Deadline: 15-May-22
The Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) invites local organizations, groups, and artists to apply for an Arts in Community Award (AICA) to support performance based project, event, or activity in Athens-Clarke County that contributes to the vitality, unique identity, and livability of the Athens community.
Theme
“Performance”: Performance is the foundation of many art forms, from theater and film to dance and music. ACAC seeks proposals for time-bound projects (concerts, plays, poetry readings, exhibitions, screenings, panel discussions, etc.)
Funding information
- Each awarded proposal will be funded $2,000 regardless of whether it is submitted by an individual, team/collective, or nonprofit organization.
ACAC cannot Fund
There are a number of categories a municipality cannot fund on behalf of nonprofits and community organizations. ACAC cannot fund:
- Fundraisers on behalf of other organizations.
- Capital support or any significant equipment that will be used by the organization on a recurring basis beyond the life of any ACAC-funded project.
- Organizations that do not have a strong contingency plan for this public project.
- Physical art, non-performance based projects.
Eligibility Criteria
- Individuals, art teams or collectives, and nonprofit organizations who reside and work in Athens, Georgia are eligible to apply.
- Any performance art form is acceptable, including (but not limited to) dance, film, theater, music, and movement arts.
- Members of the Athens Cultural Affairs Commission (ACAC) or individuals currently under contract with ACAC are not eligible to apply.
- Proposals must comply with all ACC COVID-19 regulations.
For more information, visit https://www.athensculturalaffairs.org/arts-in-community-awards-spring-2022-application/