Cultural Umbrella Upcoming Free Workshops, Event Funding Application Available

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts is pleased to announce the application for Tourist Development Council Cultural Umbrella funding is now available.  The application is online www.keysarts.com.  Requests for an application may also be e-mailed to [email protected].

Cultural Umbrella funding is used for the advertising and promotion of cultural events taking place between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026. Past recipients of Cultural Umbrella funding include the Harry S. Truman Little White House, The Studios of Key West, Red Barn Theatre, Waterfront Playhouse, Marathon Community Theatre, Mel Fisher Maritime Museum and the Morada Way Arts & Culture District.

Organizations intending to apply for Cultural Umbrella funding are strongly encouraged to attend one of the free workshops on the application and the media/marketing procedures being offered, online via Zoom, by the Florida Keys Council of the Arts.  Please register in advance by contacting the Arts Council office at 305-295-4369 or [email protected].

BIG NEWS! Funding amounts are $25,000, $30,000, and $35,000. Please make sure someone from your organization attends the workshop.

The workshops will be held online at the following times:   

• Tuesday, April 8th, 4:00 p.m. (for Zoom link, please RSVP)
• Wednesday, April 9th, 11:00 a.m.

The deadline for submitting the application is Wednesday, May 2, 2025 at 5 p.m. Applications will be reviewed by the Cultural Umbrella committee on May 19th, and their recommendations for funding will be forwarded to the TDC and BOCC for final approval.
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There will be an application review of the Arts Council’s “Art Builds Community” grant program which awards funding of $5,000, $7,500 and $10,000 for projects occurring in the 2025-2026 season following the cultural umbrella application review.
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For more information call the Florida Keys Council of the Arts at 305.295.4369 or visit www.keysarts.com.

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