CULTURAL AFFAIRS
Artist Laureate Program
OVERVIEW AND GUIDELINES
CALLING ALL ARTISTS
WHO LIVE OR WORK IN CULVER CITY!
Culver City continues to expand its
recognition of the importance of the
arts and the many creative artists who
are committed to developing their
art forms, enriching our community
with their exhibits, performances,
presentations, and service. The
program is a collaboration between
the City of Culver City—the City
Council and Cultural Affairs
Commission—and Culver City Arts
Foundation. Funding is made possible
by the City’s percent for art program
and a grant from the Culver City Arts
Foundation, dedicated to supporting
the arts in Culver City.
The City will appoint for a two-year term an
individual artist from one of three arts discipline
categories—fine and visual arts, performing arts,
and literary arts—to serve as cultural ambassador
and advocate for the arts within Culver City.
The Artist Laureate Award will provide access,
recognition, and a stipend of $20,000 in support
of the artist. An additional $10,000 is available
for supplies and related costs. The award
will recognize artistic excellence, support the
continuing development of the artist’s work, and
spotlight the important role individual artists play
in contributing to a vibrant, equitable and healthy
community, enriching the city’s creative economy,
and positively impacting the quality of life for
people of all ages.
LITERARY ARTS
PERFORMING ARTS
FINE AND VISUAL ARTS
Artist Eligibility
WORK IN ONE OF THREE ARTS DISCIPLINES:
Fine and Visual Arts
including 2-Dimensional,
3-Dimensional, and
Digital Art
Performing Arts
including Dance, Theatre,
Spoken Word, and Music
Literary Arts
including Poetry, Novels,
Essays, Stage Plays, and
Screenplays
Advocate for the arts across disciplines within the
community, including artistic equity, cultural diversity and access
Create original artwork, exhibit/perform/engage
with the public
Foster opportunities for arts learning
Develop a workplan that addresses the goals of the
program and make presentations
Plan events/programs, engage in activities that promote the arts in Culver City, and attend community events
Liaise and partner with City staff, Cultural Affairs
Commission, Culver City Arts Foundation, Culver City
Unified School District, community groups, non-profit
organizations, and the business community
• Reside or work in
Culver City for a
minimum of 5 years
at time of application
deadline
• At least 18 years old
at the time of the
application deadline
• Publicly exhibited/
performed/presented/
published artistic work
within the last 3 years
• Not be enrolled as an
undergraduate student
or graduate student in a
degree program related
to the arts discipline of
the application
Expectations of the Artist Laureate
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Applications will be reviewed by an independent peer
panel comprising distinguished professionals in the
relevant artistic disciplines. The CAC Artist Laureate
Subcommittee will make a recommendation based on the
peer panel’s comments to the Cultural Affairs Commission who will forward a recommendation to the City Council.
The City Council appoints the next Artist Laureate.
40% Artistic Quality
Artistic quality, originality, and uniqueness of work, as demonstrated through work samples and artist statement
35% Community Impact
Potential impact within Culver City of proposed arts
engagement, as demonstrated through artist statement,
recommendations, and finalist interview
Includes ability to promote the arts across disciplines, demonstrated ability for practical collaboration, and
outreach
15% Artistic Activities
Record of artistic activities and achievements,
as demonstrated by recognition received and in
recommendations and artist resume
10% Cultural Equity
Cultural diversity of artist, artistic activities, and proposed arts engagement, as demonstrated through work samples,
artist resume, artist statement, and finalist interview Review Process
Review Criteria
Culver City is dedicated to achieving
cultural equity through its programs.
Cultural equity embodies the values,
policies, and practices that ensure
that all people—including but not
limited to those who have been
historically underrepresented based
on race/ethnicity, age, disability,
sexual orientation, gender, gender
identity, socioeconomic status,
geography, citizenship status, or
religion—are represented in the
development of arts policy; the
support of artists; the nurturing
of accessible, thriving venues for
expression; and the fair distribution
of programmatic, financial, and
informational resources.
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Important Dates
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
August 29, 2022
Artist Laureate applications released
October 10, 2022, 5:00 PM
Online applications and letter(s) of
reference due to the City
November 14–18, 2022
Finalist applicant interviews with
Review Panel and CAC Subcommittee
December 20, 2022
Cultural Affairs Commission
makes recommendation to City Council
January 9, 2023
City Council appoints Artist Laureate
January 16, 2023
Official announcement of appointment
January 2023–December 2024
Term of Artist Laureate
QUESTIONS?
Learn more about the Artist Laureate
Program, current and past appointees,
and the application process:
www.culvercity.org/artistlaureate
COMPLETE ONLINE APPLICATION
WHICH INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
• Resume or CV
• At least five (5) work samples
(artist must be the principal or sole
creator/performer/author)
• At least two (2) letters of
recommendation (up to 3 letters
maximum)
• Finalists must be available to interview
with review panel in November 2022.
How to Apply
Access the online application form:
www.culvercity.org/artistlaureate
ALL required materials must be
confirmed received by deadline:
October 10, 2022, 5:00 PM.
Contact Cultural Affairs Division
[email protected]
or (310) 253-5772
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