To cultivate an inclusive artistic community and allow passionate individuals freedom in their creative process.

The Tony Smith Ambassador Foundation is dedicated to supporting artistic and creative individuals who otherwise would never have the opportunity to explore their talents. The aim of the TSAF is to open doors for people in the arts who are otherwise marginalized in society by providing grants, individual artist support, regranting initiatives, commissioning and new work development. The foundation awards qualified applicants through several programs and categories that emphasize artistic excellence and social consciousness. Art and creativity is universal and affects everyone in the community. TSAF strongly believes in facilitating those undiscovered talents and creating a thriving society where artists can educate, communicate, and exchange ideas while enhancing our cultural understanding.

Tony Smith is an entrepreneur from Georgia whose passion for the arts drove him to create a foundation that seeks to support fresh, undiscovered talent not usually seen through traditional means. Through these programs and grants, he hopes to provide the opportunity to ambitious, creative people who have longed to attain their artistic dreams.

Artist Fellowship – This program grants cash awards of $5,000 to individuals, one in each of six categories, who demonstrate excellence in their artistic field. This fellowship is for those who create original works of art.

Categories reviewed:

• Stage – theatre/choreography/dance/performance
  
  
• Architecture/sculpture/crafts
  
  
• Computer arts – graphic design/computer animation
  
  
• Writing – fiction/poetry/non-fiction literature/playwriting or screenwriting
  
  
• Visual arts – painting/photography/film/video
  
  
• Music composition/music performance

Activism in Art
This program distributes $10,000 each year to organizations, groups, or individuals who advocate a social cause in their artistic expression. This could include addressing issues in feminism, foreign policy, social injustice, environmentalism, human rights, animal rights, AIDS awareness, etc. The funds go toward supporting and promoting events, art shows, performances, or individuals that seek to educate the public about modern social issues through a creative medium.

Outstanding Achievement Award for Women in the Arts
This $8,000 award goes to two women a year who have demonstrated not only exceptional talent and creativity in their artistic endeavor, but are also role models in their community. Nominations for candidates are accepted in October and the winners are announced in January.

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