How to Apply for GAP / Tacoma / Grant Support

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ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP 

Join filmmaker and 2024 GAP recipient Derek Nunn for an overview of Artist Trust’s Grants for Artist Projects (GAP) application process. In this 1.5-hour workshop, you’ll learn about Artist Trust, the 2026 GAP awards, and how to apply. Derek will break down the application components and share tips to help your application stand out. This event is presented in partnership with The City of Tacoma Office of Arts and Cultural Vitality.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR 

Derek Nunn is an emerging writer and director returning home from Los Angeles, CA. For over 15 years, he has worked in various departments of film and television production companies, cultivating story ideas and concepts into reality. From award-winning independent production companies such as Steakhaus Productions, Hidden Empire and Animus Films to networks and studios such as Warner Brothers, MTV, Paramount Pictures, Spike TV, Vh1, Nickelodeon, Sony Pictures, BET, Comedy Central and 20th Century Fox. Since starting his own production company in his hometown of Tacoma, WA, Derek Nunn is focused on developing dynamic and innovative stories that showcase uniquely underrepresented groups and demographics for film 
and television. 

About Artist Trust  

Artist Trust is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and encourage artists working in all disciplines to enrich community life throughout Washington State. Since its founding in 1986, Artist Trust has invested over $15 million in individual artists through grant programs and provides a comprehensive suite of professional development training and resources to help artists achieve their career goals. Learn more at artisttrust.org. 

Have Questions? 

Email Program Coordinator Naomi Day.

Registration Ends May 27, 2026 2:00 pm

Register Now

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