Reminder: The deadline for the Tacoma Arts Commission's 2010 Arts Projects funding application is Wednesday, December 2nd. See the press release below for more information. The application is attached here as a PDF. It is also available online at http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/funding.asp . [cid:image003.jpg@01CA6CF0.B537E310]News Release >From the City of Tacoma, Washington www.cityoftacoma.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Oct. 22, 2009 MEDIA CONTACTS Naomi Strom-Avila, Community and Economic Development, nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org>, (253) 591-5191 Karrie Spitzer, Community Relations, karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:karrie.spitzer@cityoftacoma.org>, (253) 591-5790 2010 funding application for community-based arts projects now available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing arts programming in 2010. Arts Projects funding ranges from $1,000 to $5,000 and is used to support community projects that focus on the arts. The application deadline is Dec. 2, 2009. Past funding has supported arts components of festivals, dance and musical performances, arts workshops, exhibit programs, performing arts series and literary events. Funded events must take place within the 2010 calendar year. Applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop, which explains the process and addresses questions about the process. The workshop will be held Nov. 6 from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 900. Eligibility extends to private non-profit agencies with a 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 are required to have offices within Tacoma, or a majority of the applicant's activities must take place and be produced within the Tacoma city limits. Organizations interested in applying for Arts Projects funding can read about past funded projects and download the guidelines and application form at www.tacomaculture.org/arts/funding.asp<http://www.tacomaculture.org/arts/funding.asp>. Application forms are also available by calling (253) 591-5191 or e-mailing nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org>. ### Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 (253)591-5191