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Arts Build Communities Grant Workshop
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Location
Emporium Center
100 S. Gay Street Knoxville, TN 37902Description
In conjunction with the availability of the Tennessee Arts Commission's Arts Build Communities grants, a free workshop is scheduled for Friday, May 9, at 1:30 PM in downtown Knoxville. Please RSVP online or by calling (865) 523-7543. The Alliance requests proposals for art projects from any state-recognized, nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations or government entities located within the following twelve East Tennessee counties: Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Knox, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Pickett, Roane, Scott, Sevier, Union.
The Tennessee Arts Commission’s Arts Build Communities (ABC) grant program is designed to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, and enhance the sustainability of asset-based cultural experiences. Through the ABC grant program, the Commission seeks to build communities by nurturing artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in each of Tennessee’s 95 counties.
Awards range from $500 to $2,000 for projects taking place between August 16, 2014 and June 15, 2015. The funds may be used for a variety of quality arts projects. All events sponsored in part or entirely with ABC funds must be open to the general public. Community involvement is an important component in the planning and implementation of ABC projects.
Applications must be submitted online through the Tennessee Arts Commission’s eGrant system by 4:30 PM (CST) on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. The ABC online application can be accessed at www.tn.gov/arts/community_arts_abc.htm. Faxed, mailed, or hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
Prior to submitting an application, qualifying organizations should discuss the program or project proposal with their designated agency (Suzanne Cada, (865) 523-7543 or sc@knoxalliance.com) or Shannon Ford, Director of Community Arts Development for the Tennessee Arts Commission, at (615) 532-9796 or shannon.ford@tn.gov.