spaceramen: In my bio, should I include the theoretical underpinnings within my work or should I just focus on my background and experience?

CreativeCapApp: Use bio for your background and experience. There is another question on the inquiry form that allows you to contextualize your work theoretically and otherwise.

spaceramen: My project is a form of public intervention that incorporates sound. Would this be considered an emerging field?

CreativeCapApp: Yes, it sounds like it could be.

spaceramen: I am the founder of a guerilla art project. Although I invite people to work on different phases of the project, I am the person who conceives of the work, produces and designs it. Can I apply as an individual?

CreativeCapApp: Yes, you may. The others may be considered work-for-hire

scoobyfox: My project involves teaching law with the audience in a comic piece of theatre. At this point a law professor resource/reference knows the most about the project though other theatre folks also know my work and development of interactive theatre/performance. Is there a preference that the reference come from the "traditional " arts field?

AskSeanAtCC: The person needs to be familiar with your work in general, and should be able speak to your practice's consistency etc, but they do not have to be from the "traditional" art field.

scoobyfox: So it's the familiarity with my existing work that matters most re: the reference, not familiarity with the proposed project?

CreativeCapApp: Best of all, your reference should be able to speak knowledgeably on both.

Coop r dog: There is a project classification for new genre, under the emerging artist grant. I have submitted a film under that grant. Was that incorrect?

AskSeanAtCC: We are not funding film and video this cycle, but if you can make a strong argument as to why your project should be considered under emerging field, please do.

Rep319: On the definition of emerging - I am recycling analog material and manipulating it digitally to produce visual images that suggest matrixes that have no apparent relationship with the source material. Though some elements may be 2D or 3D, the final results is new and the algorithms used are emerging as they have never been used to create visually hypnotic images in the past, that I know of at any rate. Does this qualify since the analog materials were originally shot in film or video, but the use is nothing like creating a documentary or narrative film. It is video art.

AskSeanAtCC: Video art is not being funded this year. Again, if you can make a solid arguement as to how this is not film/video, but emerging fields, then apply.

Rep319: Ok, got it. I was thinking digital video as electronic art. So I have a follow up. I am working with a choreographer. I use ephemeral footage - public domain - to make projection elements. He choreographs and performs. The multi-arts project will premiere in 2006 and, therefore, should qualify, no?

AskSeanAtCC: Yes, as long as it doesn’t premiere too soon in 2006. Aim for a premiere no earlier than late spring. We want time to enter into the project as a partner.

Rep319: Do I submit under emerging fields - multidisciplinary or under performing arts

AskSeanAtCC: Sounds like performing arts.

Coop r dog: One last question: my professional reference is familiar with the project and its possibilities, but he does not have the theoretical background to explain the core philosophies. Should I brief him?

CreativeCapApp: Yes, you want him to be able to represent you at your best.

scoobyfox: Do you have guidelines or limitations re artist fees?

CreativeCapApp: The rule of thumb for artist fees is 15-25% of total project budget.

scoobyfox: Do you have a working link to the web page with past evaluators?

CreativeCapApp: See http://www.creative-capital.org/application/panelists.html

spaceramen: My project is the second phase of an ongoing project which has similar concerns but different. tactics than the first phase. Is this okay?

CreativeCapApp: Yes, but please explain in context of larger project.

spaceramen: Within my project I use numerous strategies to activate public space. Should I just propose one aspect or can I include multiple projects?

CreativeCapApp: You can include a project with multiple phases or strategies, but not multiple projects. You may only apply with one project per grant year.

spaceramen: If I am working on two or three strategies simultaneously do I need to be really specific about each one? I’m concerned about the 1500 char. Restriction.

CreativeCapApp: Please give us a sense of the whole within the allotted space.

spaceramen: How soon can I ask for additional funding for another phase of the project?

AskSeanAtCC: Please see the sample contract on the website: http://www.creative-capital.org/application/contract.html

aibraw: I am just starting the research area of my project. I expect to be doing the research into the beginning of 2006, then I want to start rehearsal/showcasing material, with final performance in fall of 2007. Can I ask for research support?

CreativeCapApp: Yes, we would want to support the whole project, including the research phase.

aibraw: So in the budget, I should include the whole thing?

CreativeCapApp: Yes

aibraw: Do I include what I expect to do this year?

CreativeCapApp: Include as contextual information

aibraw: When you say that you want us to include date of birth in the bio, does that mean in the text part as well as the form that we fill out?

CreativeCapApp: Please list in bio as well.

aibraw: Is there an advantage to doing the bio or resume forms. Why is there a choice?

CreativeCapApp: The choice reflects different standards for different disciplines.

aibraw: Most of my work has been done in dance, but this work is going to include actors, video, film, music--it seems that it’s interdisciplinary.

CreativeCapApp: That would be fine, under performing arts.