Mayor Bowser Launches Encore Program to Support DC’s Creative Community

(Washington, DC) Right this moment, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the Encore Program, an initiative created to assist DC’s artistic neighborhood by funding and subsidizing the event of stay in-person occasions. This system was created to take a position in and make use of native expertise, together with occasion producers, entrepreneurs, creatives, content material makers, and District companies that assist maintain the artistic financial system in Washington, DC. The Encore Program is made doable by way of the DC Artistic Affairs Workplace (CAO), the DC Workplace of Cable Tv, Movie, Music and Leisure (OCTFME) in partnership with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Financial Growth (DMPED). 

“Washington, DC is bustling with artistic expertise and as we keep centered on our restoration, we’re taking a look at all of the methods we are able to faucet into and assist native artists and creatives,” stated Mayor Bowser. “The Encore Program is about investing in native expertise and offering equitable and inclusive alternatives for artists to create and carry out proper right here within the District.” 

By means of the Encore Program, native DC expertise may have the chance to develop and produce a sponsored stay efficiency occasion, demonstration, or showcase. All proposed occasions have to be open to the general public and happen by Friday, September 30, 2022. Collaborating venues embody:

• Kennedy Heart – Out of doors Areas | Ward 2
• Starburst Plaza – H Avenue | Ward 5
• The Wharf | Ward 6
• East River Park Buying Heart | Ward 7
• Sandlot Anacostia | Ward 8

The Encore Program is open to DC-based companies who should present the next: 

• DC Enterprise License or proof of District residency if a sole proprietor
• An in depth description of the occasion they want to produce
• Proof of three beforehand produced occasions together with supporting documentation
• Proof of a damaging affect on their enterprise from March 2020 to current
• If chosen, applicant should submit a District Clear Palms Certificates

“It’s important for us to proceed to supply entry to programming, funding, and initiatives just like the Encore Program,” stated Deputy Mayor for Planning and Financial Growth, John Falcicchio. “Our metropolis thrives once we present dynamic alternatives for our creatives to be supported and proceed to develop.”

Following the appliance spherical, eligible Encore Program candidates will probably be chosen by an equitable and inclusive lottery course of for every neighborhood date and placement. To be taught extra and for an entire itemizing of particulars for the Encore Program, please go to theencoredc.com. Software submissions start Tuesday, April 26, 2022, and shut Tuesday, Could 24, 2022. A consultant will then contact chosen recipients to attach with the venue to coordinate occasion logistics and date availability. 

“The work that CAO and OCTFME do by way of programming and varied initiatives are vital property for our artistic neighborhood,” stated Dr. Angie M. Gates, Director of the DC Workplace of Cable Tv, Movie, Music, and Leisure. “The Encore Program supplies native creatives the entry and leveraged partnerships wanted to flourish within the District. Encore will make use of DC expertise, improve native manufacturing, and put money into District companies and entrepreneurs.” 

Info periods will happen on Wednesday, Could 4 at 12 pm and 5 pm, in addition to on Wednesday, Could 11 at 12 pm and 5 pm. candidates could RSVP to data periods right here. For all different questions or inquiries, please e-mail [email protected]. 

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