BCAC 2011 Fall Grant Cycle Applications Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 20, 2011

For more information, contact:
Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts, 349-3534

City of Bloomington Community Arts Commission Announces 2011 Arts Project Grant Program

Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington Community Arts Commission (BCAC) announces that applications are now available for the Fall Cycle of its 2011 Arts Project Grant Program. Deadline for applications is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2011. The BCAC encourages all eligible organizations to apply.

Grants of up to $1,000 may be awarded to nonprofit organizations participating in arts activities that align with the mission of the BCAC, which is to stimulate and encourage arts and cultural activities in Bloomington. Grant funding may aid artists and arts groups in costs related to educational programs, project materials, and publicity.

Grant applications will be judged by the BCAC for their artistic quality, community impact, organizational capacity, and project history. All activities supported through the grant must be located within the city of Bloomington and completed within one year. To download an application, interested organizations or artists may [click here|https://bloomington.in.gov/media/media/application/msword/7949.doc] to view the BCAC's current Arts Grant guidelines and application.

For more information on the grant program, contact Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts, at michaelm@bloomington.in.gov or (812) 349-3534.