[https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/68eafe84-0a69-9cb8-b26a-ebebfa015ff6.png]<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=50a08dae2b&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jMo4P8iFw$> Opportunity 2025 Community Arts Projects funding APPLICATION WORKSHOP A free workshop to go over the Community Arts Projects funding application and answer questions will be held virtually on October 9, from 5:30 – 7 pm at https://bit.ly/25CAPworkshop<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=ef720c7d40&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jOfNdO4OQ$>. This workshop will be recorded and posted at www.cityoftacoma.org/artsopps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=794effaea0&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jM08SpwWA$>. First time applicants are strongly encouraged to attend or watch the recording. [https://mcusercontent.com/dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8/images/515dfec2-9703-b9ab-2f5c-86c61c420e58.jpg] Previously funded projects have included (clockwise from upper left: arts and cultural programming at Asia Pacific Cultural Center’s New Year Celebration; letterpress and book arts demonstrations at Tacoma Wayzgoose (photo by Roxann Murray); music, food, artistry, and culture of the Caribbean diaspora at Caribbean Queens Festival; music concerts by Tacoma Refugee Choir; and exhibits and artistic programming for Tacoma Light Trail. Application Deadline: October 28, 2024, 11:59 pm ________________________________ Funding: $3,000, $6,000, or $9,000 ________________________________ Eligibility: Eligibility extends to private non-profit corporations with a 501(c) designation, organized groups of people working together for a specific mission or purpose, for-profit businesses or educational institutions producing projects that are non-profit in nature, and tribes or Native non-profit organizations. Applicants are required to have offices or their place of business within Tacoma or, if they have no offices, a majority of their activities must take place within Tacoma city limits. Other eligibility requirements apply. See guidelines for complete terms<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=99277cb356&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jOJMtE2Fg$>. ________________________________ Opportunity Overview: The City of Tacoma is now accepting Community Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations and groups producing publicly accessible arts programming across all artistic disciplines within Tacoma city limits in 2025. Community Arts Projects funding can be used for a variety of projects, including, but not limited to, artistic presentations, activities, events, workshops, experiences, festivals, performances, or other projects that are accessible to the general public – either in-person and/or virtually. Funded projects must take place in Tacoma and be completed between January 1 - December 31, 2025. In alignment with Tacoma City Council Resolution 40622<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=48f124983b&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jNkaj3O-Q$>, the Tacoma Arts Commission is committed to sustained and transformational anti‐racist work, including investing in communities most impacted by racial, social, and economic inequity. This includes emerging and grassroots groups directly serving their communities and collaborations between organizations. All applications will be reviewed, and funding decisions made, using the evaluation criteria listed in the funding guidelines. An applicant’s proposed project does not need to meet any of the funding priorities listed below to be considered for funding. But, as part of the funding allocation process, the panel will prioritize funding for applicants or projects that meet one or more of the following: * Organizations who will use Community Arts Projects funding to fairly compensate artists and collaborators, especially BIPOC artists and collaborators, to create work that is central to the project. * Organizations, projects, or strategies that primarily give voice to: * Racial justice and/or social justice * Economically or socio-economically marginalized communities * LGBTQIA+ communities * People with disabilities * Organizations whose primary intentions, practices, and mission are by, for, and about BIPOC communities * Projects that will address emergent community needs Funding for Community Arts Projects is determined through a competitive application process. The number of projects funded will be based on the availability of funds and review of each application as measured against the evaluation criteria detailed in the guidelines<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=ad329cafd7&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jMGuI2BZA$>. ________________________________ Application Workshop: A free workshop to go over the Community Arts Projects funding application and answer questions will be held virtually on October 9, from 5:30 – 7 pm at https://bit.ly/25CAPworkshop<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=719d571743&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jNeDzo1XA$>. This workshop will be recorded and posted at www.cityoftacoma.org/artsopps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=07e6bec35d&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jNzzqE3Sg$>. First time applicants are strongly encouraged to attend or watch the recording. ________________________________ More Info: Visit www.cityoftacoma.org/artsopps<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=a439a30bd8&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jNorwIpzw$> for complete information about this opportunity ________________________________ How to Apply: Visit https://tacomaarts.submittable.com/submit<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cityoftacoma.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dab5c8dcabb4a48a61875c4b8&id=11a7f53818&e=884d82c518__;!!CRCbkf1f!VgInVzdl3kOGoMYlQS3uYfXqQqP9sS1WPs1d2mLBJuyORZDhdM5CPFtIFIzmo6qoFwpW9LtuCWo_Xys8jPguDhUe-jNdXkKdUA$> ________________________________ Questions? 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We are committed to supporting equitable opportunities to broaden artistic expression while encouraging inter-sectional communities through inclusive relationships and outreach. Arts and culture are uniquely positioned to touch every person and every part of Tacoma. We are committed to supporting the entirety of our community. ʔuk’ʷədiitəb ʔuhigʷətəb čəɫ txʷəl tiiɫ ʔa čəɫ ʔal tə swatxʷixʷtxʷəd ʔə tiiɫ puyaləpabš dxʷəsɫaɫlils gʷəl ʔutxʷəlšucidəbs həlgʷəʔ. We gratefully acknowledge that we rest on the traditional lands of the Puyallup People where they make their home and speak the Lushootseed language. 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