The Tacoma Arts Commission's 2017 Arts Projects funding application is now available! See the press release below for more information. Follow this link for the 2017 Arts Projects guidelines and application instructions<http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/CEDD/TacomaCulture/arts/TA_ArtsProjects_2017eform.pdf>. Deadline for applications is November 7, 2016. APPLICATION WORKSHOP: A free workshop to go over the Arts Projects funding application and answer questions will be held on Thursday, October 13, from 12 - 1:30 pm at the Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market Street, 9th floor, Visibility Center conference room. Any group who is considering applying is encouraged to send a representative. [Tacoma2C_PC]News Release >From the City of Tacoma, Washington cityoftacoma.org<http://www.cityoftacoma.org> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 22, 2016 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:gschuler@cityoftacoma.org>, (253) 591-5152 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org>, (253) 591-2054 Applications for 2017 Arts Projects Funding Now Available The City of Tacoma is now accepting Arts Projects funding applications from eligible organizations producing publicly accessible arts programming within Tacoma city limits in 2017. Arts Projects funding ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, and supports community projects that focus on the arts. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2016. Past funding has supported a variety of projects including, but not limited to, arts components of neighborhood festivals; arts workshops or demonstrations; dance, theater, and music performances; youth-focused arts programming; arts-focused cultural and historical events; visual art exhibits; and literary events. Funded events must take place between Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017. 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 educational institutions or for-profit businesses wishing to produce not-for-profit arts functions. Applicants are required to have offices within Tacoma or, if they have no office, a majority of the applicant's activities must take place within Tacoma city limits. Other eligibility requirements apply. See guidelines for complete terms<http://cms.cityoftacoma.org/CEDD/TacomaCulture/arts/TA_ArtsProjects_2017eform.pdf>. Funding for Arts Projects is determined through a competitive application process. Actual contract amounts will be based upon availability of funds and the review of each application as measured against evaluation criteria detailed in the guidelines. Organizations interested in applying for Arts Projects funding can find out about past funded projects, download the guidelines, and access the online application form at cityoftacoma.org/funding<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/funding>. Application guidelines are also available by calling (253) 591-5191 or emailing nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:nstrom-avila@cityoftacoma.org>. Applicants are encouraged to attend a free workshop, which explains and addresses questions about the application and funding process. The workshop will be held Oct. 13, 2016, from noon - 1:30 p.m., in Tacoma Municipal Building (747 Market Street, 9th floor, Visibility Center conference room). ### Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191 [Email-footer]