8.13.2013

AG #13: Call for Submissions: Groups or Organizations

Art Gumbo is accepting applications from arts groups/orgs or creative groups for the Fall funding cycle. Applications are available now through Thursday, September 12, 2013. The first 7 eligible applications received by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, September 12 will qualify to compete for funding.

The next Art Gumbo Dinner is scheduled for Thursday, September 19, 6-8 p.m. at Voices Warehouse Gallery, 10th & Jackson Streets. Featuring soup and bread by the Food Store. Voices SpeakEasy will be open for drinks. (Cash bar). All tips support Art Gumbo.
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 and  follow directions to submit. 
http://www.mediafire.com/view/bbu7dt3jltoa6a8/ART_GUMBO_SEPT_2013_APPLICATION.pdf
 Mark your calendars for the Fall installment of ART GUMBO!

Soup Dinner: Thursday | September 19 | 6-8 pm 
Applications Due: Thursday | September 12 | by 11:59 pm 
Fall Cycle open to: Creative Groups OR Organizations 

Art Gumbo has raised $10,225 and funded 19 creative ideas since our launch in 2010.