The Tacoma Arts Commission's 2016 Arts Projects funding application is now available! See the press release below for more information. The application is attached here and is also available at cityoftacoma.org/funding<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/funding>. Deadline for applications is October 30, 2015. A free application workshop will be held on Friday, October 9, from 12 - 1:30 pm at the Tacoma Municipal Building North, 728 St. Helens, Room 16. Naomi Strom-Avila Cultural Arts Specialist City of Tacoma 747 Market Street, Room 900 Tacoma, WA 98402 253.591.5191 [Tacoma2C_PC]News Release >From the City of Tacoma, Washington cityoftacoma.org<http://www.cityoftacoma.org> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 21, 2015 MEDIA CONTACTS Gwen Schuler, Media and Communications, gschuler@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:gschuler@cityoftacoma.org>, (253) 591-5160 Maria Lee, Media and Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org<mailto:maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org>, (253) 591-2054 Applications for 2016 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 2016. Arts Projects funding ranges from $1,000 to $5,000, and supports community projects that focus on the arts. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on Oct. 30, 2015. 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, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2016. 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_2016eform.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 and download the guidelines and application form at cityoftacoma.org/funding<http://www.cityoftacoma.org/funding>. Application forms 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. 9, 2015, from noon - 1:30 p.m., in Tacoma Municipal Building North (728 St. Helens, Room 16). ###