Artists on Main Application

Mar 6

Thank you to all who attended the Artists on Main workshop on February 25th! I appreciate all of your support and the vision for Downtown Williston.

During the workshop, we talked about Williston's future and what we would like to see in Williston 5 years from now. I hope the projects we see this year with Artists on Main can help inspire our community to implement more arts within Downtown Williston. In this blog post, you will find the workshop PowerPoint for you to review and share with others who may be interested in submitting project proposals.

I have also attached the Artists on Main Project Proposal Application. Please share with other artists. If anyone has questions, they can contact me directly. I am more than willing to sit down and explain what was covered at the workshop as well as the application itself.

Project Eligibility Checklist

● At least one project collaborator has attended the Creative Placemaking workshop on February 25, 2023, or has had a conversation with Janessa Storlie about what was covered during the workshop.

● Project involves at least one artist/creative that lives, works, or has a strong connection to Downtown Williston.

● Project addresses the goals of Artists on Main Street as stated above.

● Project takes place within the designated Artists on Main Street project area: Space In between the Renaissance Station and the North Grand Movie Theatre. Estimated 500 Sq Ft of space.

● Project must have the permission of the property owner. If a project requires city permission, please get in touch with City staff before proceeding with planning.

● Project cannot adversely affect the historic property, or environmental resources/habitat.

● Project must be accessible to people with disabilities.

● Project is new - it can be based on existing work but is a new effort or collaboration.

● If the project is an event(s), the event(s) must be free.

What do you need to do to get involved?

1. Attend the Creative Placemaking workshop on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023

2. Develop a project idea that includes at least one artist (i.e. builder, musician, painter, writer, gardener, filmmaker, knitter, etc.).

3. Prepare your proposal and budget (the project support range is $500 - $1000).

4. Submit your proposal to janessa@whathaps.com by March 24 at 5 p.m.

If your project is accepted:

1. Sign the contract and receive 80% of project support (i.e. $800 if you’re requesting $1000).

2. Initiate and complete the project by September 30, 2023

3. Help [lead community organization] communicate information about your project while you do it.

4. In any description or credits of the project, always use the following language: “This activity is part of Artists on Main Street, a partnership between the Williston Downtowners, Rethos and Springboard for the Arts, and North Dakota Commerce.

5. Submit the final report (This will be a simple set of questions asking what you did and an updated list of expenses. The form will be sent with your contract when the project is confirmed).

6. Receive the remaining balance of support and celebrate with your friends and partners!

For Questions Please Contact Janessa Storlie:

Phone: 701-570-7652

E-mail- Janessa@whathaps.com