# Artistic Micro Grants Art Hoe Collective is Offering three Micro Grants to Creatives of Color By Ell Smith | Published 2020-06-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-grants References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/6/art-hoe-collective-micro-grants-black-trans-women-artists-aaron-philip-initiative-announcement-apply) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/p/CBq6ufJgiAT/) In an effort to better recognize marginalized voices, Art Hoe Collective will be offering micro grants to benefit Black transgender women who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Art Hoe Collective formed to give a platform to [creatives of color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color), featuring art work and submissions on a popular [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-tattoo) page. Now, the collective is further supporting its community with micro grants, in which three recipients will be awarded with $1,000 USD each. The page is now accepting applications for these grants, and to apply those eligible must submit their artwork online using a hashtag. The guest host Aaron Philips will serve as a curator for the event. Image Credit: Via Art Hoe Collective's Instagram, @arthoecollective ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Micro Grants for Creatives of Color:** Micro grants for artists of color could disrupt the traditional grant-making structure and allow for greater access to funding and recognition. - **Empowering Marginalized Voices:** Empowering marginalized voices through art could lead to a more diverse and inclusive creative industry. - **Networking and Building Communities Online:** Building communities and networks online for artists could disrupt the traditional brick-and-mortar gallery system and provide a new outlet for recognition and support. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Culture:** The arts and culture industry has an opportunity to support and amplify marginalized voices through funding and recognition. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms have an opportunity to provide a space for artists to connect, network and build communities online. - **Non-profit:** Non-profit organizations have an opportunity to create micro-grant programs like these to support artists who are facing financial difficulties due to COVID-19. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Artist Grant Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-ross-1.md) - [Disability Representation-Encouraging Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disability-representation.md) - [Inclusive Therapy Funding Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hinge-1.md) - [Women Tattoo Artist Apprenticeships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-in-tattoo.md) - [Women-Focused NFT Residencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-residency.md) - [Community Project Micro-Grant Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microgrant-program.md) - [Hispanic Entrepreneur Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-don-julio-fund-grant.md) - [Artist-Centric Hotel Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-belmar-costa-rica.md) - [LGBTQIA + Charitable Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folx-health.md)