The Gig Harbor Arts Commission announces the 2021 Creative Endeavor grants program to support the work of local individuals and organizations involved in arts and culture. The goal is to increase arts and cultural opportunities available to the people of Gig Harbor. Gig Harbor-area individuals and arts and cultural organizations are encouraged to apply.The deadline to apply for a 2021 Creative Endeavor Grant is February 26, 2021 and all projects must be complete in time for grant recipients to submit their project recap reports and invoices by December 8, 2021. The Arts Commission will hold a virtual pre-application workshop on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at 5:30pm to answer questions about the program. Please contact the Gig Harbor City Clerk for a link to join the webinar: mtowslee@gigharborwa.gov The Arts Commission will hold informal 20-minute applicant interviews on the evening of Wednesday, March 3, beginning at 5:30 p.m. or on the morning of Saturday, March 6, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Contact the city clerk to schedule an appointment. Funding for the Creative Endeavor grants was approved by the City Council as part of the 2021 City budget. All projects must follow the Governor’s COVID-19 Guidelines for gatherings. Download a grant application and guidelines here: https://cityofgigharbor.app.box.com/file/769189860898. <https://cityofgigharbor.app.box.com/file/769189860898?s=y5k4uv12jjc07kwcflrbofdgei5wdn04&fbclid=IwAR1tI6lZxsVwBvr0ZzsixWXQNwLH2y2DJYHYV_cmbztHNRLrNlpGfreK_LQ> When Winston Churchill was asked to cut arts funding in favor of the war effort he responded, "Then what are we fighting for?"