Deadline Approaching for Presenter Touring Program Grants
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) recently announced a May 1, 2009 deadline for non-profit organizations to apply for grants from the Presenter Touring Program.
This program is designed to assist Indiana-based cultural program providers in presenting Indiana-based performing artists, ensembles and producers to tour Indiana. Grants are expected to range between $2,500 and $7,500.
"The economic and employment climate being what it is, the program encourages the hiring of Indiana artists, ensembles, and producers to practice their craft here in their home state," said IAC Executive Director Lewis C. Ricci. "Indiana has a wealth of creative talent based right here and Hoosiers should have ample opportunities to enjoy that talent."
Grant applications must be submitted online utilizing the IAC's electronic grant application system. Detailed guidelines for the Presenter Touring Program may be found on the IAC website under the navigation button "grants available."
Presenter Touring Program applicants must provide a dollar for dollar match. Applicants may request up to one-half of the contracted fees for the project. An electronic copy of the signed contract or letter of intent between the artist and presenter must be submitted as an attachment to the electronic application. In-kind services may not be used as part of the match.
Organizations interested in applying for the Presenter Touring Program are encouraged to contact IAC Community Development Manager Bobbie Garver for more information about the program. Please call 317-232-1283 or email bgarver@iac.in.gov for details.
Presenter Touring Program proposals will be reviewed by the IAC's Program Evaluation Committee in June, with final approval from the Commission at its quarterly business meeting in June. Funded projects must take place between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
