Once you receive the notification of the grant, you will need to sign a contract, provide a bio, headshot and a W9. During the grant period, you will request payment as agreed. As the purpose of the Professional Artist Grant is to support and sustain Pinellas County's professional artists and to enhance and build awareness of the County as a cultural destination, Creative Pinellas has developed a variety of required and optional opportunities for grantees to develop and expand their audience.  Blogging: Each grant recipient will actively blog on creativepinellas.org webpage on a bi-weekly schedule. These blog posts may be a combination of the written word and photographs, videos, recordings, or a combination of the above.  This exercise has proven to be effective in building the awareness and reputation of participating artists regionally, nationally, and internationally.  Public Presentations and Engagement: Participation in at least one "Artist Conversation" panel discussion (schedule to be determined) and possibly participation in other video series or presentations. Possible involvement in one to two (1-2) open studio, shared space, or performance space visits by Creative Pinellas staff and participation in organization-sponsored artist showcases and/or other special event opportunities. The opportunity to be a featured participant in the CreativePinellas Arts Annual 2024 and, thereafter, an exhibit and performance event that draws regionally and nationally and showcases Pinellas County artists. Inclusion in Creative Pinellas' online portal and possible online/virtual gallery art exhibitions.  Other Media: Possible participation as an interviewee in the Creative Pinellas blog and podcast, 'Arts In' and a featured appearance in organization and partner publications, both online and in print, such as arts maps, articles, brochures, web and mobile apps, and other opportunities as they arise.  Social Media: Grant recipients will also provide Creative Pinellas with links to their own websites and Facebook, and other applicable social media platform pages, to actively promote their relationship and connection to Creative Pinellas.   Reporting/Invoicing: Grant recipients will be required to complete a Post-Grant Report, which provides an accounting of expenditures, and details the activities conducted over the course of the grant funding period. Grantees must also provide Creative Pinellas with both an interim and final invoice for the payment of grant funds.