LMCC is excited to announce the second application cycle for UMEZ Arts Engagement, a new grant program launched in partnership with the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) to enhance the diversity and frequency of arts and cultural presentations in Upper Manhattan.

The program provides direct support for these activities to Upper Manhattan’s artists and nonprofit arts organizations under the guiding principle that support for artists of diverse disciplines, practices, cultural backgrounds, and career stages contributes to the vibrancy and sustainability of the communities in which they live and work. This area is defined as north of 98th Street on the east side of Fifth Avenue; and north of 110th Street on the west side.

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects in the performing, literary, media, and visual arts, ranging from folk/traditional forms to contemporary and socially-engaged artistic practices. LMCC encourages proposals that connect audiences to rich arts experiences as demonstrated by opportunities to attend and/or participate in arts events and programming including concerts, performances, public art, exhibitions, screenings, festivals, readings, and more.

Attendance at a UMEZ Arts Engagement session is required for first-time applicants in order to be eligible. For information session dates/times and eligibility requirements, please visit https://lmcc.net/resources/manhattan-arts-grants/umez-arts-engagement/

Spanish interpretation available at all sessions. Interpretación en español disponible en todas las sesiones.

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