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Arts & Culture Alliance announces Arts Build Communities Grants workshops
KNOXVILLE – In conjunction with the Arts & Culture Alliance’s request for Arts Build Communities grant proposals, a Technical Assistance workshop is scheduled for Monday, June 10, at 1:30 PM in downtown Knoxville. The Alliance requests proposals for art projects from any non-profit 501(c)(3) organization located within the following fourteen East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Cumberland, Fentress, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Pickett, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union. For location and directions, please RSVP at acaabc.eventbrite.com.
The Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural experiences. Through the ABC grant program, the Commission seeks to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
Awards range from $500 to $2,000. The grant period is August 16, 2013 through June 15, 2014. The funds may be used for a variety of quality arts projects. All events sponsored in part or entirely with ABC funds must be open to the general public. Community involvement is an important component in the planning and implementation of ABC projects.
Applications must be submitted online through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s eGrant system by 4:30 PM (CT) on Monday, July 1, 2013. The ABC online application can be accessed beginning at 8:00 AM (CT) on Friday, May 31, 2013 at www.tn.gov/arts. Faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications will not be accepted. Prior to submitting an application, qualifying organizations should discuss the program or project proposal with the designated agency, or the Tennessee Arts Commission representative.
The Arts & Culture Alliance is one of ten designated agencies that administer the ABC program statewide on behalf of the Tennessee Arts Commission. Designated agencies are trained to assist ABC applicants with identifying eligible activities, provide feedback on draft applications, administer local grant review panels, and help grant recipients track the success of funded activities. The grant review panel will take place on Tuesday, July 23, at the Emporium Center.
Prior to submitting an application, qualifying organizations should discuss the program or project proposal with their designated agency or Shannon Ford, Director of Community Arts Development for the Tennessee Arts Commission, at (615) 532-9796 or shannon.ford@tn.gov.
Published June 4, 2013
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