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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Hill Street Country Club; 2023-08-28; PSALCA-23119CADocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA 2023-2024 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR The Hill Street Country Club This agreement, is made on the 28th day of Augu5t 2023, by The Hill Street Country Club (ORGANIZATION), hereinafter referred to as "Grantee," and the CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City" (the "Agreement.") City, as Grantor, agrees to provide Grantee the Grant funds awarded to Grantee during the 2023-2024 Community Arts Grants Program in an amount not to exceed five thousand nine hundred forty-eight dollars ($5948) ("Grant.") The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope ("Agreement Scope"). Project Title: Soultry Sisters/ Summer Soulstice Arts & Wellness Festival The grant provided herein is comprised of public funds. Therefore, to ensure that the public funds are used for a public purpose, in accordance with the law, the City and Grantee hereby agree to the following terms. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT 1. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall mean the period commencing on the execution date of this Agreement and expiring on Aug. 31, 2024. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement of the parties. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of extended Agreement. 2. USE OF COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS PROCEEDS. a. Grant funds are to be disbursed as outlined in this Agreement in consideration of and on condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purpose as set forth in the Agreement Scope and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Grantee agrees to assume any obligation to furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to complete the Agreement Scope. b. In accordance with the Agreement Scope and the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used from Sept. 1, 2023 through Aug. 31, 2024. Any extension of fund use must be requested in writing at least 30 days prior to the end ofthe original agreement or sooner to allow time for written amendment and approval in writing by City. Extension of Community Arts Grants 2023-24 funds may render that organization ineligible to apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants 2023-24 cycle. c. All costs accrued for services and/or supplies prior to the execution of Agreement are not eligible for funding or reimbursement through the use of Grant proceeds. d. Eligible and ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, items detailed in the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, in the section titled Eligible and Ineligible Costs, attached hereto as Exhibit "A." 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA 3. CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENT. City shall have no obligation to provide the Grant proceeds or to make any subsequent disbursement of Grant proceeds, and may seek reimbursement of Grant proceeds, if any of the following requirements are not fully satisfied : a. Grantee shall use grant funds to implement the Agreement Scope, including using the Grant funds to only cover expenditures for programs and services incurred during the Agreement Scope dates and under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement. b. Grantee shall certify that the Agreement Scope is within Carlsbad city limits or that the Grantee's main address is within Carlsbad city limits, as specified in the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines. c. Grantee shall complete all work in accordance with Agreement Scope, as reasonably soon as possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) calendar days, Grantee shall notify the City of events or proposed changes that could affect the Agreement Scope. d. The Grantee shall be responsible for the performance of the work, as set forth herein, and for the preparation of reports required by this Agreement. e. Before Grantee makes any material changes to the Agreement Scope, Grantee will inform City Staff in writing within ten (10) working days of the decision to implement said change. City may request documentation to support the change, and Grantee agrees to submit to the City, in writing, the proposal requesting modifications to the Agreement Scope . Grantee shall make no material changes to the Agreement Scope unless and until City formally approves the Grantee's request in writing. f. Grantee shall acknowledge the City's Grant consistent with the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit "A." g. Grantee shall provide full and timely information to the City to update staff on programs and include naming the City in any publications and/or social media, whether in digital or print format, as opportunities arise. h. Grantee shall retain all records and supporting documentation, including expenditure receipts, applicable to the Agreement Scope and this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, and make all records and supporting documentation readily available, upon request, for inspection and/or audit by representatives of the City. 4. EVENT /PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Grantee has the option to supply event and/or program information including the date, location, time, admission, parking and related details for inclusion in Cultural Arts' communications such as e-newsletter, emails and website. At its discretion, the Cultural Arts Office will provide support in distributing the information through the city's established channels of communication. If grantee wishes to participate, the grantee needs to submit the information to the Cultural Arts Office at least sixty (60) days prior to the event or program. Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities UJ:]? 5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS. If City determines that Grantee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement without prior written approval by the City, then, upon demand by the City, Grantee agrees to return to the City the amount requested by the City, up to and including an amount equivalent to the full Grant award. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be the 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA cause for return of Grant funds if, in the judgment of the City, such failure was due to no fault of the Grantee. In such case, any amount required to settle, at minimum cost, any irrevocable obligations properly incurred shall be eligible to be paid by Grant funds. However, if, due to a local health order, Grantee is unable to complete all events or requirements of the Scope of Work, Grantee may be required to return up to the full amount of the award or a prorated amount based on the percentage of the work completed. 6. REQUIRED REPORTS. Failure to complete the following reports may render the recipient ineligible to receive the full and final payment of the Grant award. a. Submit a Revised Project Form, as required per the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," within thirty (30) days of Grant award notification. b. Submit a Final Report including all required attachments by completing the designated form to the City (30) calendar days after the Agreement Scope end date or, Sept. 30, 2024, whichever is earlier. Grantees in noncompliance with the above reporting requirements agree to return some or all of the initial Grant payment if requested by the City. Additionally, if Grantee is found to be in noncompliance, Grantee agrees that for the year immediately following a determination of noncompliance, Grantee shall be ineligible to receive any new grants from the City. 7. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. The Grant amount to be provided to the grantee, under this Agreement, may be disbursed as follows: a. First payment of 80 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon approval of Revised Project Form as applicable, and receipt of fully executed contract. b. Final payment of 20 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon receipt of Final Report and approval by Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee. c. Any payment of a Grant amount in excess of the final Project costs shall be returned to the City within sixty (60) days of completion of the Agreement Scope or the Project end date, whichever is earliest. 8. PROJECT CANCELLATION. a. If a Grantee wishes to cancel a Project at any time, Grantee shall notify the City in writing within fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision to cancel and Grantee, at the time it provides the City with notice of cancellation, shall return all Grant funds to the City. b. In the event an approved Agreement Scope cannot be completed for any reason, and if Grant funds were disbursed to Grantee, Grantee agrees to return all Grant funds to the Cityforthwith. 9. PROJECT MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION. a. Grantee may unilaterally rescind this Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the Project, or prior to first disbursement of funds. After Project commencement, as outlined in the Agreement Scope, or disbursement of Grant funds, this Agreement may be rescinded, modified or amended only by mutual agreement, in writing, of both the City and Grantee. 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA b. Any changes, whether planned or unanticipated, to funded projects due to a local health order (including, but not limited to, state or local health orders and social distancing measures) must be submitted to City at least seven (7) calendar days before implementation of the change. Proposed modifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the City's Cultural Arts Manager or designee will notify Grantee in writing whether the proposed changes are approved. Any project changes must continue to adhere to the City's Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines provided with the original executed agreement. 10. LOSS OF GRANT. At the discretion of the City, the following actions may result in a loss of all or in part of any Grant amount allocated to the Grantee: a. A Grantee fails to enter into a signed Agreement with the City within thirty {30) calendar days of receipt of the Agreement. b. Activities associated with Grantee occur that do not align with activities described in the Agreement Scope, including, but not limited to, reduction in services, significant alteration of Agreement Scope elements, such as performers, artists or attendees, or significant changes in budget income, expenses or line-item designations from Grantee's budget, included in the Agreement Scope. c. A Grantee withdraws or terminates the Agreement Scope. d. A Grantee fails to complete the Agreement Scope and/or fails to submit all required reports and/or documentation before Sept. 30, 2024. 11. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION. Grantee will comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination and harassment. Grantee agrees that neither it nor its agents shall discriminate against any clients, prospective clients, employees, prospective employees, contractors, or prospective contractors on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or familial status or other protected classification. 12. NOTICES. a. The names and addresses of the persons who are authorized to give written notices to receive written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Grantee under this Agreement. b. Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any notice or delivery to be directed to another address. For Grantee: The Hill Street Country Club/ Soultry Sisters Attn: Toni Junious 1066 Manteca Dr Oceanside, CA 92057 connect@soultrysisters.com 4 For City: City of Carlsbad Library & Cultural Arts Manager Richard Schultz 1775 Dove Lane Carlsbad, CA 92011 rich a rd .sch u ltz@ca rlsbadca .gov DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA 13. INDEMNIFICATION. Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its officers, officials, employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including but not limited to attorney's fees) and liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of, or related in any way whatsoever to the provision of Grant proceeds. 14. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE. The relationship between City and Grantee is solely that of Grantor and Grantee. Under no circumstances shall City and Grantee be deemed to be partners or involved in a joint venture. 15. MODIFICATIONS. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written document executed by a duly authorized representative of both the City and the Grantee. 16. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of California. Venue, in the event of a dispute, shall be in the North San Diego County Superior Court. 17. SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision or clause ofthis Agreement conflicts with applicable law, such conflict shall not affect other provisions of this Agreement, which can be given effect without the conflicting provision. To this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable. 18. