Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: April 1, July 1, September 5

Support is offered for performances of professionally-directed, community-based dance, theatre, and music organizations. Support is also available for performing companies of color or other ethnic companies to tour communities of color and/or other ethnic communities throughout the state. Such activities must serve audiences of color or other ethnic audiences and be performed in community-based venues serving the relevant ethnic groups.

Requests for performances not described above should be directed to the other NYSCA discipline Programs. Organizations that receive funding for performances from other NYSCA Programs are strongly advised to consult with Program staff well before the March registration deadline to describe how the proposed performances differ from activities supported by other Council Programs.

Application Instructions

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

Application Narrative Questions

1. Program Overview
Describe the proposed program, its rationale in terms of artistic vision, and special features such as guest artists or new works. Include title(s), number of productions, and number of performances of each. Note whether the program marks a new direction. In addition, if this is a touring request, please describe history and relationship with host sponsors.

2. Audience
Who is your primary audience? Describe your efforts to be responsive to community needs and demographics. Detail the ethnic composition of the audiences served.

3. Changes and Developments
Returning applicants should describe highlights and changes or developments since your last Council review. First-time applicants should provide a brief history of programs and achievements.

4. Artistic Staff
List individual(s) responsible for programming and their qualifications.

5. Marketing
Describe the marketing plan, including print and non-print media, ticket pricing, etc.

6. Finances
Describe plans, projects, and activities for meeting the expenses of the proposed programs.

7. Facilities
Provide a description of the community-based facilities in which the activities will take place. Detail their suitability in terms of production values, including lights, sound, floor, and other performance requirements.

8. Context
What other similar arts programs serve your community and in what ways do they support or differ from your programs and services?

Support Materials

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

1. Representative sample-program brochures and calendars (2 copies per item)

2. For touring requests, letters of invitation from or contracts with local sponsor(s)

3. Brief resumés of all key personnel, if new