The 2025 Public Art Event Grant is offered by the City of Salinas to encourage the development and continuation of public art events that are free to the public and promote community engagement through diverse artistic expressions. The grant is designed to support events showcasing painting, sculpture, literature, music, theater, dance, cinema, and other art forms. It is intended to foster local cultural vitality and give artists in Salinas an opportunity to connect with the community and exhibit their work.
Funded through a $20,000 allocation from the Municipal Art Fund, the grant provides individual awards of up to $5,000 per event. The funding is administered as a reimbursement, meaning grantees must first incur expenses, pay vendors, and then submit receipts for reimbursement after their event concludes. This approach ensures fiscal accountability and encourages detailed event planning and budgeting.
Eligibility is open to any resident, group, or organization based in Salinas, California, that is planning either a new or recurring public art event. Events must be free to attend and must align with the grant’s mission of promoting artistic engagement within the community. The application period is active from April 1, 2025, through May 16, 2025, with May 16 serving as the final submission deadline.
To apply, proposals can be submitted via mail, email, or in person. Submissions should be addressed to Monica Sardina, the Community Services Manager, at the City of Salinas. After the event, recipients must submit receipts and a final report within 30 days to receive reimbursement. IRS forms W-9 and 1099-G will be required for proper tax documentation.
This grant represents an effort by the City of Salinas to invest in public art as a vital component of civic life, aiming to sustain the visibility and vibrancy of arts and culture in the city. For additional information or assistance with the application, interested parties can contact Monica Sardina by email at monicas@ci.salinas.ca.us or by phone at 831-758-7238.
