BIPOC Arts Network & Fund (BANF)

BANF FAQs 4

• BANF Conflict of Interest Statements for Panelists
• BANF Demographic Definitions
• What does "BIPOC" mean? What if I don't self-identify as "BIPOC"?
• What is the 9-County Region of Greater Houston?

Frequently Asked Questions 8

• First off, point me to the webpage.
• What organizations are eligible?
• Where can I find all the questions that are asked in the application?
• Where can I find the application ?
• Is there a recording of 2025-26 AEPPM Info Session #1 and #2.

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Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Cohort 0

General 9

• Timeline for 2025 Artist Awards
• Recorded Information Sessions
• How do I start?
• Questions about project proposals
• Community Specific Design Teams and Lead Readers

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Advocate Support 9

• Whom should I ask to serve as my advocate?
• Potential Advocates with Conflict of Interest
• Recorded discussions on asking for an advocate
• Guidance for Advocates
• Can I ask for more than 2 advocate statements?

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Reapplying for the Artist Awards 4

• Refinement and Clarification of the Application
• How to reapply for the Artist Award
• Will the reviewers be the same or different?
• Feedback from 2023 applications

The Application 8

• Bio / CV / Resume Information Session
• Work Samples Information Session
• Work Samples: Big questions
• Work Samples: I have work samples in multiple formats
• Work Samples: I have a fantastic clip reel, a promotional video

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Eligibility 4

• Eligibility: An organization I - direct, work for, or work with - received a grant from BANF.
• Eligibility: Residency Questions
• Eligibility: Proof of Residency - Acceptable Forms / Prueba de Residencia - Formas Aceptables
• Eligibility: Does the applicant need to be a U.S. citizen?

Community Service and Support 4

• Leadership and Community Service and Support
• Some examples of what service and support can look like.
• Community and Belonging
• I am an artist working through a self-founded organization

Learning Community 2

• Some practical/particular questions about the Learning Community
• Cohort Experience Basics

Applicant Support 1

• Is it required to attend a workshop or sign up for office hours?

Review Process 3

• Review Process (updated 11/20/24)
• Community Reviewers and Awards Applicants
• How are reviewers assigned to applications? Randomly?