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES. Grantee understands that it is aware that it has the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that the decision of whether or not to seek advice of counsel with respect to this Agreement is a decision which is the sole responsibility of Grantee. This Agreement shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which either Party participated in the drafting of this Agreement II II II II II II II II II II II II II 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA 19. SIGNING AUTHORITY. The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist. GRANTEE By: (E3 5 DINAH POELLNITZ, Chief Executive Officer dinah@thehillstreetcountryclub.org 8/15/2023 Date: ______________ _ By:t½M:::: MARGARET HERNANDEZ, Chief Financial Officer margaret@thehillstreetcountryclub.org Date: 8/21/2023 CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of the State of California By: SWJ~ S ~iflstil/\, SUZANNE SMITHSON Library & Cultural Arts Director As authorized by the City Manager ATTEST .:'.J~ R.. '·'M.t:·'MJ,u...., For SHERRY FREISINGER City Clerk If required by City, proper notary acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached . .!f.g Corporation. Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups. *Group A Chairman, President, or Vice-President **Group B Secretary, Assistant Secretary, CFO or Assistant Treasurer Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. APPROVED AS TO FORM: For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney By: a~o. Fvtist Assistant City Attorney 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 PSALCA-23119CA EXHIBIT "A" SCOPE OF GRANT Itemized list of documents to satisfy grant funding. Items which may be included in this section: Required 1. Grantee: Completed Community Arts Grants 2023-24 Application 2. Grantee: Community Arts Grants 2023-24-Project Budget Information (excluding any confidential financial or business information) 3. City: Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Guidelines 4. City: Arts Commission Minutes dated May 4, 2023 approving 2023-24 Funding (on file) Optional. As Needed 5. Community Arts Grants 2023-24 -Revised Project Form 6. Community Arts Grants 2023-24 -Revised Project Budget Information 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 WELCOME FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS GUIDELINES The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic, creative and cultural activity in the City of Carlsbad and the North San Diego County region. The Cultural Arts Office manages funding programs to provide financial support to organizations, schools and individuals for various projects through a competitive application and review process. These projects benefit the community through an array of activities for schools, artists and organizations. The Community Arts Grants program was identified for continued and increasing support by the Carlsbad City Council through the 2018 Arts & Culture Master Plan. The City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program supports quality arts and cultural programming that promotes the representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including and not limited to people of differing abilities, class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations or veteran status. Our mission supports the following values: • Provide inclusive opportunities for arts & culture experiences for Carlsbad students and residents reducing/eliminating barriers for participation • Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages • Support local and regional arts organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County • Support arts education in schools and through affiliated organizations • Develop and support organizational strength and capacity of Carlsbad arts organizations • Encourage new and emerging artists, arts organizations and programs in Carlsbad • Celebrate Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative destination for residents and visitors alike • Acknowledge indigenous land and cultural awareness in the Carlsbad community FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 OVERVIEW The updated Fiscal Year 2023-24 guidelines reflect national grantmaking trends and best practices and supports funding for artists and arts organizations in Carlsbad and surrounding areas. Updates were approved by the City of Carlsbad's Arts Commission on Feb. 2, 2023; the timeline has been adjusted based on staff capacity. Important dates for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 grant cycle application are as follows: • Applications open: Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 • Applications due: Monday, Mar. 20, 2023 • Arts Commission Funding Plan review & approval: Thursday, May 4, 2023 • Funding Cycle begins Friday, Sept. 1, 2023 • All projects must be completed by Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 • Applications can be accessed on line. Total funding available for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 cycle is $117,128. All final reports are due within 30 days of the completion of the event or Sept. 30, 2024, whichever comes first. 80% of all awarded funds will be disbursed after agreements are executed; the final 20% once the final report and budget are submitted and approved. HEALTH AND SAFETY CERTIFICATION Grantees are asked to remain vigilant and informed of current community health and safety requirements, including mandated protocols as outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies always. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the agreement and grant funds. 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 NEW THIS YEAR Please note: • An updated Statement of Information and approved signatories must be submitted for applications to be accepted. • All arts projects require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert. • Emerging Artist applicants must show proof of fiscal sponsorship before application will be reviewed . • Grant category, "Capacity Building" has been eliminated. • Award levels have been revised for FY2023-24. • New guidelines for two-year grants. • Educational Institutions (Arts in Schools) guidelines have new components including a limited number of applications. ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL GRANTEES All organizations, including fiscal agents and school-affiliated groups, must be determined to be nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations by either the Internal Revenue Service or the California State Franchise Tax Board and must have a complete Statement of Information with the California Secretary of State. The Statement of Information must be filed within the first 90 days of filing the Articles of Incorporation, after which a Statement of Information is due every two years (every odd year or every even year based on year of initial registration). • Applicants will be required to provide a Federal Employer Identification Number (or Federal Tax ID#), assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. No other form of verification will be accepted. The City of Carlsbad will • use GuideStar's Charity Check to verify status. • Organizations must have a tax-exempt status from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and must qualify as a charitable organization under Section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended. • Educational Institutions are not required to obtain this status and are still eligible to apply. • If projects include partnerships, only one application may be submitted for that project involving all parties: o If a school would like to partner with an arts organization or artist, all partnerships must include a signed letter of agreement between the two parties. o The school must act as the applying party. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS • All organizations must provide proof of nonprofit status or fiscal agent. • Emerging Artists must be able to show proof of having established a Fiscal Agent before application can be accepted. • A current California Statement of Information filed with the California Secretary of State reflecting Active Status. • List of the organization (or schools) Authorized Signatories, accompanied by evidence of signing authority of the persons named on the list, and specifying whether they have individual or joint signing authority. • An updated Statement of Information and approved signatories must be submitted for applications to be accepted. Statement of Information and approved signatories must be completed before application will be accepted. GUIDELINE APPENDICES • Appendix 1-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) • Appendix 2 -Ineligible Organizations and Activities FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDING CATEGORIES Funding is structured by classification of each organization, then according to available categories. Applicants may only apply to one category per grant cycle: Arts Organizations or Fiscal Agents of Organizations or Individual Artists for Arts Projects -$7,500 maximum award per year Emerging Arts Organizations -$5,000 maximum award Emerging Artists -$3,500 maximum award Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups (Arts in Schools) -$3,500 maximum award ARTS ORGANIZATIONS • Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for at least three years as of Jan . 1, 2023. • Applicants may only submit one application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories. • Arts Organizations with an established minimum three years award history may apply for two-year funding. • Organizations with two-year grants may apply for new funding upon completion of project with final budget and report. 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS -ARTS PROJECTS • All arts projects require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert • Arts Projects grants have a maximum award of $7,500 • Arts Projects will be defined as programs, activities and events that are primarily designed to be arts focused. These projects may be presented in person or virtually if health mandates are in place. • Virtual events may be permitted to replace programs or projects that normally would have been held in-person in Carlsbad, pending current community health and safety requirements and following staff review and approval. • Arts Project grants cannot be used for general operating support; awards must be used for specific art project support. • Arts Organizations with an established minimum of three years Community Arts Grants Arts Project award history may apply for a two-year arts project funding opportunity. • The two-year Arts Project grants are available for more established arts organizations that receive Community Arts Grants funding for projects that have been consistently similar year after year. • The project/activity must extend the duration of the two years. • For two-year grants submissions the following information is required: o What is the timeline and leadership capability for the project/activity? o What statistics or research exits to support the need for the project/activity? o What impact do you expect this project/activity to have and how do you intend to measure this impact? o What is your strategy to accommodate unexpected challenges? • A final report and final budget will be required after the completion of the two -year project. • Organizations awarded two-year arts project grants may apply for funding for a new project/activity upon completion of two-year grant project/activity and submission of a final report and budget. PROJECTS THROUGH FISCAL AGENT • Any partnership between an individual, educational institution or organization must include a letter of agreement from the partnering entities. • Individuals or organizations in the process of applying for nonprofit status may apply through a fiscal agent. • Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee no more than 10% of the amount awarded to the applicant. • Organizations that act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants on their own. • Individual artists receiving funding through a fiscal agent must be 18 years of age on or before the application due date. ARTS ORGANIZATIONS -EMERGING (NEW) • Emerging Arts Organizations -$5,000 maximum award. • Funding Opportunity for One -Year grants only. • Arts Organization must be based in Carlsbad . • Grants for smaller nonprofit organizations that are relatively new to the nonprofit community • Must have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status of three years or less: o If 501(c)(3) status has not yet been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS definition of a nonprofit; possessing a nonprofit established mission, an advisory committee or a board of directors, and a history of activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain a nonprofit