1 FY16 Vibrant Communities Grant Workshop

1 Overview Multiple Programs Momentum Art at the Capitol Inspired Georgia Poet Laureate Prize Arts Learning Task Force Tourism Resource Team Traditional Arts Archive State Art Collection Governor’s Awards in the Arts and Humanities Poetry Out Loud Tourism Product Development (TPD) Awards Georgia Municipal Association Case Studies Literary Event Grants of Georgia (LEGG)

1 GCA Mission The mission of Georgia Council for the Arts is to cultivate the growth of vibrant, thriving Georgia communities through the arts GCA Goals ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Use the arts to promote Georgia’s economic growth COMMUNITY IMPACT: Support strong connections between artists, arts organizations and the public resulting in community connections and an improved quality of life ADVOCACY: Act as a catalyst for increased public awareness of the value of the arts and of Georgia’s rich cultural heritage CAPACITY BUILDING: Invest in the sustainability and advancement of Georgia’s creative sector Dublin Theatre Mission and Goals

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1 Vibrant Communities Overview

1 FY16 Project and Partner Grants

1 ELIGIBLE APPLICANTSNON-ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Non-profit organizations Government entities Schools Libraries Individuals Organizations located outside of the county in which the program will take place Organizations located in a county that is not listed in the guidelines

1 Eligibility Requirements for Projects Project starts and is completed between Nov. 20, 2015 and June 1, 2016 Project takes place within an eligible county and within the county in which the applicant is located Budget includes a 50% match Project must be an arts project Telfair Museum

1 Eligible Projects What types of projects are eligible? Any project that is arts-based that benefits the community Examples include, but are not limited to: Public art Performances Classes Residencies Exhibits Demonstrations Festivals Publications Film/video Readings Murals MeccaFest, Carrolton Cultural Arts Center

1 Ineligible Projects History exhibits Food/cooking projects Magic shows Fireworks Petting zoos Food/cooking events Projects promoting any specific religion or political candidate

1 1. Application Form 2. Narrative 3. Budget 4. IRS 501(c)3 form Steffen Thomas Museum Vibrant Communities Application Requirements

1 Narrative Answer each question below: 1.State the organization’s mission statement 2.Briefly describe your organization 3.Briefly describe your city and county 4.Describe the project for which funding is being requested. Include the following information: 5.Title and description of the program 6. If an artist or organization is being hired for a performance/exhibit/workshop, etc. list the name of artist(s) or arts organization, artist/organization’s webpage. 7.If the project is a community performance, festival or event which will involve many artists or participants, describe how the artists/participants will be selected 8.Dates and location 9.Total number of audience/participants expected 10.Why are you undertaking this project? How will the community you serve benefit from this project?

1 Narrative Answer all questions that are listed in the guidelines Copy the question before your answer Be succinct Don’t overlook basic details- When? Where? What? Who? Remember to include information on the artist/organization that you want to present Remember that panelists likely are not familiar with your organization or your community. Slow Exposures : Celebrating Photography of the Rural South Photo by D.B. Waltrip

1 Narrative Dates: June 14-20, 2015 Locations: Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music and Legacy Hall at RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, 900 Broadway, Columbus, GA. Artists/consultants/leaders involved, including a synopsis of their credentials and experience: YOGC’s music director and conductor, James Palmer, has over 20 years experience as a high school orchestra director and a youth orchestra music director in Florida and Georgia. He is a sought after orchestra adjudicator and guest conductor throughout the state of Georgia. YOGC’s Executive Director has successfully led the organization into its 20 th year and manages all aspects of the program including development, programming, fundraising and recruiting. YOGC will hire nine additional professional musicians and music educators to work with the students in instrument sectionals and technique classes, music theory, music composition and instrument care and cleaning. YOGC board members and volunteers will provide assistance with logistics, recreation, lunch and will serve as ushers for the performances during the week of camp. Total number of audience/participants expected: We anticipate students to enroll in camp, 10 music faculty and 3 staff members. A concert will be presented 4 evenings during the week of camp with an anticipated audience of and the concert culminating the week’s activities will attract approximately guests. Our featured guest artist will be promoted and should have a wide audience appeal.

1 Narrative We are going to do a festival with lots of components. We want to have music this year. We are excited that so many artists want to participate, and the music will add a lot to the festival. A lot of people attend every year and we get a lot of reports that it is the most fun event of the year. We want the festival to be bigger and better every year, and music will be a great thing to add. Susan Weaver is helping us put everything together, and Joe Smith will help. The ARJC can sometimes do some things, too.

1 Budget Tips Include all expenses for your project Expenses should be cash expenses, not in-kind Include income for the project. Total expense and total income do not have to be equal, but your budget should not show more expenses than income. Creative Arts Guild

1 Budget Example 1: Request from VC$2,000 Ticket sales$1,000 TOTAL INCOME$3,000 Example 2: Request from VC$2,000 Ticket Sales$ 500 Volunteer Hours$ 500 TOTAL INCOME$3,000 A cash match is: Cash, not in-kind Raised from sources other than VC At least 50% of the VC request

1 Budget Budget for the Nutcracker Expenses Costumes$1,000 Sets$1,000 Theatre rental$2,000 Security$ 200 Choreographer$ 500 Advertising$ 200 Programs$ 100 TOTAL$5,000 Income VC Grant$2,600 Ticket Sales $5)$2,000 Program Ads$ 200 Cash on Hand$ 200 TOTAL$5,000

1 Additional Requirements Full Radius Dance

1 Submitting Your Application Save documents as either Word, Excel or PDF documents. If possible, combine all into a single document. Double check to make sure that all required elements are included Attach documents to an Put VIBRANT COMMUNITIES in the subject line Send the to no later than 5:00 on October 29, Sautee Nacoochee Center

1 List of Artists Beatin’ Paths Rhythm EventsFull Radius DanceMyrna Clayton

1 Timeline Deadline for applicationsOct. 29, 2015 Grant announcementsmid-November, 2015 Project completion dateJune 1, 2016 Final report dueJune 1, 2016 Serenbe Playhouse

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