BURLINGTON ARTS AND CULTURE FUND Information Session Agenda 7:00 to 7:20 p.m. - Light refreshments and networking opportunity, 7:20 to 8:20 p.m. - BACF presentation, 8:20 to 8:50 p.m. - Question and answer period, 8:50 to 9:00 p.m. - Session wrap-up.

BURLINGTON ARTS AND CULTURE FUND Information Session Apply for funding by 4 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2019 burlington.ca/artsandculturefund

Manager of Arts & Culture Angela Paparizo Manager of Arts & Culture

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE Foster creativity, Support diverse identities, perspectives and languages, Nurture the capacity of the arts and cultural sector, Support cultural and economic development, Enrich how Burlington residents experience and engage with arts and culture. Angela

WHO CAN APPLY? Applicants must be located in Burlington and one of the following: An incorporated not-for-profit arts and culture organization or a charitable arts and culture organization whose mandate or mission is focused primarily on artistic/cultural creation and presentation; An individual artist or arts and cultural collective (defined as three or more individuals) that exhibit high achievement in arts and culture programming; A multicultural group that fulfills a significant role in the Burlington community through the arts and culture.

WHO CANNOT APPLY? Academic units of educational institutions, Schools, conservatories and other organizations (the primary mission of which is training or education), Churches and other religious institutions, Applicants that have received any form of City funding in the same calendar year.

FUNDING Project grants are intended to support a specific event or activity taking place between April 2019 and March 2020. Total funding available $50,000/year. Up to 50% of total project budget OR $5,000, whichever is less. 80% of total approved amount will be processed once the agreement is signed. 20% will be processed upon receipt of the final report, invoices and other required documents.

GENERAL NOTES For organizations, groups or individuals that receive a BACF project grant in any year and reapply to the project grant program the following year, a final project report must be integrated as part of the subsequent application form. Project grants are awarded for a term of one year. Each applicant may apply for support for one project per year. Subsequently, applications for projects that recur must be submitted annually and will be adjudicated based on assessment as set out in the criteria and guidelines document and on the following:   Success of the project in the previous year; Innovation within the project; Availability of funds in the context of funding priorities.

INELIGIBLE COSTS Operating costs, Land, Equipment and fixtures, Physical facilities, Furthering a for-profit venture.

ADJUDICATION There are four areas of evaluation for BACF applications. A peer assessment jury evaluates artistic merit criteria and City staff evaluates the remaining criteria. Artistic merit (30%) Program merit and strategic initiative (30%) Citywide and community impact (20%) Economic Impact (20%)

The Arts and Culture Council of Burlington (ACCOB) is responsible for selecting the peer assessment jury that will adjudicate the artistic merit criteria of BACF applications. If you are an arts and cultural professional and interested in being part of the peer assessment jury, please contact ACCOB at artscultureburlington@gmail.com by Feb. 1, 2019. Jury application forms can be found online at: artscultureburlington.ca

ADJUDICATION Artistic Merit A comprehensive work plan that is ready for implementation; Quality of value of the project and the implementation team/program; Qualified, professional leadership; Contributes to the development of arts and culture in Burlington; Evidence of planning in place to support the proposal and/or ongoing organizational capacity (as per realistic schedules, timelines, planning practices, etc.)

ADJUDICATION Program Merit and Strategic Initiative Clearly articulated outcomes expected from the project. Outcomes should align with the City of Burlington’s Strategic Plan for community building through arts and culture via community activities. Does the project: Encourage better collaboration and co-ordination among existing and new cultural partners; Reach out to new and diverse communities to expand Burlington's cultural fabric; Encourage targeted cultural programming that engages newcomers and a more diverse audience with the goal of promoting cultural diversity.

ADJUDICATION Level of public access to the work, activities or services; Level of engagement with other arts and cultural organizations, artists and community groups in Burlington; Demonstrated support from the community as determined by partnerships, collaborations, sponsorship support, in-kind support, volunteers, etc; The applicant measures the success of the activities and programs of its organization on an ongoing basis and shares the results of these measures with the city and other interested stakeholders.

ADJUDICATION Employment and training opportunities for Burlington artists, cultural workers and contractors; The applicant demonstrates initiative and success in generating revenue outside of the Burlington Arts and Culture Fund; Evidence of financial stability and accountability as demonstrated through prior financial performance, achievable and balanced budgets, and financial management practices and plans; Strong and successful relationships and partnerships with the local business and not-for-profit community; The ability to demonstrate how grant funding will directly support the project.

Arts & Culture Coordinator Adam Belovari Arts & Culture Coordinator

2019 TIMELINE Application deadline Prescreening of applications Feb. 8 Application deadline Feb. 11-15 Prescreening of applications Feb. 18 Peer assessment adjudication March 12-27 Decisions are finalized March 29 Applicants are notified April 1-5 Successful applicants sign agreement

Complete and submit the APPLICATION PROCESS Read the CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES DOCUMENT Complete the PROGRAM BUDGET WORKSHEET Prepare a PROJECT WORK PLAN Complete and submit the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM *Applications may be declined if the submission is incomplete or does not clearly demonstrate all of the required information. All applications MUST be submitted online.

burlington.ca/artsandculturefund The 2019 BACF online application form can be found at: burlington.ca/artsandculturefund

The application form is accessible via the How to Apply tab.

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OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Other Community Investment Programs can be found online at burlington.ca/communitysupport Neighbourhood Community Matching Fund Love My Hood Community Development Fund Neighbourhood Rinks Program Facility Fee Waiver

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES For more information visit: Burlington.ca/best Burlington’s Best Awards is an awards program that honours Burlington’s most outstanding citizens. Nominations are now open through February 28, 2019. Arts Person of the Year: An individual who has contributed to the arts in Burlington as an artist, patron or advocate including but not limited to, visual arts, media arts, musical arts, performing arts and literary arts in 2018. For more information visit: Burlington.ca/best

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES Explore Burlington’s Cultural Map The cultural map identifies arts and cultural resources in Burlington including independent artists and arts and cultural organizations. This interactive map allows you to create a listing to promote your artistic talent, cultural group, festival, business or collective across the city. By creating a listing you join the City’s cultural database and will receive arts and cultural updates. Burlington’s Cultural Map offers a new way to discover the city’s arts, cultural and heritage resources – all the places you can go to enrich your experience of Burlington. burlingtonculturalmap.ca

Question and Answer Period Apply for funding by 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2019 burlington.ca/artsandculturefund

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