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Public Art Building Communities RFA

The Public Art Building Communities (PABC) grant program supports individual artists and organizations in their effort to design, fabricate and install new permanent or temporary works of public art that connect artists (and their artwork) with communities.

For the purposes of this grant, public art is defined as artwork in a variety of media sited and installed onto locations that are accessible to the public (without cost) and in exterior (outdoor) locations free of encumbrances. Artwork must be sited and installed onto locations that are accessible and viewable from public space. Materials should be sustainable, low maintenance and protected by graffiti resistance coatings. Permanent public art projects are defined as existing for a duration of more than two (2) years without a deinstallation plan. Works must require minimal routine maintenance. Temporary public art projects are defined as existing for less than two (2) years with a deinstallation plan.Public Art Building Communities.

Deadline at 9 pm ET, Mon Jul 21

Notifications Timeline Reminder

A friendly reminder for those who applied to any number of our FY26 Requests for Applications, that we will notify applicants as to the results of your applications on or around October 1, 2025 via (1) letter of intention to award, (2) letter of ineligibility, or (3) letter of denial. 

This, and further information about notifications and award disbursements, can be found on page 18 of our FY26 Guide to Grants.

Applicant Feedback Survey

Did you and/or your organization apply for an FY 2026 CAH grant? We invite you to provide feedback on the process. This may take up to 10 minutes to complete, and should not take more than 15.

If you are submitting an application for our PABC grant above, please wait until after you do so to complete this survey.

Our panel will discuss how they've build sustainable careers as artists, while staying true to their creative visions and values. They'll be having a candid conversation on what it takes to make a living making art.

Panelists will share personal anecdotes and practical strategies. So whether you're seasoned or fresh, we hope this session will offer insights across disciplines, in just some of the many ways creatives have managed the hustle.

In partnership with A Not At All Creative Kickback, join DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities staff for a panel of artists and curators crafting a creative community within our city!

Attendees will also have a special guided tour of our current exhibition: Queer Art Salon!

Creative Chill

CODAsummit Emerging Artist Awards

Queer Art Salon

Mid Atlantic Arts is shaping its next strategic plan, and they've created a short survey to gather the voices of artists, arts professionals, audiences, and communities in the region and beyond. You can get through it in 15-30 minutes, depending on how much you have to say.

What's broken? What's working? How are current changes in the ecosystem affecting your practice? Your insights will help them determine the areas where their work can have the most impact during the next five years.

Learn more about our FY26 budget by reviewing our hearing materials, including legislative documents, fiscal analyses, and response to the Council’s budget recommendations. These resources provide context on proposed changes, including the Stability and Equity in Arts Grantmaking Amendment Act of 2025.

Our next Full Commission regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 5:30 ET on Monday, July 21, 2025. Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting live online on CAH’s YouTube channel.

Members of the public may request three minutes to speak during the public comment period held at this meeting. Requests must be submitted by no later than Noon ET on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Written comments may also be submitted by no later than Noon ET on Thursday, July 17, 2025, as an alternative or in addition to spoken comments. Public comments, both spoken and written, will be included in the public record of the meeting.

This meeting is governed by the Open Meetings Act. Please address any questions or complaints arising under this meeting to the Office of Open Government at opengovoffice@dc.gov.

Join the DC Jazz Collective on Friday, July 11th as they return to Marx Cafe to share jazz tunes inspired by summer nights, dreams, and lullabies -- including original songs, new arrangements, and even jazz tunes by the late King of Thailand!

When?: Friday, July 11th, 10:00pm-12:00am

Where?: Marx Cafe, 3203 Mount Pleasant Ave NW, Wash. DC 20010

Applications are being accepted to serve as panelists for Maryland State Arts Council's Arts Capital grant program, which supports direct access to state capital funding for projects that improve or produce a complete, usable, and accessible arts facility.

Panelists evaluate applications annually in Fall 2025.

Compensation is as much as $725, including as many as 30 application assignments.

Applicants with experience in capital project management, creative placemaking or related fields are encouraged to apply.

The deadline for Arts Capital panelist applications is Monday, July 14, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

All Things Go is seeking a Growth Marketer to drive measurable growth for both their fanclub and festival brands—someone who can build excitement around their festivals, grow their digital community, and convert fans into loyal subscribers and ticket buyers.

