Hyperborea Art Grants are intended to subsidize build materials for projects appearing at Hyperborea. They do not fund labour, manufacturing equipment, or transportation.
Fundable items include:
Construction materials (wood, hardware, paint, metal, etc.)
Electronic components (LED strips, transistors, control boards, Arduino, etc.)
Fuel for generators or fire arts
The following items are not applicable for funding:
Food or alcohol
Time or labour (this is a gift to the community in the spirit of participation)
Personal transportation (however transportation support exists for project materials)
Production/manufacturing equipment (tools, projectors, tablets, software, etc.)
Sound system equipment
Personal gear (tents, sleeping gear, theme camp decoration, burn barrels, etc.)
Entirely pre-fabricated products (domes, carports, etc.)
Dance, music, or performance (unless you’re applying for a Micro Grant with material investment)
Assessment Criteria
Art Grant Committee members, Hyperborea Experiential Arts Team members, and Hyperborea event leads are permitted to apply for a Hyperborea Art Grant as long as they submit their applications anonymously, do not publicly discuss their application, and abstain from commenting or voting on any personal project.