CAH selects individuals who are arts, humanities and/or business professionals, independent of CAH, to serve as advisory review panelists for each program. The role of a panelist is to review and score an eligible application's content to the established program review criteria. CAH's application evaluation process takes into consideration general standards of decency and respect for the diverse believes and values of the American public consistent wit the National Foundation of the Arts and Humanities Act of 1965, as amended.
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 award 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 award 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
| Category | Criteria | Weight |
| Aesthetic and Conceptual Strength | Artwork has exceptional visual impact and technical skill, is conceptually inventive or intellectually stimulating | 40% |
| Theme | Artwork relates closely and clearly to the theme of the exhibition stated in this RFA and as reflected in the Artist Statement and Artwork Description | 40% |
| District Impact | Artwork is exemplary of the cultural diversity within the DC Metropolitan artistic community. Artwork features how artists in the region 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 in late-May, 2024
Phase Two:
- Artist will enter into an agreement with CAH for the participation in the exhibition.
- Finalists will be required to bring in the selected artwork for installation in the Exhibition in early June 2024 for install in mid-June 2024.
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