Equipping the nonprofit arts organizations in Northwest Louisiana to better manage their organization through direct Technical Assistance and extensive Training, SRAC employs a full time Community Development Director to assist Artists and Arts Organizations. Additionally, SRAC partners with the State of Louisiana Division of the Arts, LANO (Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations) and the Americans for the Arts to provide outstanding capacity building workshops, national resources, and one-on-one assistance to artists and arts organizations.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES:
City of Shreveport REGRANT Artist Fellowship – 2013
The Arts are an essential part of life in Shreveport. The Shreveport Regional Arts Council (SRAC) is a catalyst for participation, education, development, and promotion of excellence in the Arts. It is our responsibility to support established arts organizations, nurture emerging arts organizations, and assist individual artists.
Eligibility for ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS:
Artist Fellowships are cash awards in recognition of artistic excellence that enable artists to pursue their artistic goals. It is the intent of the Shreveport Regional Arts Council to acknowledge distinguished fellows of the highest caliber in each discipline of the arts. Artists that have resided within the Shreveport city limits for at least the previous 24 months are eligible to apply for grant funds. Please read the guidelines for more information on the fellowship and eligibility.
- Artist Fellowship Guidelines & Application (to be provided at a later date)
DAF – 2012 deadline was Thursday, March 31, 2011: Decentralized Arts Funding (DAF) is an arts grant program created and funded by the Louisiana Division of the Arts, Office of Cultural Development, Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism. Shreveport Regional Arts Council administers this statewide, parish-by-parish program for Region 7, which includes: Bienville, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster Parishes. Eligible applicants are non-profit arts organizations, non-profit organizations, government agencies, schools and schools boards, colleges and universities, as well as individuals using a fiscal agent. 2012 Guidelines – click here
Grants were available for Project Assistance to provide funding for a specific arts project. Up to 100% of eligible expenses. 2012 Project Assistance Application – click here
Grants were also available for Organizational Support to provides funding for operating expenses, such as salaries, supplies, and utilities, of arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. Up to 25% of the previous year’s annual operating revenues and no more than $7500.00. 2012 Organizational Support – click here
If you have any questions concerning this program, please contact the Community Development Director, Vickie Marshall at vickie@shrevearts.org or 318-673-6500.