status. o Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a nonprofit status must apply through a fiscal agent. o Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee no more than 10% of the amount awarded to the applicant. • Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad • Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression; o Dance o Original music composition/lyrics o Spoken word/poetry o Visual Arts that utilize sustainable or recycled materials 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 EMERGING ARTISTS {NEW) • Emerging Artists -$3,500 maximum award. • Funding opportunity for one-year grants only. • This program will support artists, 18 years of age and older, at key moments in their careers, elevating their potential for continued contribution to the arts. • Artists with less than three years of professional experience in their artistic field and preferably working with a mentor. • Artists must be based in Carlsbad and artists must apply through a fiscal agent. • Artists must obtain three letters of support to be included in the application; these support letters will be considered by grant panelists when scoring applications. • Intended to support those artists who show significant potential, yet are under-recognized and can include those having: o Specialized training in the arts. o Experience in a peer-reviewed gallery or performance space and/or received media reviews. o Committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, which will be assessed by staff on a case-by-case basis. • Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad. • Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression: o Dance o Original music composition/lyrics o Spoken word/poetry o Visual Arts that utilize sustainable or recycled materials EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS -ARTS IN SCHOOLS Requests are only available to nonprofit schools or school-affiliated groups in Carlsbad . EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS -ARTS IN SCHOOLS • Arts in Schools grants -$3,500 maximum award. • Funding Opportunity for one Year grants only Arts in Schools will be defined as programs, activities and events that are primarily designed to be arts focused. • Projects may be presented virtually or in person ONLY if all health and safety requirements (including COVID-19 mandates and restrictions as outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies) are met. • Virtual events may be permitted to replace programs or projects that normally would have been held in-person in Carlsbad, pending current community health and safety requirements and following staff review and approval. • Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations etc.) can submit a maximum of five (5) grant applications in these categories. See FAQ's for further information on acceptable categories: o Performing Arts o Visual Arts o Nontraditional Arts • All five submissions cannot be from a single category. • No in-school project funded through the Community Arts Grant may involve a full-time hourly or salaried employee in the school district in which they will be leading activities, performances or projects but may utilize teaching artists that are employed by any district. o Out-of-school programs may utilize teaching artists that are employed by any district. • All partnerships must include a signed letter of agreement from the partnering entities. 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 APPLICANT INFORMATION Fiscal Year 2023-24 Grant Cycle Schedule Feb.13,2023 Applications Open Feb.22,2023 Applicant Workshop #1 @ Dove Library, Gowland Meeting Room, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Feb.25, 2023 Applicant Workshop #2 @ Cole Library, Community Room, 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Mar. 1, 2023 Applicant Workshop #3 via Zoom Webinar, 6:00 p.m. -7:30 p.m .. httgs:LLcarlsbadca.zoom.usLiL97880276003 Mar. 20, 2023 Application Deadline: applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Mar. 31-Apr. 14, 2023 Submitted materials are reviewed and scored by a peer panel consisting of local and regional artists, arts professionals, and educators May 4, 2023 Funding plan presented to Arts Commission for review and approval May 15 -June 30, 2023 Begin notifications/DocuSign agreements process. Deadline for completed DocuSign agreements is July 31, 2023. First award payments disbursed beginning Aug. 1, 2023 Sept. 1, 2023 Project/activity period opens. Aug.31,2024 Project/activity period closes. Sept.30,2024 All FY2023-24 Final Reports are due. Grantees complete a Final Report within 30 days of program end date or by Sept. 30, 2024, whichever comes first. APPLICANT WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS Application information and links, including online tutorials, will be available on Jhe Community Arts Grants application portal. The following resources will be available for applicants in the 2023-2024 cycle: • Applicant Workshops (virtual or in-person) will include a general overview of the grant process, application and procedures • New applicants are required to attend at least one workshop. • General one-on-one appointments -Applicants may schedule a 30-minute appointment with grant program staff to answer questions about the process, application or other topics. These appointments will be dependent on staff capacity and availability. Applicants are required to attend at least one applicant workshop prior to the appointment. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, please call Wendy Sabin-Lasker, Community Arts Coordinator, at 442-339-5982. • Application review appointments-Applicants may request applications be reviewed by Cultural Arts staff for general feedback, as staff time allows. These appointments will be available on a limited basis. All appointments must be made no later than Mar. 15, 2023. Staff is available for brief consultation by phone until the application period closes. Applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment as early in the process as possible. • Please note that staff will review applications for effective and impactful delivery of information, as well as to ensure completeness and clarity of information provided. Staff will not be providing feedback on content, programming or other project details. PANEL REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLICATIONS Submitted applications are reviewed and scored by a virtual peer panel consisting of local and regional artists, arts professionals, and educators. The panelists will create a funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts Commission. SCORING RUBRIC FOR ALL CATEGORIES {EXCEPT EMERGING ARTISTS) Application scores will be based on the following criteria, which are aligned with the Community Arts Grants mission . Panelists will be asked to undertake the following scoring recommendations and directives: • Panelists will score applications on how closely the project(s) achieve the goals of each category. • Panelists may be asked to convene together to discuss the merits of an application. • Award amounts are determined via a formula that takes into consideration the total amount of available funds, the average scores of the applicants and an assigned percentage based on those scores. Scoring of applications will be on the following criteria, with a maximum score of 50. The provided examples are for informational purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive: • Quality of Program(s) (10 points) o Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities and experiences for Carlsbad residents. o Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 • Community Impact (30 points) o Celebrate and promote Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative destination for our community, students, as well as visitors and tourists throughout the world. o Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County. o Accessibility of program for participants and audience members, including economic limitations under the Americans with Disabilities Act. • Encouragement of programs that promote the representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including and not limited to people of differing abilities, class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations and veteran status. • Organizational Capacity (10 points) o Provide evidence of organizational strength and capacity to support the scope of the project/activity SCORING RUBRIC FOR EMERGING ARTISTS CATEGORY Scoring of applications will be on the following criteria, with a maximum score of 50. The provided examples are for information purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive: • Quality of Program(s) (10 points) o Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities and experiences for Carlsbad residents o Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages. • Community Impact (30 points) o Celebrate and promote Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative community destination for our community and students, as well as visitors and tourists throughout the world. o Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County. o Accessibility of program for participants and audience members, including coverage under the Americans with Disabilities Act and economic considerations. o Encouragement of programs that promotes the representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including and not limited to people of differing abilities, class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations and veteran status. • Three (3) Letters of Support (10 points) o Letters of support will be reviewed by panelists and should include the context of the relationship with the artist, potential for success and why the artist should be recommended for funding. OTHER REVIEW AND SCORING INFORMATION • Cultural Arts Office staff will review applications after the deadline. • Applications deemed eligible will be forwarded to scoring panelists and reviewed within the context of the project or program as outlined in the application. • Incomplete applications, or applications with incorrect information, will be deemed ineligible. GRANTEE REQUIREMENTS DURING PROJECT FUNDING PERIOD AGREEMENT All approved applications will need to enter into an agreement with the City of Carlsbad. The City of Carlsbad uses DocuSign for all grant agreements and signature forms. Projects cannot commence until the DocuSign agreement has been completed. Failure to return signed agreement within this timeline may affect the current cycle award, or future application eligibility. All agreements MUST be signed by the two (2) officers listed on the Statement oflnformation filed with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or listed on the most recent board roster.) These are officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization (i.e., CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary.) One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement: Group A Chairman, President, or Vice-President Group B Secretary, Assistant Secretary, CFO or Assistant Treasurer 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. You can verify your status with the California Secretary of State and see the officers listed on the Statement of Information at this website: Search I California Secretary of State. Further documentation of signature authorization will be requested if the most recent Statement of Information has not been filed. Agreements for Emerging Artists, Individuals or Arts Organizations applying through a fiscal agent must be signed by two (2) officers listed on the fiscal agent organization's Statement of Information filed with the California Secretary of State. Educational Institutions will need a completed Signature Verification Form to be completed by the school site principal and school district representative (i.e., Assistant Superintendent) in addition to the DocuSign agreements. School-Affiliated Groups (i.e., school booster groups) will require the same signature requirements as nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations. All approved organization signatories will receive an agreement packet, which will include instructions and agreement language. All agreements must be signed and submitted per instructions within 30 days of receipt. Any applicant that has received funds during a previous funding cycle will not receive their FY2023-24 Community Arts Grants agreement until the previous agreement requirements are completed and approved by staff. