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Stockton creatives can seek up to $10,000 each in city funds this fall for projects that engage the public with the arts, a city news release said.
The Stockton Arts Grant aims to support public access to art and “learning in the arts at all stages of life, and the integration of the arts into the day-to-day life of our communities,” the grant’s guidelines say.
Art organizations too may seek up to $10,000, and art nonprofits up to $20,000, the release said.
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Given out by Stockton’s Arts Commission, the money may be used for any art form, from folk crafts to literature to opera, the guidelines say.
Funded projects have included a student music video festival; stained glass making classes; and restoration and mural work at the Bob Hope Theatre, The Record reported.
They’ve also included visual art and performances at this year’s Flavor Fest, organized by Visit Stockton, and a coloring book of historic scenes from the city, the grant guidelines state.
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“100% of our grant funding went to directly to the local artists for arts workshops, pop-up art, art demos, live musical and cultural performances,” Wes Rhea, CEO of Visit Stockton, said in an email Thursday.
“Without the support, we would not have been able to provide these free experiences for the public this year at Flavor Fest.”
Artists and organizations must apply online by Sept. 27, according to the city’s news release. Grants can be up to $10,000, though most are between $1,000 and $5,000, it said. They may be used for production, exhibit, rental and marketing costs; supplies; and compensating artists.
There is $100,000 available in total, the release said.
Art commissioners plan to weigh the proposals between late September and October and recommend recipients on Nov. 4, the release said.
You can view application requirements — including the checklist commissioners will use to rank proposed projects — here.
Record reporter Aaron Leathley covers government accountability. She can be reached at aleathley@recordnet.com or on Twitter @LeathleyAaron. Support local news, subscribe to The Stockton Record at https://www.recordnet.com/subscribenow.
