FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Friday, July 30, 2021

 

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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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