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Hi there! I'm looking for help as an emerging artist! I've been accepted to shows, my first ever! But I need help with the beginning booth fees :( Does anyone know of any grants, specifically for festival artists? Or emerging artists? Even just these first few festival fees being covered would help me out. Any ideas?

I've seen some general grants from a google search, but some don't seem to support my kind of art (paintings) or for festivals.. so I feel like I wouldn't qualify for those grants. 

It's really tough in the beginning to front this money after getting all of the supplies needed for booths/art/everyyyything... I feel so close to achieving my dream, so close! Any thoughts or advice?? I've still been trying to get on my feet entirely after the pandemic.

I've heard from some of you that there are emerging artist opportunities in some art festivals to get help, but I haven't seen anything in the shows on the Florida Gulf coast this year (where I am).  I'm also really nervous that I won't sell to break even, you know? Is that a normal feeling when you're starting?? What were your experiences in the beginning??

Thanks!!