2007/08 Get Arts in the Schools Program -GASP

Artist Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
School/After-School Program Deadline: Tuesday, October 9, 2007

The Mendocino County Office of Education (MCOE) and the Arts Council of Mendocino County (ACMC) are pleased to announce a third year of funding for GASP (Get Arts in the Schools Program). GASP, an arts education partnership between the two agencies, is a program that funds artist workshops and live performances in Mendocino County schools during the school year. The goal of the program is to infuse the arts in the core curriculum and to involve and expose school children to quality, educational, curriculum-based artistic experiences.

How Much Money is Available?
The total amount available for grants to artists in the 2007/08 school year is $14,725. Up to 20 grants will be awarded.

Who is Eligible to Apply?
To be eligible for a GASP grant, an ARTIST must meet all four of the following criteria:
1.     To be eligible, an artist must be a professional in their art field
2.     To be eligible, an artist must have prior experience teaching in a classroom setting
3.     To be eligible, an artist must reside in Mendocino County
4.     To be eligible, an artist must be a current member of Arts Council of Mendocino County. To join the ACMC, call (707) 961-5449 or click here.

In order to be eligible for a GASP grant, a SCHOOL or AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM must meet both of the following criteria:
1.     To be eligible, a school must be serviced by MCOE (private schools are currently ineligible)
2.     To be eligible, a school must be able to present a GASP program during the regular school day or in an arts and education after school program.

If I Qualify, How Do I Apply?

Artists who meet all four of the qualifying criteria should submit an application packet to the Arts Council of Mendocino County by the application deadline of Tuesday, September 25, 2007 (postmarks are acceptable). Grant guidelines and application materials are available by clicking the links below or by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Arts Council of Mendocino County
GASP – Artist Application Request
P.O. Box 1393
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

2007-08 GRANT GUIDELINES FOR ARTISTS

2007-08 ARTIST APPLICATION

Artists are strongly encouraged to discuss their proposed projects with Arts Council staff prior to applying.
 
Schools and after-school programs apply to receive a GASP artist workshop or performance by submitting a letter of interest by Tuesday, October 9, 2007 (postmarks are acceptable). The letter should briefly state a desired outcome of having a GASP artist at their school or in their class. The letter should also state the grade level, if there is a request for a specific art discipline (ie: visual art, dance, music, poetry, storytelling, etc.), and if the class has any special needs.

Letters of interest should be emailed to director@artsmendocino.org with subject “GASP – School Request” or mailed to:

Arts Council of Mendocino County
GASP – School Request
P.O. Box 1393
Fort Bragg, CA 95437

Artist/class matches will be made by the Arts Council of Mendocino County according to the school requests and the pool of qualified GASP artists. Artists and schools will be notified of their awards by November 21, 2007. Funding for this program will be available starting in November 2007.

Questions?
Questions regarding GASP should be addressed to Anna Kvinsland at director@artsmendocino.org or (707) 961-5449.

Further information about the program, as it becomes available, can be found here on the Arts Council’s website.