Renton Municipal Arts Commission offering grants

The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is reaching out to the Renton arts and cultural community with a funding opportunity. The commission is currently accepting proposals for the 2012 Arts Grant Program, which will support projects that help forward the Commission’s goal to facilitate the implementation of Renton’s Arts & Culture Master Plan.

January 12, 2012 2:18 pm

The Renton Municipal Arts Commission is reaching out to the Renton arts and cultural community with a funding opportunity.

The commission is currently accepting proposals for the 2012 Arts Grant Program, which will support projects that help forward the Commission’s goal to facilitate the implementation of Renton’s Arts & Culture Master Plan.

The Arts and Culture Master Plan was adopted by the Renton City Council in August 2010 and can be viewed on the Arts & Culture Master Plan webpage at ArtsCommission.rentonwa.gov.

The Municipal Arts Commission anticipates awarding grants ranging from $500 to $6,000 for the 2012 Arts Grant Program.  Artists and organizations promoting art for the greater Renton community can apply for funding.   Applications are due Friday, Feb. 3.  Grant awards will be announced by March 12 and projects must be completed by Nov. 30.

For more information and an application, visit ArtsCommission.rentonwa.gov or contact 425-430-6589 or arts@rentonwa.gov.

For more information about the Renton Municipal Arts Commission, visit ArtsCommission.rentonwa.gov.