This competitive grant program provides support for the development and public presentation of visual art exhibitions by District resident curators. The program does this through grant support and use of CAH’s exhibition spaces. Exhibition space is both within the building lobby 200 I (Eye) Street Galleries and on CAH's virtual platform. If the gallery is unavailable, the exhibitions will be installed on the on-line platform only. Applicants must be individuals with prior curatorial experience.
The goals are to:
- Provide the opportunity for District resident curators to develop innovative and educational art exhibitions for presentation in a government facility.
- Provide unique exhibitions and related programs for District residents.
FY25 AEG Request for Applications
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests grant applications from qualified individuals and nonprofit organizations for exhibition proposals to take place in CAH’s Galleries, located in the lobby of the 200 I (Eye) Street, SE building and/or CAH’s virtual gallery.
RFA Release: Monday | May 6, 2024
Submission Deadline: Friday | July 1, 2024 | 9 pm ET
Award Notification: On or about: Monday | October 1, 2024
Individuals and non-profit organizations (new in FY25) may request up to $30,000, or $35,000 if working with a co-curator or curatorial mentee.
Three (3) exhibition proposals will receive grants for curation and installation during FY25 (see more details in the schedule in Overview). This grant is competitive.
- Theme 1: Social Justice Themed Exhibition | Jan 10, 2025 - March 7, 2025
- Theme 2: Art of Veterans’ Exhibition | April 4 – May 23, 2025
- Theme 3: World Pride Exhibition | June 13 – August 1, 2025
See previously funded exhibitions:
Incomplete or late applications or applications that do not follow the instructions and guidelines may be deemed ineligible for review and funding. Prospective applicants should read through this Request for Applications (RFA) in its entirety before applying.
Staff Contact: Michelle May-Curry, Curator | [email protected]
Source of Funds: The source of funds for the grant(s) is the portion of the Agency’s annual grants budget allocated for grant programs established by CAH in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 39-205(c-1)(2)(A)(iii). CAH may make multiple awards under this RFA.
CAH’s Authority to Make Grants: CAH has grantmaking authority under the Commission on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1975, as amended (D.C. Law 1-22; D.C. Official Code § 39-204).
View the FY25 AEG documents by downloading the files linked below. You can also navigate the RFA in its entirety on our website using the Table of Contents below.
Files:
- FY25 AEG Request for Application
- FY25 AEG Budget Template
- FY25 AEG 1 - Social Justice Themed Exhibition and Grants Administration Calendar
- FY25 AEG 2 - Veterans Art Exhibition and Grants Administration Timeline Calendar
- FY25 AEG 3 - Pride Exhibition Grants Administration Timeline Calendar
Table of Contents:
- Overview
- Program Goals
- Eligibility Requirements
- Allowable Costs and Funding Restrictions
- Gallery and Artwork Specifications
- Application Process
- Application Workshops
- Selection Process
- Notification and Payment
- Conditions of Funding and Cancelations
- Addendum A: Gallery Walls, Elevations and Dimensions
- Addendum B: Available Equipment for AEG Program
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Top Banner: Exhibition Lay of the Land, curated by Jarvis Grant, 2019.