[Cwgrad-announcements] GRANTS: cintas creative writing fellowship for cuban writers

[Ching-In Chen]

>>GRANTS: cintas creative writing fellowship for cuban writers

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http://cintasfoundation.org/fellowships_writing.htm
Creative Writing

Candidates may submit two copies of one original manuscript, or portion of
manuscript, no more than 25 numbered pages in length, double spaced with
standard margins, and clearly reproduced on white 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Please
clip
pages together. No other samples will be accepted. For the purpose of
historical
value, the winner is expected to submit signed and dated full length
manuscript to be added to the Cintas Fellows Collection.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES PROGRAM YEAR 2008
Eligibility: Creative artists, living outside of Cuba, of Cuban citizenship
or direct lineage (having a Cuban parent or grandparent).
Application: The original application, in black ink or, preferably, typewri
tten, must be submitted. The application must be completed in English.
Please
complete all sections of the application.

Artist's and Project Statements: Prepare two narrative statements: The
Artist's Statement describes your personal history, your development as an
artist,
and your plans for the future. The Project Statement describes the project
or
activity that you would undertake if awarded a Cintas Fellowship. Please
include a timeline for the project, and identify other sources, where
appropriate,
of funding for the project.
Letters of Recommendation: Candidates must submit two letters of
recommendation with the application. Letters may be submitted separately, if
necessary,
but must be postmarked no later than the application deadline. Each letter
of
recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope, with the
recommender's
signature across the seal. Letters of recommendation must be written in
English.
Submission of Work Samples: All material should be submitted to the Cintas
Fellowship Selection Program by January 14, 2008. Acceptable formats are
DVDs
and CDs. The material must be accompanied by the Work Sample Form. Pieces
should be carefully itemized on this form.
Send material to:

Ms. Ingrid LaFleur Rogers
Cintas Fellows Collection Manager
Frost Art Museum at Florida International University
University Park, PC 112
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: (305) 348-6086
Fax: 305.348.2762
Email: ingrid.rogers at fiu.edu <ingrid.rogers%40fiu.edu>

Return of Work Samples: Work samples will be returned to candidates
following the competition, provided that Cintas Fellowship Program is
furnished with a
self-addressed envelope or mailing container stamped with the appropriate
postage.
> Download: The CINTAS Application Form (120KB PDF)
> Download: The CINTAS Letters of Recommendation Form (88KB PDF)
>Download: The CINTAS Work Sample Form (76KB PDF)

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:  The award is considered taxable income under US tax
law and the Foundation will withhold appropriate US taxes. Fellows who are
not
U.S. citizens and who are living abroad must provide a U.S. taxpayer
identification number when they accept the fellowship to receive payment.
The address
for the IRS website: www.irs.gov, at which the form is readily available.
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