Sept. 19, 2024

Mark your calendar for the Yes on Question 5 kickoff

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. at Trinity Rep

Join friends, colleagues, officials, supporters to learn about the Yes on 5 initiative.

When: Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Where: Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence.

Why: Passage of Question 5 this November will authorize the state to issue bonds of $10 million to support arts and cultural facilities throughout the state.

The State Cultural Facilities Grant Program promotes careful planning for capital improvement, renovation, and new construction projects for nonprofit performance venues, historic sites, museums and cultural art centers located around the state.

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Attend a listening session about our grants

In-person session this Saturday at Kingston Library

We are hosting public meetings and forums on how best to streamline and simplify our arts and culture grants programs and application process. Staff members will host these meetings online and throughout the state to gather feedback from the public as they develop improved practices for RISCA’s granting process.

Agency staff members want to hear from you! 

At the listening events, staff members facilitate an informal discussion so you can tell them what the challenges you are facing in navigating and applying for an arts and culture grant.

These listening sessions are free and open to the public.

In-person

Kingston Free Library, 2605 Kingstown Rd., Kingston

Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

RSVP

Online

Wednesday, Sept. 25, noon-1 p.m.

RSVP Required

For more information and to learn about additional events.

Fellowships at Vermont Studio Center

Deadline Oct. 15

Vermont Studio Center currently has an open call for fellowship opportunities for visual artists and writers.

For four decades, the residency program has offered residents and the general public an opportunity to engage with global creative communities. Visiting writers and artists from around the world are invited to join during their residencies for mentoring.

Applications are juried by practicing artists and writers.

More details and to apply.

Grant provides arts organizations of color with operating support

Deadline 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. 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.

The goal of this initiative is to enable self-identifying arts organizations of color to sustain and expand their practices, impact the communities they serve, and provide meaningful arts and cultural experiences for larger, cross-cultural audiences.



More details and how to apply.

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

• "What's My Wellness Plan? Starting the Process to Healthier Habits with Marisol Foumakoye," Saturday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
• "Making a Plan in a Time of Uncertainty with Laura Baring-Gould," Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Online

• "Project Management with Ana Tinajero," Wednesdays, Oct. 2, and Oct. 9, 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
• "Fostering Relationships with Galleries and Museums with Kristen Becker," Thursdays Oct. 3 and Oct.10, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
• "Portfolio Power/The Artist Portfolio with Anabel Vázquez Rodríguez," Monday, Oct. 21, noon-2 p.m.
• "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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