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT Grant recipients are required to maintain three (3) years of accounts, records and evidence pertaining to costs incurred and revenues acquired under the respective grant program. Grantees should be able to provide upon request: • Accurate, current and complete disclosure of revenue and expenses for the project. • Records that adequately identify the sources and application of funds for grant sponsored activities. • Accounting records supported by source documentation -invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc. • All awardees must provide documents within 30 days of receipt or of request. This includes, but is not limited to, agreements, revised project forms, final reports and financial accounting. PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT • Grant recipients must acknowledge the Cultural Arts Office for its support of the project in printed, electronic and/or broadcast promotions. • The following acknowledgment along with a City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts logo must appear on all printed and electronic materials: "This program is funded in part by the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office." This logo and guidelines for acknowledgment are available on the Community Arts Grants webpage or upon request. • Grantees who fail to provide public acknowledgment may be denied future project funding. PROMOTION BY CITY • Grantees are required to keep the Cultural Arts Office informed of all program dates and times. • If grantee wishes to participate in promotion through approved city channels, they may opt-in as part of the agreement. All participation in promotion through city's social media channels as well as other outlets, is subject to review, editing and approval by staff prior to promotion. • Grantees are encouraged and expected to: o Give notifications and invitations to the Cultural Arts Office that will be to extend them to the Carlsbad Arts Commission at least two weeks in advance of program. o Extensively promote funded events and projects. FINAL REPORTS, SITE VISITS AND PROGRAM ATTENDANCE The Cultural Arts Office staff may monitor grant projects during the course of the grant cycle, including potential site visits. The reports of these visits will be included in grant application files and may provide a basis for evaluation of future requests. Grantees will have an option to replace digitally submitted final reports with in-person site visits and/or interviews. Pending any health and safety mandates and protocols as outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies, these site visits/ interviews may be conducted by Cultural Arts staff and/or Arts Commissioner(s), as available, and appropriate to each grant. 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Grantees may still opt to submit on-line final reports in consultation with staff. In all cases, grantees will still be required to submit final budget forms digitally for staff review and approval. If a grantee chooses to submit an in-person final report, all requests require prior staff consultation and approval. All final reports are due within 30 days of the completion of the event or Sept. 30, 2024, whichever comes first, in order to receive the final payment of award. Excessively late submission of a final report may result in action taken per agreement. ASSISTANCE Cultural Arts Office staff are always available to assist applicants. Please contact Wendy Sabin-Lasker, the Community Arts Coordinator at wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov or by phone at 442-339-5982. POLICIES • Once submitted, applications may be moved into a different category at the discretion of Cultural Arts staff. Notification will be made to the applicant. • The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to limit funding amounts to any applicant, regardless of eligibility or panel score, based on fiscal year limitations. • Cultural Arts Office staff actively review and evaluate all aspects of the funding program and process. Updates may occur throughout the funding calendar. Cultural Arts staff will provide information on program updates, to all grantees when they are implemented. • Any significant changes or amendments by grantee to approved projects must be submitted in writing to the Cultural Arts Office by the grantee before any grant funds are used, and before the execution of any altered activity. This includes, but is not limited to, changes in purpose, scope, services, target audiences, intended timeline, personnel, location, date, activities or budget. This requirement will be included in the agreement. • The Cultural Arts Office reserves the right to review, cancel or reallocate project funds that have been significantly altered or shifted from stated goals in the original approved application and/or revised project form. Cancelled funds must be returned to the Cultural Arts Office within thirty days of notification. • No two entities (organization or school/affiliated groups) may apply for funding for the same project. • Applicants may only apply to one category per funding cycle. OTHER INFORMATION Carlsbad Arts Commission Meetings: Carlsbad Arts Commission meetings are public and held the first Thursday of every month throughout the year. For more information about the duties of the Carlsbad Arts Commission and its meetings, visit the Arts Commission webpage. HOW TO APPLY Application All applications must be submitted online. The application is comprised of approximately five main sections, some of which include long-answer sections and attachments. The application is available at the Community Arts Grants webpage. • Organization Information: An updated Statement of Information and approved signatories must be submitted for applications to be accepted. • Project Information and Narrative • Project Support Information • Budget: A budget form and budget sample can be found at the Community Arts Grants webpage. • Signatory Information 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 APPENDIX 1: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS FAQ'S Are there any organizations that are ineligible to receive Community Arts Grant funding? Yes . For-profit organizations are ineligible to receive funding through the Community Arts Grants program. This includes for-profit schools and businesses. Can I apply to more than one category? No. Unlike previous grant cycles, artists and organizations may only apply to ONE category per fiscal year grant cycle. What projects are eligible for the "Emerging'' categories? Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression: o Dance o Original music composition/lyrics o Spoken word/poetry o Visual Arts using sustainable or recycled materials What is the new two-year grant opportunity for arts projects and what are the eligibility requirements? • Arts Organizations with an established minimum of three years Community Arts Grants arts project award history may apply for a two-year arts project funding opportunity. • The project/activity must extend the duration of the two years. • A final report and budget will still be required after the completion of the two-year arts project and this report (including final budget) will be required for final payment. • Organizations awarded two-year project grants may apply for funding for a new project/activity upon completion of two- year grant project/activity and submission of a final report and budget. • Two-year grants are NOT applicable for the Educational Institutions (Arts in Schools) and Affiliated Groups category. What is an example of the new two-year grant opportunity? For example, an arts organization has identified the need for more arts training for senior citizens. The local arts organization has partnered with a Social Service Agency to provide arts training within the City of Carlsbad. The application for a Community Arts Grant for two (2) years proposes support for the planning, development and delivery of a senior citizen arts program in which any/all of these phases will continue as proposed throughout a two-year period. What is an "Emerging Artist?" • Artists who are at key early moments in their careers, elevating their capacity for continued contribution to the arts and are committed to devoting more time to artistic activity, when possible, financially. • Artists who self-identify as emerging and show significant potential as an artist but are under-recognized. Is there an age limit for the Emerging Artists category? Yes . Artists must be 18 years of age on or before application deadline. Do applicants for the Emerging Artists category need a fiscal agent? Yes . Emerging Artists must apply through a fiscal agent. If the applicant does not have one, staff may assist the applicant with finding a local established 501(c)(3) that is willing to partner with the artist. What arts organizations qualify to apply in the Emerging Arts Organization category? • Arts Organization must be based in Carlsbad • Must have a nonprofit 501{c)(3) status of three (3) years or less: • If 501{c)(3) status has not yet been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS definition of a nonprofit; possessing a nonprofit established mission, an advisory committee or a board of directors, and a history of activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain a nonprofit status. • Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a nonprofit status must apply through a fiscal agent Is attendance required for the workshops and information sessions? Workshop attendance is required all for new applicants and those applying in the "Emerging" categories. Workshop attendance by returning awardees is highly recommended as an opportunity for staff to guide and assist applicants in the FY2023-24 Community Arts Grants application process. How are final awards decided? All award amount decisions consider the total amount of funding available, scores from panelists and the request from the applying entity. After panelist scoring, panelists will create a funding plan based on these factors, which is forwarded to the Arts Commission for final approval. Can one school site apply for multiple Educational Institutions (or Arts in Schools) awards? 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Yes : Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations etc.) can submit a maximum of five (5) grant applications per educational institution across these categories; all five submissions cannot be from a single category. Examples of Acceptable Categories: • Performing Arts, including Dance and Music and Theatre • Visual Arts, including Graphic arts, Ceramics, Film, Photography • Nontraditional Arts: including Performance Art, Spoken Word/Poetry, Culinary Arts. APPENDIX 2: INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES The City of Carlsbad will NOT award Community Arts Grants to: • For-profit organizations, schools and businesses. • Organizations and/or affiliates that are directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. • Governmental agencies or public authorities. • Applicants that have a "delinquent" status with the Community Arts Grants funding programs. • Retroactive funding for completed activities. • Religious and/or sectarian programming or any programming and/or services that are solely for the promotion of, or consumption by a specific religious order and/or sect. • Cash reserves or endowments of any kind. Awards are to be expended within the designated funding period. • Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation or purchase of real property. • Purchases or repairs of arts-specific equipment with the capability of extended use over several years are permitted. Proposals requesting funds for such expenses must be discussed with Cultural Arts staff. • Applications that do not support nonprofit, public art activities or projects that benefit a for-profit business or activity. • Projects through a fiscal sponsor that benefit the sponsoring organization or are an extension of the sponsoring • organization's programs or services. • Support groups and/or nonprofit organizations supporting city departments or facilities. • General operating costs, including costs associated with the start-up of a new organization. • Applications to reduce existing deficits. Funding may NOT be used for: • Fundraising expenses. • Consultants who are members of an applicant's staff or board. • Political campaigns or lobbying activities. • Payments to students. • Endowments or endowment campaigns. • Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance. • Costs incurred before the start of the funded project or outside the funding period. • All in-person activities outside the City of Carlsbad limits. • Entry fees for competitions or sponsorship fees. • Pageants, fund-raising events or hospitality costs. • Private foundations or other re-granting organizations. • Religious or doctrinal purposes, although faith-based organizations may apply for program support. • Publication of manuscripts or compositions not created as part of a grant-supported project. • Purchase of monetary awards, cash prizes, contributions or donations. • Professional development for staff and board members. • Scholarly or academic research, tuition and activities which generate academic credit or formal study toward an academic or professional degree. • Creation of textbooks. 