The hardest part of the application when Dara and I worked on it was summarizing her history. 

She has a long history that needed to be concise and clear and compelling.

With careful editing and going back and forth with her we were able to get it down to a brief text that was impressive.

Here is what Dara Birnbaum said about needing help for getting this grant done right and how much she was thrilled at winning:

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"For those who are very serious about their application for a Guggenheim Fellowship, Brainard Carey can provide an invaluable companion along the way. With much previous knowledge regarding this grant, he can provide help and guidance at every turn, thus bringing one’s application to a refined and well-focused form. He made himself readily available to me throughout the process. He contoured my career information and goals into an extremely well-focused conclusion.“

- Dara Birnbaum (Guggenheim winner)

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The deadline for the application is the second week of September. I urge you with all my heart to summon the courage and apply, with or without my help. 

Reply to this letter to ask any questions and also to find out the fee structure of hiring me to work with you. I work with you step by step for every element of this grant including image selection and looking closely at your art.

I work with a total of ten artists on this on a first come first served basis and then it is closed. Spots are rapidly filling up, so please reply quickly if you are at all interested. 

Sincerely,

Brainard.