The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) is holding a series of in-person and online meetings to gather feedback on simplifying its grant guidelines and application process. The agency aims to make the process more accessible for Rhode Island artists and arts organizations.
Key RISCA staff members will be present at the meetings to discuss proposed changes to the grant programs they manage. The new and improved grant process will be launched in late winter, with an April 1 deadline.
“We are sending our staff on the road this fall to learn, listen and act on how our grant programs can be more accessible to Rhode Islanders as well as simplify the application process,” said Todd Trebour, Executive Director of RISCA. “We look forward to hearing from you.”
The public is welcome to attend the free meetings.
Those interested in attending the in-person sessions can choose from the following dates and locations:
* Artist Programs: Monday, December 2, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Woonsocket Public Library, 303 Clinton St., Woonsocket.
* Arts Education and Arts Educators: Wednesday, December 4, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St., Newport.
* Arts and Health: Wednesday, December 11, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Weaver Library, East Providence Public Library, 41 Grove Ave., East Providence.
Online sessions will be held on the following dates and times:
* Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships and Fellowships: Thursday, December 5, noon-1 p.m.
* Artist Programs: Thursday, December 5, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
* Arts Education and Arts Educators: Friday, December 6, noon-1 p.m.
* Arts and Health: Thursday, December 12, noon-1 p.m.
Online attendees must RSVP to the respective meeting links. Link to a listing of all the events.
Rhode Island’s RISCA receives funding from the state legislature and federal National Endowment for the Arts grants.
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