City of Bloomington Community Arts Commission 2010 Grant Applications Available

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2010

For more information, contact:
Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts, 349-3534
Jared Schlemmer, Assistant Deputy Mayor, 349-3406, [mailto:schlemmj@bloomington.in.gov]

Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington Community Arts Commission (BCAC) announces that applications are now available for the Fall Cycle of the 2010 Arts Project Grant Program. Deadline for applications is April 1, 2010. The BCAC encourages all eligible organizations to apply.

Grants of up to $1,000 may be awarded to both individual artists and nonprofit organizations participating in arts activities that align with the mission of the BCAC, which is to stimulate the appreciation and development of artistic activities and educational programs in Bloomington. All activities supported through the grant must be located within the city of Bloomington.

Interested organizations should visit [http://bloomington.in.gov/bcac|http://bloomington.in.gov/bcac] to download an application. Questions can be directed to Miah Michaelsen, Assistant Economic Development Director for the Arts, at [mailto:michaelm@bloomington.in.gov] or 349-3534.