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Special Events Funding for 2021-2022

Special Events Funding for 2021-2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, July 30, 2021

 

MEDIA CONTACT

Tammi Bryant, Director of Marketing, tbryant@tacomavenues.org, (253) 593-7617

 

Special Events Funding for 2021-2022


TACOMA, Wash. – Tacoma Venues & Events has approved Special Events funding contracts for 2021-2022 totaling $96,000 for 15 organizations to produce events throughout Tacoma. These events are free, all ages events, which reflect many of the diverse communities and cultures throughout the City of Tacoma. 

Music, performing arts, youth activities, ethnic traditions, heritage, literary and visual art, environmental and cultural education, food, dance, and other unique arts and cultural opportunities will be presented in multiple neighborhoods through these events. 

“The City’s Events & Recognitions Committee shift in funding this year focused the committee on equitably funding events that celebrated the diversity of the people and places throughout Tacoma,” stated committee co-chair, Jessica Johnston. “The panel provided thoughtful consideration and selected an impactful and inspiring variety of high quality events to engage the entire community.” 

“Bringing communities together is more important than ever and we could not be more thrilled at the compelling events that will be presented,” said Kala Dralle, Programming & Booking Coordinator, Tacoma Venues & Events.  “We are excited these organizations will have the opportunity to use this funding to focus on reducing barriers to participation with vibrant, inclusive, and accessible events.” 

Selected applicants receive funding of $2,500 to $10,000 for costs associated with the production of an event (or series of events). Funding is to be used for infrastructure, traffic control, performers, marketing, or other related costs for events that take place between August 2021 and July 2022. A panel reviewed all eligible applications based on merit, equity, community impact and the applicants’ capacity to successfully produce the event (or events).  

The organizations/events that will receive 2021-22 Special Events funding are:

Asia Pacific Cultural Center
ChuSeok Festival 
        Ocean Fest
Ocean Fest 
           
Downtown on the Go  
Party in the Park 
        Rainbow Center
Tacoma Pride
           
Healing Renaissance
Sarah V. Davis Hilltop Awards 
        Tacoma Cienfuegos Sister City Committee
Dia de Muerto – Mexico and Cuba 
           
Hilltop Action Coalition
Hilltop Business Crawl
        Slavonian American Benevolent Society
120th Anniversary Celebration 
           
Hilltop Business Association
Hilltop Block Party 
        Tacoma Farmers Markets
Multicultural Activities 
           
Latinx Unidos South Sound
Festival Latinx 
        Tacoma Light Trail
Tacoma Light Trail 
           
 Metro Parks Tacoma 
Ethnic Fest
        Tacoma Refugee Choir
Concert Series 
           
 Metro Parks Tacoma 
Swan Creek Community Celebration 
        Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center 
Noir Black Noir 

About Tacoma Venues & Events:  The City of Tacoma enhances quality of life for the community and drives economic vitality through its premier venues and diverse entertainment opportunities.  Tacoma Venues & Events manages these renowned venues which include the Tacoma Dome, one of the world’s largest wood domed structures with flexible seating configurations ranging from 5,000-21,000; the Greater Tacoma Convention Center, artful and modern with its trademark glass walls and 119,000 square feet of event space; Cheney Stadium, home of the Tacoma Rainiers; and the historic Pantages and Rialto Theaters, and Theatre on the Square.  The department includes Special Events, the Office of Arts & Cultural Vitality, and Tacoma Creates. 

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