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✨ SideBurn 2026 Art Special: Everything you need to know about art grants, info sessions, theme camps, and more.

🎨 Art Grants Open December 8! Don’t Miss the Info Session on December 13

Applications for all art grant categories (legacy, creators, fire art creators, and microgrants) will open on December 8th! You have until January 24th to submit your grant application.

We also invite all interested participants to an info session for art grants on December 13th, from 2 PM to 3 PM EST. Add to calendar.

Zoom link to join

πŸ”₯ Join ART and FAST for an Effigy & Temple Grant Workshop on December 9th

As the Effigy and Temple grant application process kicks off, we invite applicants to join ART and FAST for an online grant workshop on December 9th, from 7 PM to 8 PM EST on Zoom.

Zoom link to join

⏰ Reminder: Submit your Letter of Intent for Effigy and Temple Applications by December 21st

Are you thinking about building an Effigy or Temple? Our 2-stage application is designed to provide guidance, empower first-time builders to apply, and ensure high-quality, complete final applications. Successful projects will receive a $5,500 grant. Our online info session will take place on December 9th.

The first step is to submit your Letter of Intent by December 21st.

Submit Effigy LOI Submit Temple LOI

πŸŽͺ 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 6th, 2026.

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

Read the Guide


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