Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2020 10 15

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Artists must demonstrate their connection to the Louisville community. For example, an artist may be a Louisville resident or demonstrate a history of past arts activities in Louisville. Evaluation Criteria Applications will be evaluated by the Louisville Cultural Council. LCC members may reach out to applicants via phone or email with additional questions. Evaluation criteria includes but is not limited to: • Ability to Execute: Does the application demonstrate that the applicant will be able to execute the program if funding is awarded? • Diversity: Does the topic of the program or artistic expression bring increased diversity to Louisville? • Need for Funding: In order for this project to be successful in Louisville, will the project fully utilize the funding and/or the use of City venues available through this grant program? • Artistic discipline: When looking at the overall mix of projects funded through the Art Grant Program, consideration will be given to funding projects across a variety of artistic disciplines including both visual and performing arts. This item is not scored, but may be used in determining the overall mix of programs funded. Arts Project Grants: Additional Evaluation Criteria Merit: Is the proposed program of high artistic quality or significance to the Louisville community? Community reach: Does the project reach the Louisville community in a meaningful way: through the number of audience members, engaging new audiences, or reaching audiences that lack access to similar programs? Artist Enrichment Grants: Additional Evaluation Criteria • Merit: Is the proposed educational program of high quality? Will the equipment investment have a significant impact on the artist's ability to create future projects? • Community reach: Has the artist demonstrated their intent to continue serving the Louisville community with future programs? Will the artist be better prepared to serve the Louisville community in the future as a result of this artist enrichment investment? Grant Awards Funding: Applicants may request up to $1,500 in funding. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate additional sources of funding for their project in addition the Louisville Cultural Council's Art Grant Request. Performance Space: Applicants may request one complimentary day of use of the Louisville Center for the Arts or Steinbaugh Pavilion. Dates may be reserved on a first come, first served basis once grantees have been notified of their award. To inquire about potentially available dates, please email kzoss@louisvilleco.gov. Use of the Louisville Centre for the Arts includes the following equipment: • Digital piano • Screen, projector, and speakers. Speakers are suitable for a film screening or background music. • 15 tables and 88 chairs Louisville Cultural Council * 2020 Art Grant Cycle — Program/Event Application