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Jazz Road Tours

From South Arts –

Grants of up to $15,000 to artists to support their tours.
Applications due June 15, 2023, with additional deadlines occurring regularly through 2026.

Winter 2023 Jazz Road Artists Mali Obamsawin Sextet perform at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, New York. Photo by Randy Lu.

The new application cycle of Jazz Road Tours is now open. This artist-centric grant program puts funds directly in the hands of jazz artists across the US to connect with audiences around the country.

Jazz Road Tours grants range from $5,000 to $15,000, funding the artists directly to cover a portion of eligible tour expenses including artist fees, travel, housing, meals, backline, road/sound/tour management, and costs related to tour coordination and promotion. The Jazz Road Tours program is designed to help artists earn a living wage while on the road. Applications are now being accepted with a deadline of June 15, and additional regular deadlines throughout the coming years.

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