FLORIDA KEYS COUNCIL OF THE ARTS
Press Release
Contact: Liz Young
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 305-295-4369
03/09/24

New and Revised Cultural Umbrella Event Funding Application Available, Free Workshops in April

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is pleased to announce a new, shorter version of the application for the Tourist Development Council Cultural Umbrella funding is now available.  The application is online www.keysarts.com.  Requests for an application may also be e-mailed to director@keysarts.com. 
Cultural Umbrella funding is used specifically for the advertising and promotion of cultural events taking place between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025. Past recipients of Cultural Umbrella funding include the Harry S. Truman Little White House, South Florida Symphony, The Studios of Key West, Key West Literary Seminar, Red Barn Theatre, Waterfront Playhouse, Marathon Community Theatre, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and the Morada Way Arts & Culture District, and more.

Organizations intending to apply for Cultural Umbrella funding are strongly encouraged to attend one of the free workshops on the application and the media/marketing procedures being offered, online via Zoom, by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.  Please register in advance by contacting the Arts Council office at 305-295-4369 or emailing your RSVP to director@keysarts.com.

BIG NEWS! This year’s application is shorter, more use-friendly and includes funding amounts at levels of $25,000, $30,000, and $35,000. Please make sure someone from your organization attends the workshop. The workshops will be held online (for Zoom links, please visit our website) at the following times:  Monday, April 15th, 4:00 p.m. AND Tuesday, April 16th, 10:00 a.m.

The online deadline for submitting the application is Friday, May 3, 2024 at 5 p.m. Applications will be reviewed by the Cultural Umbrella committee on May 20th, and their recommendations for funding will be forwarded to the TDC and BOCC for final approval.
We will also be presenting a brief application review of the Arts Council’s “Art Builds Community” grant program which awards funding of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 for projects occurring in the 2024-2025 season.

For more information call the Florida Keys Council of the Arts at 305.295.4369 or visit www.keysarts.com.

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