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Summer Soulstice Arts & Wellness Festival Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations Sou/try Sisters Toni Junious 1066 Manteca Dr N/A Oceanside, CA 92057 Toni Junious 1066 Manteca Dr N/A Oceanside, CA 92057 Printed On: 21 March 2023 connect@soultrysisters.com 0: 760-405-6589 connect@soultrysisters.com 0: 760-405-6589 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations Soultry Sisters 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters Application Form Application Verification Application Type Verification:* This application is for Arts Organizations applying for the Arts Project category. If you are looking for other funding opportunities, please click on the "Apply" button in the blue bar on the top of this screen. Applicants may only submit one application per category per funding cycle. I verify that this is the application for the Arts Projects for Arts Organizations category. Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements Review Confirmation:* Please be sure to review the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and eligibility requirements prior to submitting a grant application. A summary of the eligibility requirements is also provided on the application homepage. I have reviewed the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and the eligibility requirements. Fiscal Sponsor Role As an Arts Organization, would you be interested in acting as a Fiscal Sponsor for individual artists to apply for future Community Arts Grants? This would not impact your own organization's ability to apply for funding. If you check yes, Cultural Arts Office staff will reach out with more information. We appreciate your support of individual artists! (OPTIONAL) All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application may use the "collaborator" button on the top right section of this page (instructions below.): Collaborator feature Video Tutorial (2 minutes long) Written Tutorial *If applicable, please note that some data from the applying organization's GuideStar profile may be pre- populated (copied) into the corresponding GuideStar questions on this application form. You may do so by clicking on the "Copy GuideStar" profile button on the top right section of this page (next to the "Collaborator" button) and selecting what you would like to pre-populate. Note that you will have the ability to edit your pre-populated information. Organization Information • Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations established for at least 3 years as of January 1, 2023 • Applicants may only submit one application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 2 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters Past Funding* Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past? No Are you an individual artist applying through a fiscal agent?* Yes Primary Organization Name Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination. Soultry Sisters OBA (if applicable) Soultry Sisters Organization Website www.SoultrySisters.com Organization Mission Statement: Please provide your organization's mission statement. If you have a GuideStar profile, you may copy and paste your organization's GuideStar mission statement or provide another version here. If you are an individual artist, use this section to give us an idea of your mission/vision as an artist. Soul try Sisters mission is to address the lack of representation of diverse race and socioeconomic status in the arts & wellness industry by providing affordable and accessible events for women of color. We collaborate with women-led businesses, entrepreneurs, and community organizations to increase the visibility of diverse women in our community and connect women to necessary wellness resources. We strive to make arts & wellness more equitable and empower BlPOC women to live vibrant, creative lives and make meaningful connections. Our events help reframe health as a communal approach. Through building community, we help support and celebrate our individual and collective healing journeys. Fiscal Agent Information As an individual artist applying for an arts project through a fiscal agent, we require the following eligibility requirements: • Individuals or organizations without non-profit status may apply through a fiscal agent. Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 3 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters • Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee no more than 10% of the amount awarded to the applicant. • Organizations that act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants on their own. • Any individual artist receiving funding through a fiscal agent must be 18 years of age on or before the application due date. • The fiscal agent cannot benefit from the project Please provide the following information for the fiscal agent: Fiscal Agency Organization Name:* Hill Street Country Club Fiscal Agent Organization Address:* 530 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054 Fiscal Agent Phone# (i.e. 760-222-1234 ext.12):* (760) 917-6666 Fiscal Agent EIN / Tax ID # (i.e. 12-1234567) :* 85-1545201 Fiscal Agent Organization Website URL:* http:/ /www.thehillstreetcountryclub.org/ Fiscal Agent Primary Contact:* Please enter the fiscal agency main contact first & last name Dinah Poellnitz Fiscal Agent Primary Contact Email Address:* dinah@thehillstreetcountryclub.org Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 4 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters Two-Year Arts Project Two Year Program * • Established arts organizations with a minimum three (3) year Community Arts Grants arts project award history may apply for a two (2) year arts project funding opportunity: • The two (2) year arts project grants are available for more established arts organizations that receive Community Arts Grants funding for projects that have been consistently similar year after year. • The project/activity must extend the duration of the two (2) years. • For two-year grants submission, additional information will be requested in this form. • A final report and budget will still be required after the completion of the two (2) year arts project and must include a final budget for final payment. • The funding for Year Two (2) of the arts project would be the same grant amount awarded for Year One (1). • Organizations that are awarded two (2)year arts project grants may apply for new funding upon completion of project and submission of Final Budget and Final Report. Is your arts organizations applying for a 2-year arts project? No Project Information and Narrative • Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad • All arts projects/activities require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert • Arts Project grants have a maximum award of $7,500 ( Note: those applying in Emerging Arts Organization category have a maximum award of $5,000) Project Name:* Please provide us with the name of the arts project. Summer Soulstice Arts & Wellness Festival Project Summary:* Please provide us with a brief summary of your project. In celebration of the Summer Solstice, Soultry Sisters host an annual Arts+ Wellness Festival. Our three-day festival highlights BIPOC, women, and queer artists and wellness practitioners based in San Diego. We collaborate with them to build our festival program that includes creative expression classes (dance, creative writing, visual arts), wellness workshops (yoga, meditation, sound healing), and performances (musicians, singers, DJs, spoken word artists, dancers). Day one of the festival includes a social mixer and an artist & wellness market. Participants meet the festival's featured artists, connect with other attendees, enjoy music and dancing, and support local arts & wellness businesses. Day 2, participants attend movement classes, art classes, and wellness workshops with local artists and wellness practitioners. Day 3, we invite local performing artists to sing, dance, recite poetry, play music, and attendees are invited to share the art they Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 5 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters created during the festival as we collectively reflect on what we've learned and reconnected to through the holistic practices and experiences over the weekend. Our festival aims to showcase diverse local creatives and how access to arts & wellness resources contributes to our social, emotional, mental, physical & collective health. By curating a meaningful and intentional festival, we can connect to the local Carlsbad community while centering creative expression, personal development, holistic wellbeing, and communal care. Project Start Date:* Please note that project start date must be on or after September 1, 2023. 06/21/2024 Project End Date:* Please note that the project end date must be on or before August 31, 2024. *2-year arts project end date would be no later than August 31, 2025. 06/23/2024 Project Details: Please provide additional details for the project such as additional dates, times and location(s) for all project events for marketing, communications and/or possible future site visits. Our Summer Soulstice Arts & Wellness Festival is scheduled for every year at the beginning of the summer. The festival is a three-day event between the end of June and the beginning of July. Each year, we partner with a venue in North County, local artists and wellness practitioners, community-based organizations, and local businesses to bring accessible arts & wellness experiences to the Carlsbad community. Our venue partner for our inaugural festival in 2022 was the Village Rock Shop in Carlsbad. In 2023, we are partnering with The Collective Table in Encinitas. In 2024, we will partner with the Village Rock Shop, Carlsbad Village Yoga Co- Op, and Dove Public Library to host our festival. Amount Requested:* This is the amount your organization is requesting from the City of carlsbad's Cultural Arts Grants. Please note that the maximum funding amount request is $7,500 for one-year arts projects. $7,500.00 Participants:* Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.) 20 Audience:* Total number of expected audience attendance for this project. Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 6 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters 100 Previous Project Success: If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was successful. In June 2022, we hosted our inaugural Summer Soulstice Arts & Wellness Festival at Village Rock Shop in Carlsbad. We received an artist grant from the William Male Foundation to help produce the event. With this funding, we secured the venue, commissioned 10 local artists & wellness practitioners to lead workshops and showcase their art, and provided sliding-scale tickets. We also secured 2 community partners and 4 sponsors to support the costs of food, drinks, venue, and supplies. Our first annual festival was a success, we accomplished our goal of hosting a three-day event to provide accessible and equitable arts & wellness experiences to our local community. We had 55 attendees, 90% identified as BIPOC, 90% identified as women, and 50% received free tickets from donations. Our goal was to collaborate with & highlight BIPOC arts and wellness leaders in the San Diego community to share practices to heal collectively. We received positive feedback from participants & artists stating they appreciated making meaningful connections with like-minded people. One attendee shared, "I've been looking for community. I started my wellness journey feeling alone & out of place because I hardly ever met people who looked like me or could understand my socioeconomic background. This festival was comforting & I appreciate the Soultry Sisters for building community for us, by us!" The festival had a positive impact and attendees felt more connected to their mind, body, soul & the collective. Project Distinction: What makes this project distinctive? The Summer Soulstice Festival integrates and centers both arts & wellness practices as essential resources for healing and holistic wellbeing. This event celebrates the communal healing that arts & wellness practices offer to help build empathy for others and grace for ourselves. We believe that art & wellness is not a luxury but a birthright and needs to be accessible for all. Most festivals and retreats in Carlsbad are expensive, cater to those of higher socioeconomic status, and are mostly led by white people. It is important for our events to be inclusive, diverse, equitable, and affordable. We prioritize BIPOC, women, and queer artists & wellness practitioners as leaders at our festival. We offer sliding-scale tickets and free tickets for those facing financial hardships to break down barriers. What makes this project distinctive is that we highlight traditional and non-traditional arts. We believe that art practices are innately tools for wellness, and healing practices are innately creative. We use arts & wellness practices to sustain emotional, mental, physical & collective health. Our intention is to create a space that empowers participants to build upon the holistic tools we share & develop a personal practice that reflects their culture, values, and interests. Our festival is a unique experience for the Carlsbad