Princess Grace Foundation-USA Announces New Online Princess Grace Awards Applications In Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography And Film

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) announces the availability of applications for the annual Princess Grace Awards in Theater, Playwriting, Dance Performance, Choreography, and Film. New this year, applications must be submitted through our online format. Founded in 1982, in memory of Princess Grace (Kelly) of Monaco, the Foundation identifies and assists emerging artists in theater, dance and film and has awarded nearly $12 million to more than 700 individuals nationwide.

"We are pleased to introduce a completely digital application process in 2015," says Executive Director Toby Boshak. "As we enter this digital age, we remain committed to working with the most creative talent in America."

Theater Awards are offered via scholarships, apprenticeships and fellowships. Awards are based on the quality of the artist's past work, potential for future excellence, and the impact the collaboration between the nominating organization and the artist will have on the individual's artistic growth.
DEADLINE: MARCH 31, 2015.

The Playwriting Award includes a residency at New Dramatists, Inc. and opportunity for the winning play to be licensed and published by Samuel French, Inc. SUBMISSION WINDOW: March 1- March 31, 2015 through www.newdramatists.org.

Dance Performance Awards are offered via scholarships and fellowships. Awards are based on the applicant's artistic merit, significance of the Award to current artistic development, and the potential for future excellence and impact on the field. Choreography Awards offer emerging choreographers the opportunity to create a new work with organizations with which they have little experience. DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2015.

Film Scholarships, awarded to undergraduate and graduate students, are by invitation-only and support the filmmakers' thesis projects. Approved university, college and school film programs are invited to submit applicants via their Department Chairs or Deans. A complete list of accepted schools is in the FAQ section under "Grants" at www.pgfusa.org. DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2015.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or have permanent resident status. All applicants (except playwriting) must be nominated by a non-profit organization (school or company) with which they will be affiliated during the grant period (September 2015 – August 2016). Visit www.pgfusa.org for guidelines and applications. Our website is most compatible with the web browsers Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.

SOURCE Princess Grace Foundation-USA

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