Denver Arts & Venues accepting nominations for Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture, proposals for IMAGINE 2020 Fund
Denver Arts & Venues is accepting nominations for the Denver Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture, and proposals for IMAGINE 2020 Fund grants now through Aug. 10.
“Denver’s cultural landscape is strong and thriving,” said Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, “and both the IMAGINE 2020 Fund and the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture represent the support, endorsement and recognition that Denver has for our artists and cultural organizations.”
New this year, each winner of a Mayor’s Award for Excellence in Arts & Culture will receive a $1,000 stipend.
The IMAGINE 2020 Fund provides up to $7,500 for programs inspired by one or more of the seven vision elements outlined in IMAGINE 2020 – Denver’s Cultural Plan: Integration, Amplification, Accessibility, Lifelong Learning, Local Talent, Economic Vitality and Collective Leadership. Proposals indicating collaboration among multiple groups are strongly encouraged. Eligible applicants can apply for programs that are new or have been in development since the launch of the IMAGINE 2020 Cultural Plan (Spring 2014). Grantees will be announced in September.
The Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture recognize individuals and organizations that make significant and lasting contributions to the artistic, cultural and creative landscape in the City and County of Denver. Nominations are being accepted in the following categories: Arts & Culture Youth, Arts & Culture Impact, Arts & Culture Innovation, Arts & Culture Global and IMAGINE 2020. Self-nominations are accepted and encouraged. The award winners will be announced in November.
Additional information on both programs is available online:
IMAGINE 2020 Fund Details
IMAGINE 2020 Fund Guidelines
IMAGINE 2020 Fund Application
Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Details
Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Arts & Culture Application