1. What is Creative Grounds: Communities Building Neighborhood Projects?

• “Creative Grounds” is a new project funded by the Public Art Program that inspires communities to generate project ideas that will enhance or transform a publicly accessible or visible space within their neighborhood.

2. What is the goal of Creative Grounds?

• The goal of this program is to fund one annual, long term or permanently sited project which promotes community building through creative collaboration.

3. What kind of project qualifies for these funds?

• The project should be long term artwork in a common gathering space, neighborhood gateway, public location or a private area with public visibility and access.

4. How much funding is available?

• One project will be funded annually in an amount of up to $8000.00 for applicable expenses.  Funded communities will not be eligible to apply to the program again for two consecutive years after receiving an award through this program.  Any expenses beyond the $8000.00 provided by the award are not the responsibility of the City, BIAHC or the Public Art Program

6. What can the awarded funds be used for?

• Awarded funds can be used to purchase materials or services needed to create the project.  Funds come from the City of Bainbridge Island Public Art Program which is managed by the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council’s (BIAHC) Public Art Committee.   There are certain legal requirements that you should be aware of when working on a project that is publicly funded.  The successful applicant will need to sign an Agreement with the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council in order to receive payments, obtain liability insurance, and meet City code requirements.  No costs can be reimbursed for the project prior to the Agreement being signed with BIAHC.

5. What can’t the awarded funds be used for?

• Funds cannot be used to replace lost funding of another project, pay for organizations’ operating expenses, pay for food, beverages or catering or to purchase land or buildings.

6. How will the funding be paid out?

• Upon submission of receipts, applicable expenses will be reimbursed as the project is built, to a total not exceeding $8000.00.  Please see Program Guidelines for definitions of applicable expenses.   

7. Who is eligible for funding?

• Neighborhood groups who want to collaborate on a project within their neighborhood, community groups, or local organizations that have access to a common physical space in which to realize their project are eligible for funding.

  Back To Top >>

8. Who is not eligible for funding?

• Individuals acting alone or individual businesses, religious organizations, government agencies or political groups cannot apply for these funds.  BIAHC board and staff members, Public Arts Committee members and immediate family or household members are also restricted from applying.

• Yes, additional funds and/or in-kind contributions from other sources are encouraged and can be used to fund projects beyond the $8000.00 award.  However the project will need to be completed within the specified time frame and completion should not be dependent on other funding.  

• All applications will be reviewed by the Public Art Committee and rated according to criteria outlined in the application.  The Public Art Committee will approve and disburse reimbursements, review progress reports and provide basic technical assistance to the successful applicant.  

• ∑ Each community project will identify a Project Coordinator and a Fiscal Sponsor or Co-Sponsors.   The Project Coordinator will
  
  •  Sign application and agreement
  •  Submit project progress reports and final report
  •  Oversee compliance with Agreement requirements
  •  Act as liaison with PAC
  •  Assume duties determined by group

• The Fiscal Sponsor will:
  
  • Sign application and agreement
  • Act as the bookkeeper for the project
  • Collect all receipts that will be submitted for reimbursement
  • Organize and submit all receipts to BIAHC for reimbursement
  • Receive all payments from the BIAHC and distribute to the community group
  • Provide a final accounting, at the end of the project, of project income, expenses, and volunteer and in kind contributions. 

12. How will the decision be made in regard to who gets funding?

• All applications will be rated according to criteria established for each question on the application.  Questions will be valued for an identified percentage of the overall application.  The application with the highest score will be selected to complete a project in that fiscal year.

• All submissions are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2008, at the office of the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.  Please see application for submission details.

• For more information regarding Creative Grounds or the application process, please visit www.artshum.org (navigate to Programs and Services, and Public Art) or contact Kelly Davidson (Kelly-davidson@att.net) or Klass Hesselink (packlaashesselink@gmail.com).  You can also attend an informational session (recommended but not required for applications) on May 1, 2008 at Island Center Hall, at 7:30pm.

  Back To Top >>