Request for Proposals. Partnership Funding. Biennial of the Americas July 14 September 7, 2015

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1 Request for Proposals Partnership Funding Biennial of the Americas 2015 July 14 September 7, 2015 Deadline: 5 pm, Monday, October 27, 2014 Submit to rfp@biennialoftheamericas.org Informational meeting: 4:30pm, Wednesday, October 8, 2014

2 Overview The Biennial of the Americas invites proposals from organizations and artists of all disciplines in the Denver metro area for public events or activities to take place during the 2015 Biennial of the Americas, July 14 September 7, These events will be advertised as part of the Biennial program and will expand the variety of the offering for audiences in Denver during the event. The Biennial has a limited amount of funding to help make some proposals possible. We will also be happy to receive proposals that do not require funding but wish to be included as part of the Biennial partnership program. We will select proposals on the basis of their quality, practicality and relevance to the Biennial theme, Now! and identified areas of special interest for this edition of the event. See more information on the criteria for selection and the theme below Biennial of the Americas Theme: Now! Now is complex Now is hopeful Now is a revolution And a revelation Now is when we converge Now is what we do next Today, we stand on shifting ground, with one foot in a new geological era and one foot lingering on the structures of the past. Our relationships to people, information, nature and technology are reinventing how we live. Now holds tremendous promise and also potential peril. The 2015 Biennial of the Americas will dive deep into our present circumstances, seeking to understand the contexts, conditions, and challenges that exist across the western hemisphere today. From this position of knowledge we will develop a platform for action toward a better-informed future. The 2015 Biennial will assemble people (and their work) from across the Americas who are wrestling with the present in different contexts. Prominent leaders from diverse realms government, business, culture, nonprofits will be featured in a series of public symposia focusing on three aspects of Now: Generation Now!, Community Now!, and Business Now! Scientists, artists, planners, entrepreneurs and other practitioners will engage in in-depth working sessions that will develop a platform for action in the Americas. Throughout the

3 summer, the city of Denver will be alive with the work of artists who are exploring the present in their home communities across the Americas. Generation Now! will feature the latest generation of innovators and leaders as they begin to impact the business, cultural and social spheres. On this day, we will explore new modes of education, business participation and activism that have been born of the technological age and meet some of the hemisphere s most exciting leaders under the age of 35. Community Now! examines the pressing shared issues we face in the Americas, including natural resource use, drug policy, and the health of people and communities. The day will examine innovative efforts to affect these issues and feature leaders who are breaking through difficult challenges by marshaling new tools and ways of thinking. Business Now! considers some of today s most important trade-related issues, including immigration, energy reform, and food security. The day will work to foster new collaborations and solutions to assure a broad and prosperous economic future in the Americas. Additional special areas of interest under the Now! theme for 2015 The relationship between art and politics Homelessness and shelter Indigenous peoples in the Americas Collaboration and technology Migration and patria (the notion of homeland or fatherland ) Funds available Grants will generally range between $500 and $2500. Who can apply Charitable organizations located in the 7 county SCFD area (see map here working in the areas of arts and social policy Individual artists or artist groups of any discipline living and working in the area In some cases, commercial organizations (such as commercial art galleries) may apply as long as their proposed activity does not form part of their typical commercial activity

4 Kinds of activity We welcome applications for the following types of activity (this list is not exhaustive): Exhibitions Performances Workshops Panel discussions Talks Tours Application procedure Complete the attached application form. Please return it to by 5pm on Friday, October 24, Selection criteria Selection will be carried out by members of the Biennial of the Americas board and team. Criteria for selection will include: Proposal quality Relevance to 2015 theme and areas of focus proposed activities are not required to be directly relevant, however we will prioritize proposals that contribute to the overall offer around the theme Practicality can the proposed activity be realized with the resources and time available? Balance of activity types Appeal to and ability to reach a broad audience Schedule Friday, September 24 Wednesday, October 8, 4:30pm: Monday, October 27, 5pm: Friday, November 7: By December 1: Call opens Informational meeting, Biennial of the Americas office Application deadline Successful applicants notified MOUs issued for successful applicants

5 Contacts Please direct questions regarding proposals for arts programming to: Lauren Wright, Artistic Director and Curator, Biennial of the Americas x6 Please direct questions regarding proposals for ideas programming to: Meegan Moszynski, Ideas Director, Biennial of the Americas x5

6 Partnership Funding Application Please direct this application along with the other required application materials to: by 5pm Monday, October 27, Name(s): Organization (if applicable): Main Contact Main Contact Phone: Have you participated in the Biennial of the Americas in the past as an artist or partner? If yes, please describe your participation: Funding amount requested: 2015 Project Title: Proposal summary (100 words):

7 Project description (max 500 words) Please describe your proposed project, highlighting how this project connects to the 2015 Biennial of the Americas theme and/or areas of special interest, as well as your intended audience and how you will help reach them.

8 Project budget Please outline the full cost budget for the project, including all anticipated expenditures, and the contribution required from the Biennial of the Americas as well as other sources of cash or in-kind support. Please indicate the status of other support. Item Income Status Total Income Expenditure Total Expenditure (add more rows as needed) Project timeline Please outline a timeline for delivery of your project, including proposed date(s) for the public outcome. Activity Date (add more rows as needed)

9 Images or other media (optional) Please include up to five images or links to previous related work.