Artists throughout Sacramento County can now apply for scholarships to take an eligible professional development course, class, or workshop at no cost.

The City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture is offering up to 450 scholarships valued at $100 each, awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications will close Dec. 9 or when 450 applications have been received, whichever comes first.

The second round is open to artists working in any discipline who live in Sacramento County, expanding eligibility beyond Sacramento city limits. Artists who applied in the first round are also eligible to apply for a second scholarship.

“We heard from artists after the first round and expanded eligibility to Sacramento County residents in response to that feedback,” said Melissa Cirone, grants and programs manager for the Office of Arts and Culture. “The City wants to continue supporting artists who contribute to the vitality of life in Sacramento by helping them access opportunities to learn and develop their skills.”

Artists can review participating instructors and eligible classes on the program webpage. Each eligible artist may apply for one scholarship covering one class from the posted instructor’s schedules.

Applications must be submitted through Submittable.

Selected applicants will receive a scholarship code by email through the Submittable platform to register directly with the instructor. Applicants should check their email and spam folders for the code.

Questions about a particular class should be directed to its instructor.