community to celebrate their individual and collective healing while maintaining affordability & accessibility and centering diverse and inclusive voices. Project Goals: What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals? Our goal is to make our festival accessible and affordable to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) in the Carlsbad community. We will capture attendee data from our festival registration form, including demographic data such as their city of residence, age, race, and gender. Another goal is to have affordable tickets to reduce financial barriers for the local community to attend. We offer festival tickets on a sliding- scale that allows individuals to pay what they can and others to pay for their ticket and sponsor another attendee's ticket. Last year we received a generous amount of donations to be able to give 27 attendees Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 7 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters (50%) free tickets to those facing financial hardships. In 2024, we project to double the number of free tickets and provide approximately 55 attendees admissions from donations we receive. We also plan to increase the number of festival attendees. In 2022, we had 55 attendees total, and we project to have between 100 to 150 participants attend in 2024, with over 80% of attendees identifying as BIPOC and over 80% identifying as women. Number of attendees and participant demographic data will be collected through our festival registration form to monitor and measure our goals and progress. Target Population: Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them? Our target population is BIPOC women between the ages of 21 to 35 years. According to our social media data, 84.1 % of our audience are women, 49.2% are between the ages of 25-34 years, and 11 % are located in San Diego. Women of color experience disproportionate health inequities and lack access to holistic and culturally-tailored arts & wellness resources. There is a lack of BIPOC-led and centered arts & wellness spaces in Carlsbad. Thus, many women of color have to prioritize their basic needs and cannot access essential arts & wellness enrichment programs that would benefit their social, emotional, physical, mental, and collective health. Prioritizing self-care is a revolutionary act for women of color and is necessary for holistic wellbeing. Our festival aims to center and highlight the BIPOC artists & wellness practitioners that are leaders in the local community and support attendees in connecting to other BIPOC, women, and queer folks in our Carlsbad community. We are passionate about serving this population by creating an intentional space for women of color to collectively heal through traditional and non-traditional arts & wellness experiences that are inclusive, diverse, equitable, and affordable. We plan to reach our target population through social media marketing, email newsletters, and direct outreach. We have over 2,300 followers on Instagram and over 500 email list subscribers. We will also advertise in local newspapers, community event calendars & websites. Project Partnerships: If applicable, please provide names and brief descriptions of roles for any partners in this project. This would include any organizations, artists or individuals involved in your project that are not employed or affiliated with the applying organization. Hill Street Country Club -Fiscal Sponsor William Male Foundation -Production Sponsor Re-Use Project -Commissioned arts organization to make sustainable art installation Village Rock Shop -Venue Partner Continuum -Guest Performing Arts Organization Guest Artists -lead workshops or perform throughout the festival Culinary Artist -create menu and experience to highlight sustainable food Videographer and Photographer -document the festival Social Media & Marketing Manager -promote on social media and local community calendars Festival Coordinators -manage logistics Festival Artist Coordinator -manage artist activities Volunteer Coordinator -manage volunteer activities Partner Resumes: If applicable, you may upload any resumes of teaching artists, artists or any other partners in the proposed project here. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible. Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance. Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 8 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters Soultry Sisters_Cofounders Resume CV.pdf Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances: What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on your organization? As Black and Filipina women, we have experienced gendered racism in our every day lives and as leaders in the Carlsbad arts and wellness community. The accessibility and affordability of arts & wellness experiences often cater to Carlsbad residents with higher socioeconomic status and are mostly led by white people. We created Soultry Sisters to address the lack of representation in the Carlsbad arts and wellness community and provide a safe space for BIPOC to reclaim artistic expression and collective healing as our birthright As a small community organization, we face challenges funding our programs. Our primary income is bootstrapping, event ticket sales, and donations. Generating a continuous stream of income is challenging as an event-based organization. As a for-profit business, we have not been eligible for as many grants. However, we currently do not have the resources or capacity to become a nonprofit Not having access to financial resources makes it challenging to maintain little to no costs for our community to attend. We give away free tickets to anyone facing a financial hardship to be more accessible. During the pandemic, we pivoted to hosting virtual events to provide a safe space for ourselves and our community. We both work other jobs to help fund our business and sustain our individual needs. Our mission is linked to our personal understanding of women of color in Carlsbad not having financial support and access to essential arts & wellness resources. Project Support Information You may upload support information in this section. Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance. Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended): Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your project. Carlsbad Arts Grant Application -Support Information.pdf Videos Upload (OPTIONAL): Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project. https: / / drive.google.com/file / d/15Ywjojr51415HKJO3nq bjtMMhQb_Kqf /view?usp=sharing Videos Upload (OPTIONAL) If you do not have a URL that hosts your videos, you may upload it here. Soultry Community Workshop Images 1.jpg Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 9 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters Additional Materials: You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letters of support from partnering organization(s) that is essential to your project.) Soultry Community Workshop Images 2.jpg Budget Information You may upload budget support information in this section. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible. Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance. Total Project Budget $16,250.00 Project Budget Form:* Download a Community Arts Grants budget form and complete the "Projected" column. Save your completed file as a PDF and upload your project budget form here. Make sure costs tie in with your project narrative. Budget forms may be avatlable upon request or may be available on the Cultural Arts Community Arts Grants webpage. Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance. Soultry Sisters_FY 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.pdf Organizational Budget:* Please upload a current organizational budget. Hill Street Country Club_990 Form_2023.pdf Letter of Determination: If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad, please upload your IRS Letter of Determination. Hill Street -IRS Determination Letter.pdf Audited Financials:* Please upload your organization's most recent completed short form 990s. Hill Street Country Club_990 Form_2023.pdf Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Soultry Sisters Board Roster:* Please upload your organization's roster of board members and ensure the document includes names, titles, organization/business affiliation and areas of expertise. Alternatively, we will also accept the most recent board meeting minutes that includes the board roster. Hill Street Country Club_ Board Meeting Notes.pdf Organization Signatory Information Please list the names and organizational titles of the two (2) officers listed on the Statement of Information filed with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or listed on the most recent board roster.) These are officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization (i.e. CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary.) One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement: Group A Group B Chairman, President, or Vice-President Secretary, Assistant Secretary, CFO or Assistant Treasurer Otherwise the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation. You can verify your status with the California Secretary of State and see the officers listed on the Statement of Information at this website: Search I California Secretary of State Signor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Mary Wilson):* Dinah Poellnitz Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. CEO):* Chief Executive Officer Signor #1 Email address:* dinah@thehillstreetcountryclub.org Signor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):* Margaret Hernandez Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 11 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):* Chief Financial Officer Signor #2 Email Address:* margaret@thehillstreetcountryclub.org Application Submission Application Submission: Soultry Sisters Note: Once you submit your application, you cannot edit the form. Please review your answers before submitting After you submit this application, you will receive an email for the submission confirmation. Application Certification:* I certify that the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support materials, is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Yes Date of Application Submission:* 03/20/2023 Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations 12 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Toni Junious File Attachment Summary Applicant File Uploads • Soultry Sisters_Cofounders Resume CV.pdf • Carlsbad Arts Grant Application -Support Information.pdf • Soultry Community Workshop Images 1.jpg • Soultry Community Workshop Images 2.jpg • Soultry Sisters_FY 2023-24 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.pdf • Hill Street Country Club_990 Form_2023.pdf • Hill Street -IRS Determination Letter.pdf • Hill Street Country Club_990 Form_2023.pdf • Hill Street Country Club_ Board Meeting Notes.pdf Printed On: 21 March 2023 Fiscal Year 2023-24: Arts Projects for Arts Organizations Soultry Sisters 13 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 Toni L. Junious Oceanside, CA 92057 • (760) 405-6589 • connect@soultrysisters.