The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing arts programming in 2008. The application deadline is Nov. 19.
A free workshop to explain the process will take place on Oct. 17 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 1444.
Arts Projects funding ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 and is used to support community projects that focus on the arts. Past funding has supported arts components of festivals, public art projects, exhibit programs, performing arts series and literary events.
Eligibility extends to private non-profit agencies with any 501(c) designation; organized groups of community volunteers (such as a business district or neighborhood council with an advisory body, business license and organizational bank account); and for-profit businesses with an arts mission proposing a unique project designed specifically for public benefit that is not for profit. Applicants must have offices located within Tacoma city limits and all funded activities must be produced in Tacoma.
Organizations interested in applying for Arts Projects can read about past funded projects and download the guidelines and application form on the City of Tacoma Web site at http://www.tacomaculture.org . Application forms are also available by calling (253) 591-5560.
