BREVARD CULTURAL ALLIANCE CO-PRESENTS FREE GRANTS WORKSHOP

Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA), in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, is proud to co-present an informative art and cultural grants workshop on Wednesday, February 12th at the Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts beginning at 10am. This free workshop, a part of the National Endowment for the Arts’ commitment to support the professional development of a creative workforce, will present attendees with the valuable resources needed to harness funding for their arts and cultural activities.  

 "The impact of support from the National Endowment for the Arts to local agencies, like the Brevard Cultural Alliance, cannot be underestimated”, stated Kathy Engerran, BCA Interim Director. “Beyond their past generous support to BCA, direct grants to arts organizations help advance their creative capacity. We thank both the NEA and the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs for their support for cultural organizations, which enables arts organizations and creatives to showcase their talents and contribute to vibrant cultural communities.”   

Brevard Cultural Alliance is honored to have long standing relationships with both the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. The potential of expanding the reach and accessibility of art and cultural programming across the county through this upcoming workshop aligns with the BCA’s mission to build and sustain a dynamic and vibrant arts and cultural sector.  Content for the workshop will include information regarding NEA grants, Florida Division of Cultural Affairs’ grants, and cultural funding in Brevard.

Registration for the workshop is currently open, however space is limited. To reserve your seat please email: Teri.Abstein@dos.myflorida.com.  

About Brevard Cultural Alliance: Brevard Cultural Alliance (BCA) is the professional nonprofit organization representing the arts and cultural sector in Brevard County, Florida. BCA’s strategic focus is to advance Brevard County as a cultural destination, enhance educational opportunities through engagement with the arts and bolster the sustainability of the cultural community. BCA is supported in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, the Brevard Board of County Commissioners, the Space Coast Office of Tourism, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, visit ArtsBrevard.org or follow BCA on Facebook (Arts Brevard) or Twitter (@ArtsBrevard).

About the Florida Department Division of Cultural Affairs
The Florida Department of State’s Division of Cultural Affairs is Florida’s legislatively designated state arts agency. The Division promotes the arts and culture as essential to quality of life for all Floridians. To achieve its mission, the Division funds and supports cultural programs that provide artistic excellence, diversity, education, access and economic vitality for Florida’s communities. For more information visit: dos.myflorida.com/cultural

About the National Endowment for the Arts

Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. For more information, visit www.arts.gov.