8.21.2012

AG #9 Call for Submissions: Creative Groups or Art Orgs

Art Gumbo is now accepting applications from arts groups/orgs or creative groups for the Fall funding cycle. Applications are available now through Saturday, September 15, 2012. 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on September 15 will qualify to compete for funding.

The next Art Gumbo Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, September 20, 6-8 p.m. at St. Voices Warehouse Gallery, 10th & Jackson Streets in Dubuque, IA. Featuring Soup by the Dubuque Food Coop & Bread by East Mill Catering & Bakeshop. Luxe Photography will be there, too, so get ready for your close up!

ELIGIBILTY: Arts groups/orgs or groups with creative ideas whose project will impact the Dubuque community.
HOW IT WORKS: Arts groups/orgs or group Creatives submit a brief proposal of their project. Submitted projects will be combined into a packet. The public attends the Art Gumbo Soup Dinner, they pay $10 to get in, and this money goes into the Art Gumbo Fund for the night. The attendees enjoy the soup, review the packet of proposals, and vote for their favorite. The proposal(s) with the most votes will be awarded the Art Gumbo Fund proceeds for that night. First place & second place will split the proceeds 70/30.
FINAL REPORT: The winner(s) will be invited to the next Art Gumbo Soup Dinner to present a progress (or final) report. Volunteer support is expected by the winner(s) at the subsequent event.
HOW TO APPLY: Download application below & follow directions to submit. Art Gumbo Sept 2012 Application
FYI: Since our launch in September 2010, ART GUMBO has funded 12 proposals raising a total of $6,170 for Dubuque art projects.   

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