SPRING ARTNIGHT MINIGRANT APPLICATION AVAILABLE - DEADLINE January 24, 2012
To reflect the rich diversity of Pasadena, the Arts & Culture Commission is seeking individual artists and organizations of all sizes and disciplines to participate in Spring ArtNight. MiniGrants, in the amount of $500, are offered to: smaller Pasadena-based arts and culture organizations as well as art and culture organizations without facilities, independent non-commercial galleries, ensembles and individual artists who live, work or lease property in Pasadena. ArtNight Pasadena is an ongoing partnership among the City's cultural institutions and the City of Pasadena. On March 9, 2012, thirteen of the City’s non-profit art and cultural institutions will open for the evening, providing a rich sampling of art, culture and music to the public free-of-charge.ArtNight MiniGrant application: link here
Applications for the 2012/2013 Annual Grants Program will be available soon.
Technical assistance and grant writing workshops will be offered in February, March and April 2012. Please check back for updated guidelines and applications at the end of February 2012.
The Rotating Public Art Exhibition Program seeks to create an outdoor art gallery to enliven the urban landscape, create a dynamic visual experience for residents and visitors, create more venues for artwork in the City, increase exposure and opportunities for artists who live and work in Pasadena, educate the public about public art by stimulating discussion, provide a cultural draw for tourists and provide entrée for artists new to public art.
Artworks were installed from August through December 2011. All nine artworks of the inaugural phase of the program are now installed and available for viewing. Lighting installation will be complete this winter, and a dedication event is being planned for early spring. Please click on the links below for additional information.
The City of Pasadena's Artist Registry is an online resource for individuals, schools, arts organizations and others looking to buy art, to hire teaching artists for special programs or permanent employment, or to network with artists in the community. This directory also provides a free venue in which artists and arts organizations can promote their services and strengthen their visibility.
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This Directory is provided as a service to the Pasadena community through the support of the City Manager, the Cultural Affairs Division, the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission and Cultural Nexus
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Beginning in February 2004, the City of Pasadena, led by the Cultural Affairs Division and Arts Commission, embarked on the Cultural Nexus (CNP). The CNP will be Pasadena's first comprehensive cultural plan and will be largely developed through a series of town hall meetings and special workshops.
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In response to Cultural Nexus’ call for a “new vision for public art,” Cultural Affairs convened a Public Art Task Force and worked with the Commission to expand the focus to include a citywide Public Art Plan, currently in development. The Public Art Master Plan is intended to prioritize public art project development and placement city wide. By instituting broad goals and objectives, the plan will unify current public art program guidelines and identify funding sources for implementation. An Advisory Group will vet input gathered via public community meetings and stakeholder interviews. A Plan will be presented to Council in 2012.
Arts & Culture Commission approved the exterior artworks for the Pasadena Center at the December 10, 2008 Commission meeting. The artworks were reviewed by City Council and this project is currently on hold.