Cultural Council Agenda and Packet 2023 10 19

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• Artistic Discipline: When looking at projects funded through the Art Grant Program, consideration will be given to funding 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. • Artistic Excellence: 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? If you are working with a school or other organization within the community, please ensure that they desire and can receive your project or services. • Quality of application? Grant Awards Funding: Applicants may request up to $2,000 in funding. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate additional sources of funding for their project in addition the Louisville Cultural Council's Art Grant Request. Art Grant recipients will be fully funded, up to $2000. 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 Erica Schmitt (eschmitt@louisvil leco.gov). Use of the Louisville Center for the Arts includes the following equipment: • Digital piano • Screen, projector, and speakers. Speakers are suitable for a film screening or background music. • Portable PA suitable for solo musical performance or speaking engagement. • Sound system suitable for a medium -size 3-4 piece band. • 15 tables and approximately 80 chairs Please note that public health guidelines may be in place limiting the size of in -person events. Rehearsal Space: is not guaranteed as part of the grant award. However, one complimentary day for rehearsal may be awarded if a mutually agreeable date is available. Additional time for rehearsal or additional performances is subject to normal rental fees. See https://Iibcal.louisvilleco.gov/reserve for more information. Marketing: Grant recipients will provide fliers and digital marketing material at least 6 weeks prior to their event. All materials must include the City of Louisville logo or list the Louisville Cultural Arts Advisory Board as a sponsor. The Louisville Cultural Arts Advisory Board will assist with distributing promotional fliers (provided by the grant recipient) at official City locations. Descriptions and photos of the funded event will be listed on the City Arts and Events Calendar and may be included in LCAAB email newsletters and LCAAB Facebook event listings. Louisville Cultural Arts Advisory Board * 2024 Art Grant Cycle — Program/Event Application 2