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Don’t Miss Out: Grant Workshop Dec 7, LOI Deadline Dec 14, & Theme Camp Applications Opening Soon!

Join ART and FAST for an Effigy and Temple Grant Workshop on December 7th.

As the Effigy and Temple Grants application process kicks off, we invite applicants to join ART and FAST for an online grant workshop on December 7th, from 2 PM to 4 PM EST on Zoom.


Reminder: Submit your Letter of Intent for Effigy and Temple Applications by December 14th

Are you thinking about building an Effigy or Temple? New for SideBurn 2025, we’re implementing a 2-stage application process. This approach is designed to provide guidance, empower first-time builders to apply, and ensure high-quality, complete final applications. Successful projects will receive a grant of $5,500. Our first online info session will take place on December 7th.

The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent by December 14th.


Get Ready: Theme Camp Applications and Grants Open Next Month!

Theme Camps new and old, it’ll soon be time to act on your inspirations and see where they take you. Mark your calendars! Theme Camp Applications and Grant submissions will be open from January 6th to February 17th, 2025.

To help you get ready, check out the SideBurn Theme Camp Application Prep Guide which covers everything you need to know including registration requirements and all the details needed for your Theme Camp application.


Get ready for these upcoming milestones!

  • Effigy and Temple Virtual Info Session: Join us on December 7th
  • Letters of Intent Due: Submit yours for Effigy and Temple Applications by December 14th
  • Exciting News: Our new website is launching soon!
For a list of upcoming key dates visit our website.
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Land Acknowledgement
We gather for SideBurn on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, the Huron-Wendat, the Mississaugas, and other Indigenous peoples from across Turtle Island. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work and build community on this land.