City Arts Funding
At their meeting on July 13, the Commission on Cultural Affairs will review their recommendations for funding of local arts organizations. The public hearing portion of the meeting will not begin until 5 p.m. Applicants are invited to attend and address the Commission, but are not required to do so. After the Commission acts on their recommendations, they will be forwarded to City Council for review during their meeting on August 17. The council meeting starts at 7 p.m. and provides an additional opportunity for the public to speak prior to finalizing the funding recommendations.
Input on the Annual Arts Funding Process
A survey form requesting feedback on the funding process was sent to applicants along with their scores and preliminary award amounts at the end of June. Please complete the survey as soon as possible so we can continue to assess and improve our funding process. Your input is important to us as it helps us to measure the clarity of the application form and the overall ease of the process.
Small Request Funding
Small Request funds for FY15 have been depleted. However, new funds will be available after the city budget for FY16 is approved by city council. Proposed events/activities must take place after October 1, and preferably after October 12 when the Commission will consider applications received by the due date. Small Request applications for FY16 must be submitted to the OCA 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.gocolumbiamo.com/Arts/smreq.php for the guidelines and application form.
Online Calendar
Stay up-to-date on all arts and culture events by using the online calendar on the OCA website, www.GoColumbiaMo.com/Arts/calendar.php. Information on how to submit your events can be found there, as well.
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