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Creative and collaborative public health and holistic wellness leader with experience in women's wellness, community- based research and outreach, stakeholder engagement, and reproductive justice. Dedicated to improving health and advocating for women's health access and equity. Adept in organizing and directing health and wellness programs. Experienced in managing multifaceted projects and strengthening partnerships across diverse stakeholders. EDUCATION George Washington University -Washington, DC May 2021 Master of Public Health, Global Health Epidemiology and Disease Control Relevant coursework: Women's Health, Program Evaluation, Writing/Righting Black Women's and Girls' Health University of California, Irvine -Irvine, CA Bachelor of Arts, Public Health Policy, Global Cultures Minor, Medical Anthropology SMC Full Circle Doula & Birth Companion • Shafia Monroe Consulting 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training • Melanin Moves Project Soultry Sisters Co-Founder CERTIFICATIONS RELEVANT EXPERIENCE June 2016 July 2022 December 2021 January 2019 -Present • Organized 80 in-person and virtual events and workshops focused on amplifying women of color's holistic health, such as yoga, creative expression, reproductive health, sustainability, mental health, and collective healing. • Facilitated workshops on empowering women of color to improve their individual and collective well-being. • Developed partnerships with 55 local women entrepreneurs and 30 women-led businesses to improve access to affordable and equitable women's health and wellness resources. • Created engaging presentations, social media content, and resources on PowerPoint and Canva. Black Women's Health Imperative Maternal and Child Health Program Manager April 2022 -Present • Coordinated NOURISH full-spectrum doula training program with 44 students and 7 trainers to improve birth equity and maternal health access at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. • Oversaw and executed the implementation, monitoring, and completion of the entire 3-year WK Kellogg planning grant to address health inequities and maternal health from preconception through the postpartum period. • Developed work plans, proposals, contracts, and reports for transdisciplinary stakeholders and partners. • Created social marketing content, graphics, and presentations. • Conducted outreach to research, implement, and evaluate pilot programs. Junious 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 GWU Black Public Health Student Network September 2019 -May 2021 VP of Communications • Coordinated 11th and 12th annual Black Public Health Conference exploring holistic health and health equity. • Designed and managed public relations, social media content, and newsletters. • Promoted and publicized BPHSN in-person and virtual events to students, alumni, and community partners. George Washington University November 2020 -April 2022 Milken Institute School of Public Health Research Assistant, Gendered Racism and Fibroid Health • Developed protocols for Gendered Racism and Fibroid Health pilot study. • Contributed to original research to amplify Black women's voices and lived experiences of gendered racism to improve uterine health inequities and reproductive justice. • Utilized an intersectional framework when analyzing research to address the inequities Black women face in their reproductive health and wellness. • Conducted primary research (including literature reviews, surveys, qualitative interviews). • Facilitated in-depth qualitative interviews with 16 Black women in DC. • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative interview data using Excel and REDCap. • Drafted abstracts, manuscripts, and presentations. • Presented findings with public health practitioners and lay audiences. Research Assistant, Crowdsourcing PrEP August 2019 -April 2022 • Developed community outreach strategies and networking events to increase HIV awareness. • Created health communication materials and resources to engage youth in PrEP use. • Drafted study protocols and reports for Crowdsourcing PrEP project. • Utilized Qualtrics software to design and collect surveys focused on PrEP awareness and use. • Developed reports and presentations to share findings with granters, community stakeholders, and lay audiences. • Conducted qualitative interviews with 24 study participants. • Analyzed qualitative and quantitative data. • Led writing for proposals, presentations, abstracts, and manuscripts. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Associate Program (PHAP) Public Health Associate October 2016 -October 2018 • Coordinated and managed community outreach across island stakeholders to improve sexual and reproductive health equity. • Assisted in grant writing for the Title X Family Planning Grant to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services for low-income individuals and youth. • Provided STD/HIV risk-reduction counseling and testing to underserved populations. • Analyzed program data using Excel to generate reports, identify gaps, and improve delivery of prevention services. • Presented data findings to diverse audiences using PowerPoint slides, infographics, reports, and policy briefs. • • • • TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS Graphic Design (Canva) • Social Media (lnstagram, Facebook, Twitter, • YouTube, Linkedln) Web Design (Wix, Squarespace, Flodesk, Mailchimp) • Survey Management (Google, Qualtrics, REDCap) Video Conferencing (Zoom, WebEx, Stream Yard) Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher, Outlook) Google Drive (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Forms) Junious 2 Alyssa Junious Oceanside, CA 92057 | 760-458-4059 | contact@alyssajunious.com _________________________________________________________________________ Highly motivated performing artist, educator, and creative entrepreneur with experience in community engagement, program planning, and arts education. Passionate about improving the arts and arts equity in North County San Diego. Adept at creating socially conscious art, women empowerment, and arts enrichment activities. Skilled in directing and choreographing performance art experiences. Self-motivated and dedicated to public service and arts advocacy. Adaptable and experienced in working with organizations to develop community events and programs. __________________________________________________________________________ CORE COMPETENCIES _________________________________________________________________________ Dance Education Event Coordination Arts Enrichment Presentation Skills Performance Skills Youth Development Online Teaching Community Engagement Program Coordination __________________________________________________________________________ EDUCATION _________________________________________________________________________ University of California, Irvine June 2011 Bachelor of Fine Arts, Performance & Choreography __________________________________________________________________________ CERTIFICATIONS __________________________________________________________________________ Business of Art December 2022 Center for Cultural Innovation Arts Management December 2020 UC Irvine, Paul Merage School of Business Studio Du Corps 500 Hr Pilates Teacher Training January 2016 Master Teacher: Diane Diefenderfer __________________________________________________________________________ AWARDS __________________________________________________________________________ Broadway World 2022 Regional Awards Teatro San Diego Dance Camera West 2022 Ase/Ibalik CO:VID A 48-hour Collaborative Video Experiment Bare Dance Company / Gotham Dance Theater DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 Runner up for "Best Choreography" "Dance Film Finishing Grant" "3rd Place Dance Film" Junious 3 Temecula Theater 2018 Front & Main Dance Festival San Diego Dance Theatre 2015 Young Choreographers Showcase California Center for the Arts 2016 & 2019 Dancing with Our Stars William Male Foundation Artist Grant 2018, 2019, 2020 Artist Grant Recipient __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST RESIDENCIES __________________________________________________________________________ Art in Conversation April 2019 - July 2019 Oceanside Museum of Art Created a series of original works in conversation with exhibit SHE by local artist Valya Simpson Hosted 3 work in process showings on First Free Sunday (April, May, June) Collaborated with other local performing artists to create in conversation with the exhibition Created interactive art experiences for the audience to participate at work in process showings Facilitated community discussions sharing my inspirations and creative process Curated a final showing of original works created during the residency Local Artist Residency September 2019 - Present William Male Foundation Serve as an artist ambassador for the organization Promote the work of the foundation Serve on the selection committee Assist in coordinating the annual artist mixer for previous grant recipients Participate in office hours to answer application questions SHIFT/ WEST February 2021 - June 2021 Brockus Dance Project Selected to create new dance work alongside a cohort of other female-identifying emerging choreographers Received free rehearsal space to create work Directed and Choreographed a dance film during the residency Networked with other emerging female-identifying choreographers Received feedback and mentorship while creating a dance film Create dance film Ase/Ibalik Shared final work in a group showcase/film screening in Los Angeles DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • "Choreography Finalist" "Audience Choice" "Judges Choice" Junious 4 AiR Residency June 2021 - July 2021 Art Produce Given space to rehearse and exhibit new and existing work Collaborated with local artists during the residency Created a new work inspired by Afro-futurism and environmentalism. Commissioned an artist to compose a score for the dance film Commissioned an artist to create a large-scale cyanotype for the installation Choreographed, directed, and produced a dance film titled Acts of Matter Curated an interactive art installation featuring different artistic elements used to create a dance film Engaged community with interactive art installation featuring new works made during the residency __________________________________________________________________________ ARTIST COMMISSIONS __________________________________________________________________________ Oceanside Public Library February 2021 & 2022 Guest Artist Commissioned to curate a Black History Month presentation and performance celebrating Black music and dance Commissioned to curate a Black History Month presentation and performance celebrating the life of Gordon Parks American Planning Association May 2021 Guest Artist & Performance Choreographed a performance for the APA Conference in San Diego Coordinated dancers to perform at a social event during the conference Hired a DJ for the performance and social dance party Led hip-hop dance class open to all levels as an engagement activity for conference attendees Mira Costa College October 2020 & February 2021 Guest Artist / Speaker Shared dance films and my creative process in making work as an interdisciplinary artist Oceanside Museum of Art June 2019 - July 2019 Teaching Artist Teaching Artist for youth summer arts program summer camp. LUX Art Institute September 2019 / October 2020 Choreographer/ Performer Commissioned to create a work in response to Fabiola Jean-Rewriting History: A Black Ancestral Narrative. Commissioned to create work in response to LUX Art Institute art installation titled Home. Disco Riot September 2020 & March 2021 Guest Artist DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Choreographed dance for the 'Night at the Museum's • Louis' work, • Junious 5 Commissioned to create a dance film for Move American Campaign to engage people in voting in the 2020 elections Choregraphed, Performed & Directed a dance film titled Handle With Care Commissioned to create a dance film for A Year of DisDANCE film screening to engage people and create conversation on how artists are processing the impact of a global pandemic. Choregraphed, Performed & Directed a dance film titled Sankofa/Kalayaan __________________________________________________________________________ COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT __________________________________________________________________________ Summer Soulstice Arts + Wellness Festival June 2022 - Present Festival Curator Partner with William Male Foundation, local businesses, and arts organizations to host the annual arts + wellness festival in North County San Diego Provide affordable and accessible arts + wellness workshops Curate an arts + wellness experience that centers community care and collective healing Hire local artists and wellness practitioners to lead workshops, presentations, and performances Hire local artists to create a public art installation Collaborate with local businesses and venues to host event Provide scholarships for folks facing a financial hardship ProKids First Tee May 2022 - Present Workshop Facilitator Facilitate monthly arts + wellness workshops for young girls Mentor young girls in finding their own creative practice and artistic voice Mentor young girls in building wellness practices that promote mental, physical, and emotional well-being Oceanside Public Library February 2021 - Present Curator / Workshop Facilitator Partnered with Soultry Sisters to curate a Black History Month presentation on celebrating Black Health & Wellness (February 2022) Partnered with Soultry Sisters to curate free community arts + wellness workshops (September 2022) Soultry Sisters Arts and Wellness Collective January 2019 - Present Co-founder Facilitate a free virtual community walking challenge to promote mindful movement Facilitate a free virtual community book club series on youtube Host community events, workshops, and classes centered around arts and wellness and women empowerment. Collaborate with local female-owned businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs to create affordable and accessible workshops and programs Curate opportunities for women to connect, collaborate and contribute to the arts and wellness community in North County. Rising Arts Leaders San Diego January 2021 - November 2022 Steering Committee DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Junious 6 Review and issue grants to artists in need Create opportunities for local artists to network Feature artists to share their artistic process Facilitate community art workshops and events Coordinate annual Arts Festival SD Democratic Party Fundraiser July 2021 Fundraiser Performance Organized a performance for Goven Shared dance film Sankofa/Kalayaan for an online fundraising event January 2021 Performance