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Introduction:

ABG has funding for arts and culture events in Emeryville over the next 24 months as part of the Rotten City Cultural District Initiative. Learn more here. We figured it makes more sense to use this funding to empower all of you to produce your concepts. 

 

Our goal is to engage local creatives and residents. We believe involving creatives early on will shape events best.

 

Value

The value here is not in the dollar signs... We'll co-sign and produce 12 of your ideas. If selected, you'll receive start to finish production support from the ABG/RCCD team and additionally  $24,000 in total funding, $2,000 in funding per grant. We'll pick 6 partners for 2024 on May 1st. Apply by April 15. Interviews with finalists will be scheduled in between. If not selected, you can still be considered for 2025.

 

Your Competitive Edge:

Events must be "creative" and in Emeryville, emphasizing community reach and impact. Start moving forward—we'll want to join in. Have an existing idea? Piloted an event? Screened a film? Started producing artwork? Let us know.

 

Selection Panel and Partners:

Our panel includes District Works, Pixar, Emeryville Celebration for the Arts, Compound Gallery, Wareham Development, Jered’s Pottery, and 45th St Artist Cooperative. They advise on selections.