Alameda briefs: City requests proposals for arts grants by March 19
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Alameda briefs: City requests proposals for arts grants by March 19
"The city of Alameda has released a new request for proposals for cultural arts and arts programming grants. This includes grants for the performing arts; literary arts; film and video; screenings and installations; arts education; art lectures and presentations; special events; and artist-in-residence programs. A total of $60,000 is available to be distributed across four grants by the city's Public Art Commission."
"Marking a century of life in Alameda since his birth on Jan. 18, 1926, Bud Soares recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Born and raised in Alameda, Bud comes from one of original farming families on Alameda's Bay Farm Island, where hard work was a way of life from the very beginning. A loving father to two daughters and a devoted grandfather to four grandchildren, Soares is known for his steady wisdom, warm heart and good humor."
Alameda's Public Art Commission is accepting proposals for cultural arts and arts programming grants covering performing arts, literary arts, film and video, screenings and installations, arts education, lectures, special events, and artist-in-residence programs. A total of $60,000 will be distributed across four grants. Proposals must be submitted online by 5 p.m. March 19 and all programming must be free, open to the public and located in Alameda. Examples of past awardees include Rhythmix in the Parks, Circus Bella, Alameda Native History Project's ACORNS!, Plein Air Paintout 2025, and The Foodbank Players. Contact Jackie Keliiaa or visit bit.ly/alaculturalartsrfp for application details. Bud Soares, a Bay Farm Island native born Jan. 18, 1926, celebrated his 100th birthday; he remains in the same Alameda home for more than 70 years and is remembered for hard work, steady wisdom, a warm heart and good humor.
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