The Tempe community can expect to see a calendar full of exciting, inclusive arts and culture programs this year thanks to a $187,000 investment from the City of Tempe.
This week, Tempe awarded 27 arts grants to nonprofit organizations and artists collectives that present arts and culture programming in the city. The funding supports a wide variety of activities, from theatre groups to musical performances to inventive arts events in unexpected spaces.
A total of $187,000 was awarded to these groups in two grant categories. Wavemaker Art grants are distributed to nonprofit organizations, while Vibrant City grants are available to artist collectives, cultural groups and arts organizations.
Another $113,000 will be distributed through additional grant categories this fall, including another round of Vibrant City Arts grants and Arts in Schools grants.
The funding helps to ignite creative vibrancy, support capacity building for local organizations and grow connections among the community.
"Supporting local artists where they are at is a priority for the city, and we're proud of this significant investment in the future of arts and culture in Tempe," said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. "We invite all community members to get out and support the programming happening in venues throughout the city."
The competitive review process was conducted by four independent, objective and diverse community panels comprised of representatives from the Tempe Arts and Culture Commission, African American Advisory Committee, Career Ready Tempe and Tempe Tourism as well as Tempe residents, arts educators, students and practicing artists.
Projects will be presented in a variety of community spaces, including theaters, plazas, community centers, parking lots and other surprising spaces across the city.
Congratulations to this year's grant recipients:
Wavemaker Art Grants (nonprofit organizations)
Black Theatre Troupe
CAFÉ Flutes
CaZo Dance Theatre
Childsplay
Desert Dance Theatre
Desert Overture
Downtown Tempe Foundation
FABRIC Tempe
Grey Box Collective
Heart Heals AZ
Heartsy
Lights Camera Discover
Methods of Madness Dance Theater
Movement Source Dance Company
Musician Enrichment Foundation
Phoenix Funk Familia
Phoenix Gay Men’s Chorus
Phoenix Screenwriters Association
Rising Youth Theatre
Tetra String Quartet
The Bridge Initiative
TheaterWorks
Third Space Dance Project
Yes And Productions
Vibrant City Art Grants (cultural groups, nonprofits, artist collectives)
ARCS Arizona
MAC & Company
Wasted Ink Zine Distro
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About Community Arts
Tempe Community Arts is a valuable component of the larger Tempe Arts & Culture Division. It’s primary focus is to strengthen relationships and build connections within the arts, community and city. Classes, workshops, arts grants and special events create opportunities to meaningfully experience and engage in arts and culture. Programming occurs at Edna Arts Center and in diverse locations around the city, and shares the voices, perspectives and experiences of the Tempe community.
Media contact: Savannah Harrelson, 480-435-5999, Savannah_Harrelson@tempe.gov
Program contact: Maja Aurora, 480 350-5160, Maja_Aurora@tempe.gov
