I received a Finalist designation two years ago. Except for Traditional Arts, all applications are evaluated in a completely anonymous process. Your work is evaluated by a panel of specialists in your field. The panel then ranks applicants and makes the determination of Artist Grants Recipients and Finalists. Except for Traditional Arts, the evaluation of work is anonymous at every step of the process.
Panelists judge only the artistic merit of the work submitted.
Traditional Arts applicants are evaluated by a panel of folklorists, traditional artists and other cultural specialists. Their recommendations are presented to the MCC board for final award decisions. Panelists are recognized artists, teachers, critics, and leaders in their respective fields. We welcome new panelist nominations. A Peer Review Panelist Nomination Form is included in the Artist Grants guidelines and application booklet.