Cultural District Ambassador Program
Location: MN — Twin Cities Metro
Type: RFP / RFQs
Categories:
Any discipline
Deadline: 08/09/2024
Paid opportunity ($15,000)
Purpose
The Cultural District Ambassador Program supports one ambassador in each Cultural District to work closely with community (local business, cultural venues, organizations, etc.), Arts & Cultural Affairs department staff, the other Cultural District ambassadors and Minneapolis Arts Commissioners to leverage arts and culture to identify site-responsive community needs with focus on community building, well-being and the economic vitality of the Minneapolis Cultural Districts.
An “Ambassador” is defined as “a person, cultural group, arts space, school, or neighborhood organization” that is already deeply rooted in the Cultural District.
The roles and responsibilities of an Ambassador include:
Organize, facilitate and host quarterly gatherings within the Cultural District to include artists, community advocates/enthusiasts, cultural organizations, cultural spaces and affinity groups to come together and discuss common issues and opportunities, under the shared goal of fostering community cohesion through arts and culture.
Host the quarterly gathering, organize and produce it, rent the venue, and cover any gathering expenses. (See eligible expenses below).
Maintain an active and on-going list of attendees, minutes and other documentation from these gatherings.
Meet with other Ambassadors in other Cultural Districts to share knowledge and information.
Work with and regularly communicate updates to City Staff, Minneapolis Arts Commission, and the community to ensure proper stewardship of this program.
Organize, facilitate and host site responsive programming (See eligible programming section below).
Terms and Conditions
One Ambassador per Cultural District will be selected each funding cycle.
Awards of up to $15,000 per selected ambassador will be provided – award will cover all costs associated with the labor of managing the program, rental of space, and gathering expenses.
Funding will be available to selected ambassadors for a 12-month term; Must be contracted before December 20, 2024.
At present, there are seven legally designated Cultural Districts in the City of Minneapolis, located in the following commercial corridors and include:
38th Street
Cedar Avenue South
Central Avenue
East Lake Street
Franklin Avenue East
Lowry Avenue North
West Broadway