Coordinator Coordinated the guest artists and performers for the 2021 NCWM California Center for the Arts Jan 2015 - Present Dancing with Our Stars Fundrasing Event Help raise funds for arts education and outreach programs. Choreographed ballroom routines for the Dancing with Our Stars competition. Choreographed and coordinated Continuum to perform for the VIP dinner fundraiser. San Diego Dance Connect May 2019 - May 2020 Steering Committee/Event Coordinator Promote dance events, classes, and workshops happening in San Diego. Review applications and select recipients for the Independent Performing Artist grant. Curated an annual community event, Free Dance Day, at Dance Place. The Hubbard Collective January 2021 - 2022 Advisory Board Arts Programming Consultant Ensures the organization's ability to provide relevant and effective programming. __________________________________________________________________________ DANCE & THEATER WORK EXPERIENCE __________________________________________________________________________ Continuum Arts & Pilates May 2018 - Present Founder and Director Directed and Choreographed an evening-length show titled EMERGENCE Host open company classes to promote arts and wellness education. Perform throughout San Diego at museums, conferences, libraries, and theatres. Choreograph socially conscious art to create a commentary on social issues. Curate interactive art experiences. Collaborate with local artists to produce new works. Legoland California Resort March 2020 - Present Perform in seasonal shows throughout the park Apply dance, acting, and singing skills in performances DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • • • • • • • North County Women's March • • • • or Newsom's recall campaign fundraiser • Serve as a resource and support for San Diego's dance community . • • • • • • • • • • • • • Junious 7 New Village Arts Theater April 2021 - May 2022 Choreographer Commissioned to choreograph for the musical Into the Woods Teatro San Diego April 2021 - June 2022 Choreographer Commissioned to choreograph for the musical Songs of a New World Commissioned to choreograph for the musical The Wiz Cygnet Theater June 2022 - October 2022 Dance Captain / Ensemble Performed in Cabaret the Musical Appetite Street Theater September 2022 - October 2022 Actor / Puppeteer Oceanside Theater Company January 2020 - March 2020 Assistant Choreographer / Ensemble Assited in choreographing dance numbers in the show Led dance rehearsals and cleaned dance numbers Performed in the musical Sweet Charity San Diego Musical Theater July 2019 - September 2019 Ensemble Performed in All Shook Up La Jolla Playhouse February 2019 - April 2019 Ensemble Swing Learn 6 different ensemble roles Performed in Diana the Musical PGK Dance Project June 2014 - Jan 2019 Dancer / Resident Choreographer Performed throughout San Diego County. Participated in leading community dance classes at San Diego Central Library, Malcolm X Library, Horton Plaza, and Chollas Creek Arts Park. Taught dance outreach at Montgomery Middle School in Linda Vista. Facilitated arts enrichment at various schools in the county. Choreographed for the Lyceum Fall Show 2016, 2017, and 2018. __________________________________________________________________________ ARTS EDUCATION EXPERIENCE __________________________________________________________________________ Kids College June 2022 - Present Teaching Artist Create a dance curriculum for K-12 students Lead after-school dance classes that expose students to different styles of dance collaborate with with Boys & Girls Club to organize small performances for students to share the dances they have learned with their peers DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • Commissioned to choreograph for the musical Beehive, a 1960's musical • • • • • Performed in a children's theater show that promoted healthy eating • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Junious 8 Monarch School April 2022 Guest Teacher Taught a dance workshop for dance students San Dieguito Academy January - February 2021 Guest Choregrapher Commissioned to choreograph a routine for their annual spring showcase. Maraya Performing Arts July 2020 - November 2020 Teaching Artist / Performer Created a dance and musical theater curriculum for the summer program Taught 2-week virtual dance and musical theater summer workshop via Zoom Performed at community arts events Performed at the La Jolla Playhouse WOW Festival 2019 and 2020 Carlsbad Dance Center June 2012 - June 2018 Teacher / Choreographer / Program Coordinator / Social Media Manager Taught weekly dance classes Choreographed for the competitive dance team Coordinated annual summer camp program Coordinated and hired master teachers for the annual summer intensive program Edited and mixed recital music Coordinated social media posts and created marketing materials for Instagram and Facebook Paul Ecke YMCA - Encinitas, CA January 2012 - December 2015 Dance Department Assistant Coordinator and Instructor Assisted Department Coordinator with administrative tasks. Created a dance class schedule for each quarter. Designed flyers and recital programs for the department. Reviewed job applications for potential dance instructors Edited and mixed recital music. Emailed announcements to dance families and students. Taught weekly Youth and Adult Dance Classes. Choreographed for the Winter and Spring recitals. Coordinated and planned dance birthday parties. Mottino YMCA - Oceanside, CA January 2013 - December 2015 Dance and Fitness Instructor Coordinated the dance outreach program at Crown Heights Recreation Center in Oceanside. Worked remotely and taught after-school dance classes at all the satellite YMCA locations in the Oceanside Unified School District. Taught weekly Dance and Fitness Classes. Choreographed for the Winter and Spring recitals. Taught summer dance camps. Oceanside Unified School District May 2013 - May 2015 Oceanside High School Dance Team Coach Developed a leadership program for dance captains. Facilitated and mentored young choreographers. Created a curriculum to build the dance technique of the team. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • • • • • • • • • Choreographed for the studio's annual dance recital • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Junious 9 Organized dance team auditions. Scheduled rehearsals and performances. Communicated with team captains about practice agendas. Choreographed football routines and recital dances. __________________________________________________________________________ TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS __________________________________________________________________________ Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube) Live Streaming (Streamyard) Editing Music (Apple Garageband) Editing Video (Final Cut Pro, iMovie) Graphic Design (Canva) Website Design (Wix and Squarespace) Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) Website ContinuumArtsPilates.com SoultrySisters.com DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 • • • • • • • • • • • Junious 10 DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Soultry Sisters Support Information Carlsbad Arts Grant Application Soultry Sisters Mission & About Us Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtUsowRy TQ Union Tribune Article: Oceanside sisters want more women of color in health and wellness spaces https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/lifestyle/people/story/2022-06-25/oceanside-sisters-want -more-women-of-color-in-health-and-wellness-spaces 2022 Festival Promo Video https://www.youtube.com/watcb?v=i5xHXEGvZ58&t=191 s 2022 Festival Website https://www.soultrysisters.com/soultrysistersfestival 2022 Post-Festival Reflections Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o14GC89rJEg&list=PLnWxkn4Z7V6fg2sqEl4pWU9LwMyER D9aW&index=2 2022 Festival Impact Report https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Ywjo Jr51415HKJO3nqbjtMMhQb Kqf/view?usp=sharing Community Workshop -Images https://docs.google.com/documenUd/1 ahjLWwvfX-TVOwFKz8J oW5WFQeQFWnmU99gxfpafm A/edit?usp=sharing Fiscal Sponsor Mission Statement The Hill Street Country Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the growing arts and culture scene in Oceanside and the surrounding North Country region. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse atmosphere that reflects the socioeconomic landscape of our community. To complement the traditional gallery space, we organize pop-up art shops, cultural events and art workshops around our community. Local artists, business and residents all benefit from the interaction that The Hill Street Country Club facilitates. We encouraging art beyond gallery walls in order to create a culture where artists and community can thrive together in North County San Diego. DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-9008-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 Community Soulstainable Workshop • Upcycled Art Making with Re-Use Project When: September 2020 Where: Hill Street Country Club (Oceanside, Ca) Featured Artist: Addy Lyon from Re-Use Project Creative Expression Workshop • Visual Art Making When: February 2020 Where: Village Rock Shop (Carlsbad, Ca) Featured Visual Artist: Katrina Reyes DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-9008-4CE9-A048-46246A022850 Community Arts & Wellness Retreat When: September 2022 Where: Oceanside Public Library (Oceanside, Ca) Featured Music & Sound Artist: Kizzy Satchell Dance & Mindful Movement Workshops When: June 2022 Where: Village Rock Shop (Carlsbad, Ca) Featured Artists & Wellness Practitioners: Alyssa and Toni Junious DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Applicant: Soultry Sisters COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2023-24 PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION CAG FY 2023-24 BUDGET FORM PROJECT INCOME Admissions ~ Gifts/Merchandise/ 0 Concessions u E -0 Advertising QJ E "' w Other Subtotal Earned Income " E 0 .s -g ~ " :3 Private Individual Public Support Applicant Cash CAG Request Amount Other Other Subtotal Unearned Income INCOME TOTALS PROJECT EXPENSES $ $ 8,750.00 $ - $ - $ - $ 8,750.00 $ $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 7,500.00 $ - $ - $ 7,500.00 1 $ 16,250.01 j Cash PROJECTED-APPLICATION ACTUALS -FINAL REPORT Notes $ Notes 55 tickets sold on a sliding scale: 15 tickets $75 each, 25 tickets $125 each, IO tickets $275 each, 5 tickets $350 each Subtotal Earned Income $ - Notes $ Notes Amount requested through Community Arts Grants 2023-24 Amount received through Community Arts Grants 2023-2024 Subtotal Unearned Income $ - 1$ Notes j Cash Notes DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BFOC7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Applicant: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2023-24 PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION Project Staff (non-artist) $ 1,500.00 3 Festival Coordinators, 1 Volunteer Coordinator, 1 Artist Coordinator, 1 Social Media Manager ($250 each, 6 staff total) Project Artist(s) or Arts $ 4,200.00 9 artists $300 each, 1 commissioned sustainable art installation $600, 1 lnstructor(s) culinary artist $600, 1 DJ $300 Educational Materials/Printing $ 375.00 Printed workbooks, handouts, flyers Costumes/Props $ - Sets $ 500.00 Festival backdrop and decorations Supplies $ 950.00 Tablecloths, nametags, art supplies, COVID safety supplies, wellness supplies, journals Licensing/Royalties $ - Rentals (space and/or other) $ 2,700.00 Venue Rental ($2400 for 3 days, Village Rock Shop in Carlsbad Village), $300 tables, chairs, coolers, canopy rental Transportation $ - Food & Beverage $ 1,625.00 $1200 food, $300 drinks, $125 plates, utensils, to-go boxes Marketing/Promotion/ $ 950.00 $300 paid advertising on social media & local newspapers, $650 event Publicity banners Fiscal Agency Fee $ 750.00 10% of grant award Videographer $ 900.00 $300 per day, 3 days Photographer $ 900.00 $300 per day, 3 days Other $ 900.00 $350 Workbook design & writing, $550 Graphic Designer EXPENSES TOTALS 1 s 16,2so.09 [$ I IN-KIND SUPPORT Value Notes Value Notes I Venue rental $ 1,600.00 Partner with Dove Public Library and Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-Op for one-day venue rental ($800 per day/per space) DocuSign Envelope ID: 3BF0C7F9-900B-4CE9-A04B-46246A022850 Applicant: IN-KIND TOTALS 1 s 1,600.00 1 For application, fill out only green. For final report, fill in blue. You will only be able to fill out the cells highlighted in green or blue. The application project budget must balance. Total income must equal total expenses. Final Report may Round all budget figures to the nearest whole dollar. Enter a '0' in any cells that you don't have an amount to add. COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS 2023-24 PROJECT BUDGET INFORMATION [$ Please give detailed descriptions for each line item in the notes column. For example, if your total admissions is $1,000, enter "4 shows, 50 attendees, $5 each." Please insert your organization name in the top right header.