Jan. 8, 2025

Get your questions answered and application assistance on our latest public art Call, Jan. 16

Our latest public art Call is for artwork for the Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center and Passenger Facility.

To be ready for the application deadline on Jan. 21,Molly.Dickinson.CTR@arts.ri.gov, RISCA’s Public Art/Cultural Facilities Programs Director, will be available for one-on-one meetings on Thursday, Jan. 16, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. She will provide application assistance and will answer any questions you have.

You can sign up for a 30-minute meeting with Molly on Jan. 16, between 1-3;30 p.m. on Calendly.

Call Details

Budget: $25,000.
Application Deadline: Jan. 21.
Eligibility: This Call is open to all artists and artist teams residing in Rhode Island. Undergraduate students are not eligible to apply.

Artwork for the bus hub is being commissioned via Rhode Island’s Public Art Law. The law mandates that 1 percent of all state capital construction and renovation funds be allocated to the acquisition of works of art to be placed in public places constructed. Through this program, the state recognizes that “public art creates a more humane environment: one of distinction, enjoyment and pride for all citizens.”

Located at 300 Pine St., Pawtucket, this new building will improve the passenger experience for both bus and rail passengers. We seek an artist or a team of artists to create a site-specific artwork for the interior of the facility, noting that this is where riders will wait, and that artwork could help create a welcoming atmosphere.

This Call requests artists to submit examples of their previous work and resume or statement of interest. Only artists selected as finalists will propose a specific work.

Full information and application on CallforEntry.org.

Attention Arts and Cultural Organizations!

Take our survey and help us update our State Cultural Facilities Grant Program

Survey deadline: Jan. 15

Rhode Islanders overwhelmingly approved Question #5, the Cultural Economy Initiative Bond, for capital improvement, preservation and renovation projects for public and non-profit artistic, performance, museums and cultural art centers. Now, we want to hear from you and get your input into how best to update and improve State Cultural Facilities Grant Program.

We created a survey to assist us in planning for an effective grant cycle. Your participation in the survey is vital and greatly appreciated. The deadline to complete the survey is Wednesday, Jan. 15.

If you have any questions, contact RISCA's Executive Director, Todd.Trebour@arts.ri.gov .

Take the survey

You're Invited!

Teaching Artists: Mix and Mingle, Jan. 29

Mark your calendar for an evening of creative connections and community building at the Creative Reuse Center in East Providence. The event is free and open to R.I. teaching artists working in education and health spaces.

When: Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island, 991 Waterman Ave., East Providence.
Who: Teaching artists.

Plenty of parking, light snacks, ground level entrance in rear of building and accessible bathrooms.

Resolve tax issues during Compliance Day, Jan. 13

Need assistance sorting out and getting resolution for complicated income tax issues? Consider attending Tax Compliance Day on Monday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., at Rhode Island College, Alger Hall, Room 110. Representatives from the Division of Taxation, Department of Labor and Training, IRS staffers and others will be available to work with you.

Registration is recommended. Walk-ins are allowed.

What: Tax Compliance Day.
When: Monday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m.– 6 p.m.; Rain date: Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Where: Alger Hall, Room 110, 600 Mount Pleasant Ave., Providence.

Tax Compliance Day.

NEA's latest open grants

Creative Forces Community Engagement

The latest round of Creative Forces Community Engagement grant applications, part of the Creative Forces®: NEA Military Healing Arts Network, are now available through Jan. 15. The program seeks to improve the health, well-being and quality of life for military service members and veterans exposed to trauma as well as their families and caregivers through experiences of art or art making. Creative Forces grant.

Big Read

An initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with Arts Midwest, the NEA Big Read grants support a range of events and activities designed around a single book. The goal of this program is to inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, encourage cross-sector collaboration, and build stronger connections in each community. The intent to apply deadline is Jan. 23. NEA Big Read Introduces New Books and Theme.

Shakespeare in American Communities

Shakespeare in American Communities brings high-quality theater productions and educational activities inspired by the works of William Shakespeare to communities throughout the United States. New for the 2025-26 cycle, nonprofit theater organizations can also apply for a new apprenticeship program and opportunities for engaging audiences in non-traditional settings. The intent to apply deadline is Jan. 30. Shakespeare in American Communities grants.

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