This role is equal parts festival marketing strategist and digital growth hacker. You’ll lead the full marketing lifecycle for our festivals across all markets—from lineup announces to on-sale campaigns, creative rollouts, and festival week activations. Simultaneously, you’ll scale their fanclub subscriber base through thoughtful content strategies, paid media, and email flows that build long-term loyalty. 

US$80-105k (Annually)

Applications Deadline: July 15, 2025

The Cultural Arts Curatorial Fellowship is a paid professional development program for emerging performing arts presenters. Fellows will receive a $2,000 stipend for their work, a $3,000 budget for their events, and individualized mentorship from Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center (MCCAC) team members and guest speakers.

Designed to offer a hands-on experience that demystifies the presentation process, the program will give fellows real-world experience and understanding of what it takes to be a performing arts curator, including creating new initiatives, balancing budgets, working with artists, running events, and all the magic in between. While mentorship will be a key element, the program also emphasizes independent leadership, encouraging fellows to activate their valuable networks and explore what artistic communities they want to amplify.

The 2025/2026 Cultural Arts Curatorial Fellowship will run from September 2025 to May 2026. Applications are due on Sunday, July 20, at 11:59pm EDT. All applicants will be notified of their application status no later than August 31, 2025.

The Cultural Arts Incubator is a new paid program for performing artists ready to take risks, push boundaries, and experiment across disciplines. Designed for artists working in dance, music, theater, and other performance-based art forms, this program prioritizes creatives who are exploring multidisciplinary and innovative approaches to their craft.

Artists will receive a $5,000 monetary stipend, free rehearsal space, and a fully-produced culminating performance at the Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, complete with professional lighting design, technical support, and professional documentation. With the support of a dynamic cohort of fellow artists, the Cultural Arts Incubator offers the opportunity to experiment, refine, and present daring new work in a collaborative environment.

The 2025/2026 Cultural Arts Incubator will run from September 2025 to May 2026. Applications are due on Sunday, July 20 at 11:59pm EDT. All applicants will be notified of their application status no later than August 31, 2025.

The Hamiltonian Artists Fellowship distinguishes itself as the only program in the area to offer artists two years of in-depth formal career development alongside support for artistic production. They provide fellows and the broader public invaluable opportunities to better understand the art world at large, and develop a deeper appreciation for contemporary art. 

As a fellow, artists experience heightened visibility while gaining opportunities to grow both their artistic practice and professional network through exhibition opportunities, one-on-one mentorship, institutional access, and internal programs. Over the course of the program, each fellow develops a landmark exhibition or gallery activation to be presented in the Hamiltonian Artists gallery in their second year.

Applications due July 27th, 11:59pm

The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival is a performing arts festival that presents work that impacts our society, culture, and world by informing, inspiring, educating, and entertaining.

INTERSECTIONS is about presenting excellent art that inspires a connected community, engages artists and audiences alike, and creates a vibrant neighborhood, city, and world. They are interested in unique perspectives and art that connect us to the many facets of our humanity.

The Atlas Intersections Festival presents artists that look to explore the ideas and issues of our time through their work.

The State of Live is the first comprehensive national economic research study examining independent live entertainment venues, festivals, promoters, and performing arts centers. Released on June 23, 2025, this groundbreaking report quantifies their significant economic contributions, explores challenges facing their sustainability, and provides invaluable data to drive advocacy and support.

Taking Action on Board Diversity

Leading with Intent: National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices reveals some troubling information about the diversity of today’s nonprofit boards: We’re making little progress in diversifying our boards, are dissatisfied with our board diversity, but are doing little to prioritize it in our board recruitment practices. In an effort to spark action, BoardSource presents five questions for your board to contemplate.

Candid’s live and on-demand trainings, webinars, and other resources are designed to improve your fundraising, overall sustainability, grantmaking, and transparency.

Check out just some of these free trainings they're providing the month of July, which are generally from 2 to 3:30 pm ET on weekdays:

• Introduction to Foundation Directory
• Introduction to Measuring Your Impact
• Introduction to Project Budgets

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