Festivals & Cultural Spaces Activation Program
Location: MN — Twin Cities Metro
Type: RFP / RFQs
Categories:
Public Art
Deadline: 08/09/2024
Paid opportunity ($15,000)
Purpose
The Festivals & Cultural Spaces Activation Program is meant to support new or existing festivals and cultural centers, community arts centers, galleries and studios, healing arts centers, community celebrations, art markets, art-centered events, art-focused block parties, parks, plazas, streets, and arts educational events.
This program aims to bolster festivals and cultural spaces as they champion Minneapolis-based artists and foster community connections. Additionally, it strives to actively embrace the inclusion of underrepresented and diverse creatives, broaden community engagement, and cultivate dynamic, celebratory environments within their projects.
Terms And Conditions
Awards of up to $16,700 per selected applicant will be provided. (Up to 3 awards per Cultural District)
The awardee must have a signed contract before December 20, 2024.
Funding will be available to selected awardees during a 12-month period.
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