Registration deadline: January 22, 2010
Application deadline: February 17, 2010

This category is designed to offer an opportunity for study aimed toward professional careers in the arts and/or instruction in the traditional art of an ethnic community for members of that community. The goal of this category is to foster professional development in a variety of arts disciplines and techniques, including those with a particular interest in preserving the traditions of specific cultures.

The following are ineligible for support:

Professional Development Course of Study

Traditional Arts Course of Study

Programs that transmit and perpetuate an art form that is part of a community's particular ethnic heritage are offered support in this area of study. These programs reflect the importance of sustaining the cultural life of a people and ensuring historical memory.

Pre-Professional Development Course of Study

This area of support recognizes the vitality of the arts experiences in many communities that may have limited access to formal arts opportunities. It supports professional instruction in the arts to prepare the participants for more advanced study and with the long-range goal of career entry.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Please complete the Workshops/Classes Form for the current and proposed year for this request. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

Artistic/Programmatic

1. Program Overview
Describe the nature of instruction in terms of artistic discipline and technique(s) and the expected level of competence upon completion of the course. What are the immediate and long-range goals of this program? If the course of study is Traditional Arts, specify which tradition is being taught and the ethnic composition of the intended participants, if different from the community being served. Describe how this program relates to your organization’s mission.

2. Career Placement (for Professional Development)
Describe the placement assistance you provide for career entry for your students upon completion of their studies and give an example of a recent success.

3. Student Profile
Provide total enrollment levels, number, and age range of students for the current and proposed years. Include the ethnic composition of the students.    

4. Faculty Profile
Include a brief representative list of instructors, their credentials, and tenure with the program.

5. Tuition and Fees
Describe the tuition fee structure for the current and proposed years. Detail any planned changes. 

6. Scholarships
Describe scholarship or tuition assistance program(s) and selection policies. Include the number of scholarships for students of color and other students for the current and the proposed years. State the amount of full and partial scholarships for an average course of study.

7. Facilities
Provide a brief description of your facilities.

8. Changes/Developments
If not a first time request, describe any significant changes or developments since the last Council review.  Highlight any recent achievements or programmatic challenges.

Managerial/Fiscal

9. Staff Profile
List staff responsible for implementation of the program.

10. Finances
Describe plans for meeting current and future expenses of the program.  Also, describe how scholarships fit within your general program priorities in terms of funding development for that activity. Highlight revenue that is confirmed and/or secured.

Service to the Public

11. Marketing
Describe briefly marketing, outreach and audience development strategies, including use of the Internet and social media and, list a recent achievement.

12. Community Context
What other organizations provide similar or complementary arts services to the community and how do you work in partnership with them?

Support Materials

Support materials must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, you must provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Resumés of instructors and other key personnel, if new.

2. 2 copies of class schedules or curriculum brochures.

3. Representative list of former students who have entered professional careers.

4. If applicable, a list of scholarship students for the current year. Note: If on full or partial scholarship, the number of years subsidy was received and, if any listed are projected to continue in FY11.