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The next regular meeting of the Arts Commission is scheduled for May 17, 2013 @12:15 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall, 101 North College, Killeen, Texas 76541

Boards and Commission agendas

For events to be held between October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014

Non-Profit organizations interested in applying for an Arts Commission Grant must attend one of the following mandatory Grant Application Workshops which will be held in Council Chambers at Killeen City Hall:

Friday, March 8, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m. | Friday, April 12, 2013 @ 10:00 a.m.

Failure to attend one of these workshops will disqualify the application for funding. Grant applications will be sent out to those who complete an information card at the workshop. Applications must be completed and returned to the City of Killeen Finance Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2013. For more information call (254) 501-7733.

Art Grant Calendar - FY 2013-2014 Allocation Cycle

On March 13, 1990, the Killeen City Council established the Arts Commission. The Arts Commission is responsible for the development of community resource to support the Arts and multi-cultural enrichment programs in Killeen. The Commission is also responsible for the development of tourism and the convention and hotel industry through the use of Cultural Arts grants under Texas Tax Code, Chapter 351.

• To develop a community multi-cultural arts program that will enhance tourism and hotel/motel use, through the arts;
• To encourage an increase in quality arts programs available to the citizens of the City of Killeen;
• To stimulate an interest in the local arts of all cultures and minority groups especially ensuring access for seniors and disabled citizens;
• To encourage exposure to the arts for school-age citizens;
• To preserve and develop the arts and to maximize the quality of the arts and their contributions to our City's culture; and
• To recommend the equitable distribution of resources from the public and private sectors necessary to accomplish the mission.
• To produce and promote activities which accomplish this mission.