Port Townsend Arts Commission revises grant process

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The Port Townsend Arts Commission is accepting grant proposals from local artists and organizations who seek financial support to bring their creations to the public. 

With the goals of serving the widest possible variety of artists and arts entities, from small independent creators to large established organizations, and supporting all manner of public arts projects and programs that enhance the cultural life of the city’s diverse population, the Arts Commission recently revised the manner in which grants are distributed and awarded.

The $20,000 that Port Townsend City Council has made available to the Arts Commission for the current calendar year will now be apportioned on a quarterly basis, with up to $5,000 available per quarter.

Given the newness of its revised grants process, the PTAC is currently accepting and reviewing applications on a monthly basis. Applications for macro-grants will be reviewed at the start of each quarter, i.e. at PTAC meetings in April, July, October, January, etc. 

The PTAC will continue to accept and review micro-grant proposals at each of its monthly meetings.

For further information, email artscomm@cityofpt.us.