GRANT OPPORTUNITIES 2010 WPA PUBLIC ART RESIDENCY PROGRAM DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2010 Washington Project for the Arts, DCCAH and Socrates Sculpture Park in Long Island City, NY are seeking applicants for a Public Art Residency Program to instruct and inform artists about the creation of public art. Artists will learn how to develop a proposal, identify sources for materials and projects, access a support network for technical assistance as well as learn about future opportunities. For more information, contact Rachel Dickerson.
DANCE DC FESTIVAL DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2010, 7pm Gotta swing? Love to dance? DCCAH is hosting its seventh annual Dance DC Festival from August 2022, 2010. The Dance DC Festival 2010 will present a wide array of folk and traditional dance and music performance groups from Washington, D.C. to perform at venues throughout the city. For more information, contact Ebony Blanks.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC ART OPPORTUNITY DEADLINE: MAY 3, 2010 6:30PM DCCAH is seeking members of the Columbia Heights community to design 17 Streetscape Mosaic Medallions at Resonance Plaza for Summer 2010. This competition is open to the community in order to capture the unique qualities of the neighborhood. For more information, contact Rachel Dickerson.
CAPITAL REGION TOURING PROGRAM DEADLINE: MAY 12, 2010, 7PM The Capital Region Touring Program will promote the exchange of touring artists between DC and Maryland. This is a unique opportunity for DC artists to enhance their touring capacity and showcase the diverse talent in both regions. For more information, contact Keona Pearson.
THE MAYOR’S SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM MEDIA CAMP 2010 Does your organization work with youth between the ages of 14 and 21? DCCAH looks forward to supporting the youth of DC through the Mayor’s Summer Youth Employment Program. For more information, contact Shyree Mezick.
FOR YOUR INFORMATION— CALLS TO ARTISTS & ARTS ORGANIZATIONS MEET THE ARTISTS AT NATIONALS PARK BY AKRIDGE/HALFSTREET DEADLINE: ONGOING (throughout the Nationals’ season) Akridge/Halfstreet is seeking artists to create work on a ‘Meet our local artists’ wall at The Nationals Stadium before the crowds arrive at home games. For more information, download the entry form.
WPARADE DEADLINE: May 5, 2010 The WPA Art Parade is an extravaganza of artists connecting with community to create a moving visual spectacle of art and culture. Visual artists, performers, architects, musicians, and visual arts organizations are invited to work independently, together, and in partnership with community organizations to create inflatable art, placards, portable sculpture and street performances!
THE NEA’S CHALLENGE AMERICA FAST-TRACK REVIEW GRANTS DEADLINE: MAY 27, 2010 The National Endowment for the Arts aims funds for support, primarily to small and mid-sized organizations, of projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations.
FEDERALGRANTS BULLETIN The Office of Partnerships and Grants Funding Alert is available for all of DC interested in federal funding opportunities. Interested individuals and organizations can sign up by clicking on the “DC DOCS” link on OPG’s Funding Alerts website -
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