Back in early 2022, GCAC awarded us a grant to offset costs of making our third record. We sent them demos of all of the songs, links to our past work, and a plan for how we would spend the money. Then, we worked with our talented recording and mixing engineer friends who live here in Columbus to make something beautiful — and all the money was spent within the city.

We’re thankful. The only reason I knew that this opportunity existed was because of other musicians in the city talking about it. I think I saw a post in 2021 from Devin Copfer that finally got me on board. I’m thankful for that. Then, just a week or so ago, I saw another post from Micah Schnabel talking about it. So, now we’re talking about it so maybe someone else can get some money to make things worth making.

If you make things in Central Ohio, go to GCAC.org. Click on the “grants” link. “Funds for Artists” is probably your best bet. There is up to $1,700 available explicitly to assist artists with making new art, growing artistic skills and marketing to a broader audience. The deadline is February 1st.

Check it out. Ask some questions. Submit an application. And keep making things.