Harlem Community Arts Fund (HCAF)

The Harlem Arts Alliance announces the 2010 cycle of its grants program, the Harlem Community Arts Fund.  The Harlem Community Arts Fund supports the needs and aspirations of Harlem’s creative community and furthers the organizational and artistic development of both artists and arts organizations.  Support for this cycle is offered to eligible artists and arts organizations based in and providing services within the Harlem community bounded by 110th and 155th from Hudson River to 5th Avenue (Community Districts 9 and 10 only).  The program is not restricted on basis of race, sexual preference, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.

Individual artists of all disciplines (literary, media, visual, music, and performing arts) may apply to support specific, forthcoming professional development opportunities or the cost of a work in progress.

Organizational support is intended to provide additional assistance to help ensure that Harlem’s local arts organizations have the resources and encouragement to provide necessary services and programs to the Harlem community.

Grants will range between $1,000 and $3,000 for successful applicants.  The deadline for applications is Monday, March 8, 2010, with grant awards to be announced by Thursday, April 15, 2010.

Two application seminars will be led by HAA staff. The seminars will be held from 6:00-7:30PM on these two dates:

RSVP at rsvp@harlemaa.org (include HCAF seminar in the subject) or 347.735.4280.
 
Thursday, February 11, 2010
UMEZ, 290 Malcolm X Blvd
2nd Floor Conference Room
New York, NY 10030

Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Chashama, 461 West 126th Street
New York, NY 10027

Downloadable Guidelines and application materials for the Harlem Community Arts Fund are available at the links below or forms can be picked up at the HAA office: 229 West 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. and Frederick Douglass Boulevards (from 11 am to 4 pm).

Major support for the Harlem Community Arts Fund is provided by the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation.

The Harlem Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit service organization committed to nurturing the artistic growth and organizational development of artists and arts organizations based in Harlem and surrounding communities.  400 members strong, the Harlem Arts Alliance provides a critical set of programs and services for its constituents and serves as a strong voice for the artistic and cultural life of Harlem.

Click on links below or downloadable documents link at bottom left:

HCAF Winter Guidelines 2010

HCAF Winter Organization Application

HCAF Winter Artist Development Application

HCAF Winter Budget Page