Why doesn the Durfee Foundation look at work samples?
The purpose of the ARC program is to provide small grants in a short time frame so that artists can take advantage of specific opportunities for presentation of their work. Rather than look at work samples, which is a labor-intensive process, the foundation relies on the judgment of the venue that has committed to presenting the work. Reliance on the venue’s judgment allows our small office a fast turnaround time on grant decisions and the ability to get funding to artists quickly.
