CAPITAL REGION PERFORMING ARTS TOURING PROGRAM - TOURING GRANT
In cooperation with the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities

NEXT APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 2011

The Capital Region Performing Arts Touring Program is designed to promote the artistic exchange of professional touring artists between Maryland and the District of Columbia. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for Maryland performing artists to enhance their marketing and touring capacity, as well as showcase the wide array of diverse talent in both regions.

Maryland nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are invited to apply for funding to help defray costs associated with presenting participating performing artists at venues in Maryland. Participating artists appear on the Maryland Touring Artists Roster or on the DCCAH Performing Artist Program (PAR).

DCCAH will provide funding to DC nonprofit organizations that meet the eligibility requirements to present participating Maryland performing artists at venues in the District of Columbia. For information about the DCCAH application, go to the DCCAH Website.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible to apply for funding through the Capital Region Performing Arts Touring Program, the applicant must:

• be an IRS designated 501(c)(3) or unit of government and
• legally have a demonstrated history (three years or more) or presenting touring performing artists

Contact: Sharon Blake, Program Director, 410-767-6536