APPLICATION GUIDELINES PROGRAM YEAR 2009

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, typewritten, 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 materials should be submitted to the Cintas Fellowship Selection Program by Jan.uary 14, 2008. Candidates are urged to ship portfolios by express mail. Acceptable formats are DVDs and CDs accompanied by a corresponding image list. Materials must be accompanied by the Work Sample Form. Pieces should be carefully itemized on this form. Limit the submission to 10ten samples. Send material to:

Cintas Fellows Collection
The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum
Florida International University, University Park
10975 SW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33199

Tel: (305) 348-2890
Fax: (305) 348.2762
Email: artinfo@fiu.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.

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.