Effective Organizations Applications Sought From Alaskan Arts and Cultural Organizations
Deadline: November 1, 2007 (Letters of Interest)
The Rasmuson Foundation ( http://www.rasmuson.org/ ) has announced a call for applications for Effective Organizations, a grant and technical assistance program with a goal of strengthening the per- formance and impact of Alaska's arts and cultural organizations. The program, a three-step structured technical assistance and grant program, helps arts and cultural organizations address critical internal issues and, in the process, make them better equipped to fulfill their missions and improve their service to their communities.
The program targets organizations that are either anticipating a major transition, are in the middle of one, or just recovering from one. Organizations accepted into the program will be assigned a consul- tant, funded by the Rasmuson Foundation, to conduct an assessment and assist the organization in developing a transition plan. Upon completion of the plan, a grant of up to $60,000 may be awarded to help the organization implement its plan. Participation in the program requires a significant commitment of time by both the staff and board of applicant organizations.
To be eligible, applicant organizations must be Alaska-based non- profit 501(c)(3) or tribal organizations with a consistent record of arts and cultural programming. Organizations must have been in existence for at least three years and have at least one paid full-time staff person. Performing and visual arts organizations, arts councils, cultural centers, museums, libraries, and public broadcast stations are a few examples of eligible nonprofits.
Detailed application guidelines, instructions, and forms can be found at the Rasmuson Foundation Web site. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009133/rasmuson
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Meet the Composer Announces Guidelines for Global Connections Program
Deadline: November 1, 2007; May 1, 2008
A program of Meet the Composer ( http://meetthecomposer.org/ ), Global Connections seeks to help ensure that international au- diences see and hear the impressive and creative range of work offered by today's living composers, and also helps support the creative and professional development of living composers through the performance of their work worldwide. The Global Connections program provides support for U.S.-based composers to cover appearance/residency fee, travel, accommodation, and per-diem costs related to travel abroad for the live performance of their works or for research and development. Support is also available for performing and presenting organizations in the U.S. to sponsor short residencies for composers based outside the United States.
Composers, improvisers, singer/songwriters, and sound artists working professionally at all career stages and in any style or genre are eligible for this program. The program is open to non- profit arts or community organizations. This can include ensembles, presenters, festivals, museums, gallery spaces, or artists' residencies. Composers must have been invited by the hosting org- anization to appear at or participate in a performance of their work and other events or activities surrounding the performance. If traveling for research and development, composers must have been offered support by the hosting organization for research and development or creation of a new work. Priority will be given to proposals for the development of collaborative works that bring together artists of different nationalities.
The deadline for projects taking place July through December 2008 is November 1, 2007; the deadline for projects taking place January through July 2009 is May 1, 2008. Grants range from $500 to $5,000 each.
Visit the Meet the Composer Web site for guidelines and application. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009134/meetthecomposer
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VSA arts and MetLife Foundation Announce Arts Connect All Grant Opportunity
Deadline: December 7, 2007
VSA arts ( http://www.vsarts.org/ ) and the MetLife Foundation ( http://www.metlife.org/ ) have announced their 4th annual "Arts Connect All" grant opportunity for arts organizations to create or enhance inclusive educational programs through partnerships with local public schools. A maximum of ten grants of up to $15,000 each will be awarded through the program.
VSA arts and the MetLife Foundation invite proposals from arts institutions whose programs incorporate the following: inclusive teaching practices; access to students with all types of dis- abilities; development of social, cognitive, and artistic skills; involving people with disabilities in planning and implementation; building staff, teacher, and/or artist knowledge and skill of inclusive practices; and collaboration with public schools that engages students, parents, and school administrators.
Nonprofit performing and exhibiting arts institutions, including museums, theaters, and multidisciplinary arts presenters, who are creating or have established educational programs are encouraged to apply. Arts organizations in the following cities are eligible: Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Denver, Detroit, Hartford, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Nashville, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland (OR), Providence, San Diego, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle, Tampa, and Tulsa.
For more information regarding eligibility and selection criteria and to download an application form, visit the VSA arts Web site. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009135/vsa/273
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VSA arts Seeks Entries for International Young Soloists Awards
Deadline: Various
The VSA arts ( http://www.vsarts.org/ ) International Young Soloists Program is designed to identify talented musicians who have a disability. The VSA arts International Young Soloists Award is given annually to four outstanding musicians, two from the U.S. and two from the international arena. The award provides an opportunity for these emerging musicians to each earn a $5,000 award and a performance in Washington, D.C. Any individual musician (instrumental or vocal) age 25 and under from the U.S. who has a disability is eligible to apply. Any individual musician (instrumental or vocal) age 30 and under from outside the United States who has a disability is eligible to apply.
Applications from musical ensembles (two to eight members) will be accepted for the International Young Soloists Award. This includes any type of ensemble from a rock band to a chamber ensemble to a drum corps. In order to be eligible, at least one member of the ensemble must have a disability. All members of the ensemble must fulfill the age requirements as stated above. All types of music will be accepted, including but not limited to rock/alt rock, pop, indie, classical, country/folk, jazz, R&B/blues, hip hop/rap, Latin, world, etc.
A disability is defined as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. (An impairment is a physiological disorder affecting one or more of a number of body systems, or a mental or psychological disorder). Many VSA arts United States affiliates implement their own International Young Soloists Award programs.
Entries received in the VSA arts headquarters from soloists residing in states where the affiliate is conducting a state-level review will be forwarded to that state affiliate for initial evaluation. The top two entries from that state are then forwarded to the VSA arts headquarters for consideration in the national adjudication. Application deadlines are November 15, 2007, for U.S. musicians, and December 1, 2007, for musicians outside the United States.
Visit the VSA arts Web site for complete program information. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10009136/vsa/22
For additional RFPs in Arts and Culture, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_arts.jhtml
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