No. The IBEX Masterpiece Project is completely separate from the IBEX Dream Fund resource. The Dream Fund is only meant to assist IBEX Insiders in small grants, to purchase art-related materials and experiences that they otherwise may not be able to afford.

• Applicants should be a member and involved with the IBEX Insiders
• Applications should be completed in-full, on time and in English
• The applicant’s request has to be used for art-related purposes
• Applicant should be making strides towards improving (or starting) their art journey

Everything we choose to fund is entirely at our discretion. We are open to all sorts funding, but here are some examples of the things we fund:

• Art reference books
• Museum memberships
• Visiting exhibition tickets
• Art materials (canvas, paint, plaster, graphite, paper, charcoal, pastel, etc.)
• Art material(s) shipping fees
• One-time classes or workshops, supplies for classes/workshops
• Software and program subscriptions
• Photoshooting fees/Model fees
• Solo exhibition catering
• Visits to the IBEX Collection HQ/Art Lab in Augsburg, Germany

• Projects with applications that are not complete and received by the deadline – i.e. fully itemized budget
• Anything that consists of an incitement to hatred primarily against a group of people defined in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, person/person(s) with disabilities, religion, or sexual orientation will not be permitted
• Anything that does not align with IBEX Collection’s core values
• Anything illegal
• Alcohol for events

Technically, there is no maximum amount an applicant can request; we are eager to hear about your dreams in-full. However all applicants must remember that this is a resource meant to help an entire community, and not just one individual, therefore the amount requested should be logical and realistic. If your request is a considerably large amount, we may ask that you work with us on partial funding.

Yes! In fact, we encourage this. The purpose of the IBEX Dream Fund is to make the maximum impact in as many ways as possible with a finite amount of money, therefore more than one artist benefitting from a single grant would absolutely align with our goal for this fund.

For example: If you and four other Insiders live nearby one another and all come together to apply for the IBEX Dream Fund, to book two days at a photo-shooting studio that all five artists could use.

English is the common language amongst our team, and the common language in the Insiders group, so please fill out your application in English. If you do not speak in English, you may use Google Translate (at your own risk) or have an English-speaking peer review it.

Supporting documents are not required for applications, but are highly recommended. You may use supporting documents to show us sketches for an idea/concept, work in progress, current work you’re most proud of, research/writing, etc. This section is meant for anything you feel can make your application stronger and/or convey your ideas better.

Absolutely, but only with the permission and signature of a parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must on behalf of the minor for all legal and financial matters.

Yes. Please indicate in your application which items you need shipped by IBEX, include the link to the exact item and the price, and we will coordinate the shipping if you are selected as a recipient. International shipping is allowed, the materials requested do not have to be located or shipped from the applicant’s home country.

No. All complete applications will be reviewed at the same time and the winners will be chosen completely at the discretion of the IBEX Collectors.

All completed and timely applications will be reviewed. The IBEX Collectors will not see any personal details, such as name, gender, nationality, of the applicants, besides the: amount requested, the answers to the application prompts and relevant supporting documents.

The IBEX Collection does not own anything you create with your Dream Fund stipend. You are not obliged to paint, or create, anything for IBEX purposes to apply. The main requirements are that you be a member of IBEX Insiders, fill out the application completely, turn it in on or before the deadline, and wait for a response. Nothing more, nothing less!

If you are selected, the money is yours for your art journey, zero strings attached. This is not a loan, this is a grant; you do not have to pay it back.