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Take pART in the ARTs!

Arts & Cultural Resource Directory

2008 Cultural Arts Grants Program

October Arts & Humanities Month

Programs

The Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission (FACC) invites all Folsom residents and the local business community to “take pART in the ARTs!” The campaign is a community-wide effort to raise fund for arts and cultural services in the City of Folsom.

Folsom residents now have the opportunity to make a donation to arts and cultural programs through their monthly Utility Bill. Folsom Utility Bills include a donation line where residents can contribute to the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission’s “take pART in the ARTs!” campaign on a monthly basis. If every household contributed only $1 per Utility bill – the City’s Arts Endowment could grow by $20,000 per month!

Funds raised through the Utility Bill will ensure the arts remain an integral part of Folsom’s community assets. The long-term vision for FACC is to establish an arts endowment fund.

Arts & Cultural Resource Directory


The Folsom Arts & Cultural Commission, in cooperation with the non-profit organization, Folsom Patrons of the Arts, is currently seeking applications from local artists, musicians, cultural specialists, etc. who wish to be included in our annual cultural arts resource directory. This directory is intended for public use in accessing information about local cultural arts resources.

Please complete this downloadable PDF form Cultural Arts Resource Directory Application and FAX to Folsom Parks & Recreation (916) 351-5931 or mail to:

Folsom Arts & Cultural Commission
c/o Folsom Parks & Recreation
50 Natoma Street
Folsom, CA 95630

2008 Cultural Arts Grants Program

2008 Cultural Arts Grant Program

Since its inception in 1996, the Cultural Arts Grant program has had applications for funding requests due in October with grant awards announced in December. Grants are made for programs taking place in the following calendar year.


As arts organizations have become more developed, they have begun to offer seasons starting in the fall. Due to the marketing and production efforts necessary to kick off each season, these volunteer-based organizations are finding it increasingly more difficult to find adequate time to dedicate to the Cultural Arts Grant application process, which coincides with the start of their season.


Similarly, there is a clear conflict with the school year schedule and the Cultural Arts Grant cycle. The preparation process starts well before the school year begins.
This has prevented many schools from applying to Folsom’s grant program.


Also problematic is that applications are available and workshops are held in the late summer, which is not convenient to many potential applicants. Given these issues, the grant cycle was changed to accommodate the schedule of the potential applicant pool and work better within the City’s budgeting structure. Call Parks and Recreation 355-7285 for further information.

New Grant Cycle

July 2007 Grant Funds allocated by City Council

Jan. 2008 Application Available

Feb. 2008 Grant Workshops

April 2008 APPLICATIONS DUE

April 2008 Sub-Committee Review

May 2008 Recommendations to FACC

May 2008 Funding Recommendations to Grant Review Committee

June 2008 Final Approval/Funding Announcements

2007 Funding carried over to fund all grants

Grantee projects may take place from July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009.

The City of Folsom and the Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission (FACC) administers the Cultural Arts Grant Program. The grant program makes a limited amount of funds available to assist with partial support of community art projects. These funds are awarded through a competitive process to Folsom non-profit art organizations and educational institutions that have applied to FACC for grant assistance. Grantees must meet high standards of artistic quality, respond to the needs and interests of the community and exhibit managerial and fiscal accountability.

2008 Cultural Arts Grant Program


Events

October is Art & Humanities Month!

This has been an exciting year for the arts in Folsom! The Arts and Cultural Commission kicked off the “take pART in the ARTs” campaign allowing residents to donate to Folsom’s arts and cultural programs thought their utility bills. Construction has begun on the new Arts and Senior Center. Looking forward to October, we proudly celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a diverse range of cultural activities taking place throughout the community.

The month long national celebration coordinated by Americans for the Arts, has become the largest annual celebration of the arts and humanities in the nation. From fine art student shows to mayoral proclamations, communities across the nation invite their citizens to enjoy the cultural gems surrounding them.

The Folsom Arts and Cultural Commission join hundreds of arts organizations and communities across the nation in celebrating the arts throughout October by promoting its local resources. Download the attached PDF file to see what our local arts and cultural community has to offer.

Art & Humanities Month
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