Traditional Arts Development Program
Contracts up to $1,500 focus on supporting new strategic opportunities for growth and development. | |
How do I apply? PLEASE NOTE: The Traditional Arts Development Program currently has funding for San Francisco and Alameda Counties only, until further notice. Please return to our website often for updates! To apply, download the instructions and application forms below. Or, alternatively, call (559) 237-9812 to request a copy be mailed to you. We strongly suggest that you call to discuss your proposed development activity with ACTA staff prior to applying. DEADLINE: ongoing as funds are available. Please allow our staff 30 days to review and respond to your application. Traditional Arts Development Program Application Instructions and Forms |
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How does the program work? The Traditional Arts Development Program is not a grant making program for project support of ongoing operating expenses. Instead, it is meant to provide specialized, short-term assistance via direct contracts to help applicants reach a new level of artistic or organizational growth; applications should be focused on supporting a new strategic opportunity for growth and development. Requests may be submitted to ACTA at any time. ACTA staff will generally respond to requests within 30 days, to notify applicants of acceptance or decline. If accepted, ACTA will contract directly with the requested mentor or consultant to provide the service requested by the applicant. Fees will be paid directly to the mentor or consultant by ACTA after the service is completed and invoices and reports are received. Some Examples of Artistic Development Activities • Workshops or master classes conducted by a master traditional artist or cultural practitioner (someone outside the applicant group or ensemble) • Mentoring sessions by a master artist in an effort to expand repertoire of a group or ensemble • Travel to attend specialized artistic training activities Some Examples of Organizational Development Activities • Development of a marketing plan • Guideance in launching an organization • Representatives of a newly formed organization visiting a more established "model" that shares a similar mission |
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