Supporting Invisible Illness

Promoting artists who create visual stories and representations that break the stigma around mental health, portraying a more inclusive view of mental illness around the world.

Criteria:

• All proposals must be submitted in English.
• All applicants must be over the age of 18.

Grants will be awarded by a panel of judges selected for their expertise and experience in this field. Selection will be based on the ability to execute submitted proposals, and the applicant’s ability to document a visual story depicting mental health or mental illness. The panel will consider the submitted portfolio, evaluate the project proposal, and the creative’s professional ability to be able to execute the proposal.

All applicants are encouraged to outline how their submitted projects increase our understanding of mental health and other invisible illness. Priority consideration will also be given to applicants who identify as living with a mental illness.

The Create Fund winner benefits

• This fund provides a grant of $2,500 per selected artist.
• One artist will be selected per grant after February 8th, 2021.
• Artists must have a bank account in order to receive their winnings.
• Winners will receive support from the Shutterstock team on maximizing their stock potential.
• Winners will work together with the Shutterstock team to promote their work on multiple channels.

See this document for complete terms and conditions.