The Museum of Human Achievement is hosting two Grant Application Hangouts for individuals or organizations seeking assistance with applying to Austin’s UNESCO Media Arts Open Call. We will offer an overview of the application, 1:1 support, and a friendly environment to co-work with other community members on your applications.

Session 1 -Wed August 13th, 2025 - 1pm - 2pm CT (ONLINE)

Session 2 - Saturday August 16th, 2025 - noon - 2pm (at MoHA - 3600 Lyons Rd)

This grant is designed to uplift Austin’s vibrant media arts community by funding group exhibitions, performances, or screen-based artworks featuring three or more artists.

Award Amount: $2,000

Good for: Organization (informal, non-profit or creative business) or promoter/organizer/artists working in media arts

2025 Application Dates: Currently Open until August 18th at midnight

If you would like to co-work, please bring a laptop or tablet to work on. If you do not have access to a laptop or tablet you can email jay@themusemofhumanachievement.com to reserve a computer (limited supply). Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount.

This event is organized by the Museum of Human Achievement and is not affiliated with the City of Austin's ACME or Economic Development Departments.

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Links

About - https://www.unescoaustin.org/open-call

Application Preview - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXqHDvdCNfEsQw8wzHl_mP3c3snPJxKf4wiuqYrxaGcJzvAA/viewform

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Venue Details

This event will be indoors in an open air warehouse without climate control, please dress according to the weather. The temperature outside is the temperature inside.

The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) has aging floors and a gravel parking lot. We recommend closed toe flat shoes, and an outfit that won't snag or get tripped on. We want you to have the best time while remaining safe and gorgeous.

Code of Conduct - https://moha.wiki/Code_of_Conduct

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Accessibility and Health

MoHA is wheelchair accessible. Please reach out to info@themuseumofhumanachievement.com if you have any other accessibility needs and we will do our best to accommodate.

To help keep our community safe and healthy, please do not attend if you feel ill or were recently exposed to illness, such as COVID and the flu.

Hand sanitizer and masks will be available. Masks are welcome!

Additional FAQs - https://moha.wiki/FAQ_%E2%86%92

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Travel & Parking Information

MoHA is located behind the Canopy Art Complex in a gravel parking lot. Guests can park for free in our lot and find free/paid street parking.

Riding bikes? We are accessible for bikes via several trails that connect to Springdale Road.

Riding the bus? The two closest bus stops to MoHA are at the 7th/Springdale stop and the Springdale/Govalle stop. We recommend using Google maps or Cap Metro Trip planner to confirm your route.

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The Museum of Human Achievement (MoHA) is a community-driven non-profit organization in Austin, TX grounded in affordability, inclusivity and access for artists. MoHA’s vision is for an empowered, resilient creative community where each member has the resources to foster well being, prosperity, and a self-determined future.

MoHA runs a variety of programs in Community Abundance, Digital Arts, Exhibition, and Professional Development for artists, organizers, and audiences. Learn more at their website https://moha.wiki.