RACC Press Releases
June 12 , 2007
Regional Arts & Culture Council Requests Proposals for Artistic Projects in 2008
The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) invites nonprofit organizations and individual artists in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas Counties to submit proposals for artistic projects and cultural events that are planned for calendar year 2008. “Intent to Apply” forms must be submitted online through RACC’s website – www.racc.org -- before 5:00 p.m. on August 1.
For 12 years, RACC Project Grants have enhanced and supported a wide range of artistic activities throughout the Portland metropolitan area. To receive RACC funding, projects must meet certain eligibility requirements and involve the creation or presentation of a performance, exhibit, or other work of art that is available to the general public. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are available in two categories: Artistic Focus and Neighborhood Arts.
Guidelines and other important materials are available online at www.racc.org. All applications must be submitted using RACC’s online grants system; RACC provides computer access and technical support for people who require assistance. RACC staff is also available by telephone and email to guide applicants through the process of submitting a successful application. First-time applicants should contact Helen Daltoso at 503.823.5402 or hdaltoso@racc.org for assistance. Returning applicants should contact Ingrid Carlson at 503.823.5417 or icarlson@racc.org.
In addition to these one-on-one support opportunities, two free orientation sessions are being offered to help applicants better understand RACC Project Grant guidelines and application procedures. These orientations will be held at RACC offices, 108 NW 9 th, Room 202, Portland. Please call 503.823.5111 to RSVP.
- An orientation for nonprofit organizations will be held Tuesday, June 19, 2007, 3:00 – 5:00pm
- An orientation for individual artists will be held Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 3:00 – 5:00pm
RACC encourages submissions from new, emerging, and established artists alike. Last year, 38 artists and 59 nonprofit organizations received Project Grants from RACC; 51% of these were awarded to applicants that had never before received RACC Project Grant funding. Proposals are grouped by discipline and adjudicated by a panel of community volunteers with interest and experience in arts and culture programming.
“ Intent to Apply” forms are due August 1, 2007 at 5:00pm . RACC staff will notify applicants as to whether their proposal meets the minimum eligibility requirements, and all final proposals must be submitted online by August 15, 2007 by 5:00pm. Applicants submit copies of their proposal and supplemental materials by August 22, 2007. Awards are announced by mid-December.
For more information, visit www.racc.org.
Through vision, leadership and service the Regional Arts
& Culture Council works to integrate arts and culture in all aspects of
community life.
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Jeff Hawthorne
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