CAH selects individuals who are arts, humanities and/or business professionals, independent of CAH, to serve as advisory review panelists for each grant program. The role of a panelist is to review and score an eligible application’s content to the established grant program review criteria. CAH’s grant application evaluation process takes into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public consistent with The National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, as amended. For more information regarding the grant review process please visit the Guide to Grants.
A. Criteria, Review and Selection Process
The Agency reserves the right to accept or deny any or all applications if the Agency determines it is in the best interest of the Agency to do so. The Agency shall notify the applicant if it rejects that applicant’s proposal. The Agency may suspend or terminate an outstanding RFA pursuant to its own grantmaking rule(s) or any applicable federal regulation or requirement. If there are any conflicts between the terms and conditions of the RFA and any applicable federal or local law or regulation, or any ambiguity related thereto, then the provisions of the applicable law or regulation shall control, and it shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure compliance.
Each application shall be reviewed as detailed below.
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Category |
Criteria |
Weight |
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Aesthetic and Conceptual Strength |
Artwork has exceptional visual impact and technical skill, is conceptually inventive or intellectually stimulating.
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40% |
|
Theme |
Artwork relates closely and clearly to the theme of the exhibition stated in this RFA and as reflect in the Artist Statement and Artwork Description
|
40% |
|
District Impact |
Artwork is exemplary of the cultural diversity within the District’s artistic community. Artwork features how artists in DC utilized their practices to respond to and engage with the theme stated in this RFA
|
20% |
Phase One:
· The Jury Panel will review and evaluate each application and artwork based on the selection criteria
· The Jury Panel will recommend a roster of finalists to the staff and Commission.
· Finalists and other applicants will be notified of decisions on or about Monday, October 2, 2023.
Phase Two:
· Grantee will enter into a grant agreement with CAH for the participation in the JEG program and Exhibition.
Finalists will be required to bring in the selected artwork for installation in the JEG Exhibition in November 2023 for install in January 2024.
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