This is the third in a series of guest posts by the enamel artist Kat Cole. This post previously appeared on her blog. 

Now that I had found a location and community that could provide tools and support, I needed to find a way of funding this project.  Last year, the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs had begun a new micro-grant project for artists.  To qualify, the project would need to be completed within the city and be of benefit of the community.