Commission on Cultural Affairs August Meeting Agenda and art org. updates
Joyce Gelina
OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS UPDATES:
Annual Arts Funding Process Update
The Commission’s work on our annual arts funding process will be presented to City Council for their consideration on Monday, August 15, as part of a public hearing on the city’s upcoming budget. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. and is in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. The presentation will include an opportunity for public comment. Applicants are not required to attend but may do so, as it is an open meeting. Final approval of the funding recommendations will not occur until late September. If council approves the funding recommendations, contracts will be authorized after October 1 and then sent to funded agencies.
Small Request Funding
Small Request funds for FY16 have been depleted. However, new funds will be available after the city budget for FY17 is approved by city council in September. Proposed events/activities must take place after October 1, and preferably after October 10 when the Commission will consider applications received by the due date.
Beginning in FY17 the Small Request application form is available through the Foundant online application system, and it must be submitted no later than two months prior to the project’s start date (i.e., if your project begins on October 13, your application must be received by August 13). Go to http://www.como.gov/arts/funding-opportunities/small-request-funding/ for guidelines and to access the online application form.
Online Calendar
Stay up-to-date on all arts and culture events by using the online calendar on the OCA website, http://www.como.gov/arts/arts-events/calendar/. Information on how to submit your events can be found there, as well.
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