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ABOUT THE DAV ARTS & CULTURE FUND

Denver Arts & Venues presents the DAV Arts & Culture Fund. We invite cultural organizations, non- and for-profit entities, educational institutions, neighborhood and community-based organizations and individual artists to apply. The DAV Arts & Culture Fund will provide up to $15,000 in funding support for new or existing programs inspired by one or more of the seven vision elements outlined in Denver’s Cultural Plan that further develop Denver’s creative landscape:

  1. Integration – Arts, culture and creativity are fully integrated into daily life, work and play in Denver 
  2. Amplification – Arts, culture and creativity are amplified in Denver 
  3. Accessibility – Arts, culture and creativity are truly inclusive and accessible for all
  4. Lifelong Learning – Exposure, education and participation in arts, culture and creativity span our lifetimes
  5. Local Talent – Denver’s diverse artistic and creative professionals are locally cultivated
  6. Economic Vitality – Denver’s economic vitality is accelerated by arts, culture and creativity
  7. Collective Leadership – Collective and collaborative leadership is committed to high impact results across Denver

DAV ARTS & CULTURE FUND PROGRAM GUIDELINES

Please review the guidelines to better understand the process of applying to the DAV Arts & Culture Fund and visit our website for more information about Denver’s Cultural Plan and the seven vision elements

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Funding and Program Timeline

Call for proposals opens:
Monday, September 30, 2024
Submission deadline:
Friday, November 1, 2024 (11:59 p.m.)
Implementation Period:
Programs must be finalized by December 31, 2025

2024-2025 Funded Projects

Information Session

DAV hosted an information session on Thursday, October 10, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m, for interested applicants, covering the program's background, guidelines and the application process. Please find the slides covered here.

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Questions?

For more information contact:

Lisa Gedgaudas, Program Manager
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Language Access

Denver Arts & Venues complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender or language. It is your right to request oral or written language assistance services in your primary language, if needed. Please contact Denver Arts & Venues and these services will be provided to you free of charge.

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