The Richmond Arts & Culture Commission (RACC) cordially invites you to apply for a Neighborhood Public Art (NPA) Mini-Grant. You may apply as an individual or an organization. The purpose of this program is to stimulate arts and cultural activity at the neighborhood level, and to encourage visual or performing arts projects in the community. The results of this program celebrate our common history and enable people of all ages to discover self-expression through the arts.
NPA Mini-Grants allow participants to learn basic artistic skills, work with professional artists, and create public art or performance. Since 1997 the NPA program has engaged over 2,500 community members in arts projects all over Richmond. The RACC oversees the program, and awards grants both large and small from a $65,000 pool. There is no dollar amount limit on applications, but keep in mind that others are applying and final award amounts may be adjusted. The following art forms are eligible: visual arts (media, painting, graphics, ceramics, mosaic, or sculpture), performing arts (spoken word, music, dance, theater, and literary arts). Applicants may apply as individuals, or in collaboration with established or emerging arts organizations. If you are already doing a project and need additional funding, you are eligible to apply for a Mini-Grant.
The Request for Entries is going out August 30th. The deadline is September 25, 2013. Please send your applications to: Michele Seville, Arts & Culture Manager, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804. Or email them to: Michele_seville@ci.richmond.ca.us. There is no application fee.
Thursday, September 26, 2013 all applicants MUST ATTEND the Richmond Arts & Culture Commission meeting ready to present their proposal. The meeting will be at City Hall, 450 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond Conference Room, main floor, and starts promptly at 7:00 pm. Each applicant or group will have 10 minutes to present.
If you would like to apply, please fill out the attached form. Describe your proposal, location, who is involved, and estimated budget. You may not have all the information now; just fill in what you have. Mail applications to: Michele Seville, Arts & Culture Manager, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Richmond, CA 94804. The deadline for applications is September 25, 2013.
Download the NPA Scope Details
Download the NPA Application Form
For questions, please call Michele Seville at (510) 620-6952 or email Michele_seville@ci.richmond.ca.us. If you have questions from September 1st – 9th please contact Phillip Mehas instead at (510) 237-0066, or email him at phillipmehas@earthlink.net.