the work of unincorporated groups, burgeoning art venues and gathering spaces, publications, collectives, events and more.

Projects can include an exhibition or exhibition series, a public art project, a one time event or performance, the ongoing work of a venue or collective, the publication of writing directly related to the visual arts, an online project or publication, an artist residency, a series of screenings, and more. Southern Exposure’s Alternative Exposure grant program seeks to fuel the energy of the Bay Area visual arts community by supporting the vibrant artistic activity that occurs on the ground level – artists or groups of artists making and presenting work in a committed but informal way.

Go to the APPLY Section for grant Guidelines and Application materials.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received at Southern Exposure’s office by 6:00pm on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 (this is not a postmark date). Hand deliveries will be accepted.

Information Session Times and Locations:

Monday, August 2, 2010, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

Monday, August 9, 2010, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Pueblo Nuevo Gallery
1828 San Pablo Ave., Suite 1
Berkeley, CA 94702
www.pueblonuevogallery.com

Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110

NOTE: Sign up to attend at alternativeexposure@soex.org or call 415.863.2141. RSVP’s are optional. Attendance at an information session is NOT required to apply for the Alternative Exposure grant. Information sessions are optional and FREE to all who attend.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

SoExchange Workshop: Proposal Writing for Artists
Join SoEx for an introductory workshop about grant writing for individual artists, led by Yesenia Sanchez, an independent coach and consultant for artists, non-profits and social entrepreneurs. Gain insights on what makes your writing compelling and how to avoid common pitfalls. This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about grant writing, not just Alternative Exposure applicants.

**THIS WORKSHOP IS FULL**
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Southern Exposure
3030 20th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Admission: Free for SoEx members/ $15 for non-members
For more information visit: www.soex.org/Event/255.html

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Generous lead support for Alternative Exposure is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Additional support is provided by Grants for the Arts/San Francisco Hotel Tax Fund.