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Join Our Team!
Application open for Deputy Director position
Applications close on Nov. 3
Our Deputy Director is responsible for planning and implementing federal and state grant programs and projects including investment, capacity building, and cultivation of arts and cultural resources for the state. Also, the Deputy Director can act with the full authority of the Executive Director in all matters in the E.D.'s absence.
In addition to managing the grant programs for arts and culture organizations, the Deputy, in collaboration with the E.D., monitors program budgets and payments to grant recipients; supervises state accounting and payment systems; and works on any necessary preparations for audits. The position is tasked with overseeing purchasing and contracting functions, including compliance with purchasing policy and procedures, and the development, establishment and supervision of evaluation procedures for grant programs.
This is a critically important position at RISCA - and for the State of Rhode Island. If you are the right person for this job, apply online. A detailed description of the duties and responsibilities and to apply.
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Arts and Humanities Month programs
We continue to partner with Rhode Island Humanities celebrating national Arts and Humanities Month in October. The Councils are hosting programs, webinars and events, which explore how arts and culture align with this year’s theme, Culture: A Beacon of Resilience. For a listing of events.
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Still time to sign up!
Webinars show how arts can lead on climate solutions
Don't miss this opportunity to explore actionable climate solutions!
We have partnered with UMass Amherst Arts Extension Service and Culture Climate Strategy to present Culture for Climate Action-Rhode Island, a free, three-part webinar series. This series explores how arts and culture organizations can and are leading creative climate action, inspiring staff, boards and community members to contribute to an equitable clean energy transition.
With the climate crisis having an impact on communities throughout Rhode Island, these timely webinars explain how arts and culture organizations can make a difference!
Virtual session schedule:
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Creative Climate Action for a Just Transition, Wednesday, Oct. 30, noon-1:15 p.m. Cultivate new narratives for a regenerative climate future in Rhode Island and explore how arts and culture organizations can address climate change. RSVP.
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Strategies for Organizational Resilience and Sustainability, Wednesday, Nov. 6, noon-1:15 p.m. Explore ways to implement clean energy and enhance resilience in facilities and operations and find various funding and financing options at the state and federal levels. RSVP.
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Evaluating your Facilities and Operations, Wednesday, Nov. 20, noon-1:15 p.m. Understand how to assess your facilities and set SMART goals for climate action. RSVP.
Workshop session recordings will only be available to registered participants.
Learn more about the Webinars
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Robin Spears Jr. (left to right) Raccoon Quiver and Arrows, 41" by 7.5"; Weasel Strap Pine Bark Basket, 8.25" by 12" by 2"; Caiman Head Staff, 34". | |
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Materials from nature on display at the Atrium Gallery
Mark your calendar!
Opening Reception/Meet the Artists
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Atrium Gallery
One Capitol Hill, Providence
The reception is free and open to the public.
Currently on display in the Atrium Gallery are works by three Charlestown-based artists, Robin Spears Jr., Narragansett Indian Tribe citizen, his cousin, River Spears, Narragansett member, and Mikala Jackson, Kutzudika’a Paiute, Paiute Shoshone member. The exhibition, Indigenous Innovations, features traditional artwork utilizing natural materials from the eastern woodland and coastal landscape. Learn more about the current exhibit.
Directions to the Atrium.
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Calling on High School teachers to register for the state Poetry Out Loud recitation competition
Deadline to apply is Nov. 17
The national Poetry Out Loud recitation competition engages thousands of Rhode Island high school students each year, connecting them to great works of poetry, building self-confidence and public recitation skills. Each high school holds competitions to select a school champion who then goes on to compete at the state level. The state champion then competes for the top prize of $20,000 at the national level.
Participating schools receive curriculum resources including Teaching Artists’ workshops, an Anthology of over 1,000 works of poetry, lesson plans and access to expanded competition preparation materials. The program is funded by the Poetry Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts and is sponsored by RISCA.
Register your school today by contacting: Damont Combs, Program Director of Poetry Out Loud RI. or downloading the registration form (fillable pdf).
Remember to register by Nov. 17.
Learn more about Poetry Out Loud RI.
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We need your feedback on grants streamlining
Deadline is Nov. 15
The RISCA grants team kicked off public meetings and forums on how best to streamline and simplify its arts and culture grants programs and application process. They have been hosting meetings throughout the state to gather feedback from the public to develop improved practices for their granting process.
Since 2020, we have overhauled most of our grant programs through a working group process. Now we are moving on to the mechanics of the grantmaking- the application, decision making process, and support and communications. The grant programs, and what they fund, will stay very similar to what they are now. We are in the first phase and are looking for input from our arts community about how we can make the process better. The answers you enter below are completely anonymous.
If you would prefer to provide feedback by email, telephone, or maybe over coffee (as our schedules allow), Let us know at risca.contact@arts.ri.gov.
Grants Streamlining Feedback.
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Grant provides arts organizations of color with operating support
Deadline is Nov. 21
Cultural Sustainability is a one-time grantmaking and learning program nationally funded by The Wallace Foundation and delivered regionally by the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations. The New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) is delighted to offer substantial, non-matching operating support grants up to $100,000 to arts organizations of color with annual operating expenses under $500,000.
To learn more, get your questions answered and meet the Nov.21 deadline, NEFA will be holding one-on-one guidance with a staff member about the application process. Select a meeting date and time - Calendly.
Additionally, there will be drop-in office hours on Fridays. Drop in virtual meeting Registration - Zoom
More details and how to apply.
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Assets for Artists fall workshops
Now open to R.I. artists
Assets for Artists, a program of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA), offers in-person and online workshops to address challenges and opportunities facing artists. Learn from artist-trainers while building connections with peers through the following free workshops.
Space is limited! RSVP Required!
In-person
- "Making a Plan in a Time of Uncertainty with Laura Baring-Gould," Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Online
- Submitting to Literary Markets and Magazines with Yasmine Ameli," Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2 p.m.-5 p.m.
Additional Assets 4 Artists Workshops and RSVP.
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R.I. Artists!
Time to update or register for CreativeGround
It's that time of year again when we change our clocks on Nov. 3 and that means registering or updating your profile on CreativeGround!
Signing up for CreativeGround and/or keeping your profile current helps us provide a state-wide roster of artists in all disciplines.
As a reminder, this is an invaluable resource for companies, organizations, schools, and individuals to find and fill artistic needs.
You can register at CreativeGround and/or check your profile.
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