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DEADLINE EXTENDED – FEBRUARY 3, 2012
Richmond’s Arts and Culture Grants Program
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Local registered non-profit arts and culture organizations are being given another opportunity to apply for funding through the new interim Arts and Culture Grants Program, thanks to a new, extended deadline of February 3, 2012.The interim 2012 Arts and Culture Grants Program offers two types of grants: Project Assistance and Operating Assistance. These categories of grants were developed to strengthen the infrastructure of arts and culture organizations in Richmond, invest in arts opportunities, show support for the careers of local artists and support a wide range of artistic and cultural activities. The program has been welcomed enthusiastically by arts and culture groups and policy makers.

Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to, public events, exhibitions and artist residencies. Project Assistance grant funds may be requested for up to 50% of the total cost of the project, to a maximum of $5,000 while Operating grants will be awarded up to a maximum of 30% of the annual operating budget, to a maximum request of $10,000.

Details regarding eligibility, deadlines and application processes are available online at www.richmond.ca/artists.

For further information regarding the 2012 Interim Arts and Culture Grants Program, please contact Liesl Jauk, Cultural Development Manager, at 604.204.8672.

ART AND ART DEADLINES

Art and Art Deadlines is a blog featuring international art calls and opportunities for artists. Updated weekly, the blog is a resource for artists looking for places to exhibit their works locally and abroad.

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The data collected will be used to provide statistics on the number and types of artists in our community, which will be helpful in future proposals and planning. In addition, it will provide a resource in case of opportunities for the City to hire local artists.

And last, but not least, if you give permission, the contact information will be used to inform you about new City of Richmond supported artist-focused programs, events and opportunities as they are announced.

Note: The information provided will not be shared, nor used for any non-official City of Richmond business or communication.

Please take a few minutes to tell us a bit about yourself and pass this information on to any other Richmond-based artists you know.


For more information contact:

Liesl Jauk
Manager, Cultural Development
Arts, Culture and Heritage Services
Community Services Department
City of Richmond
ljauk@richmond.ca
www.richmond.ca/artists