SDCC Core Group Proposal Application

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The South Dallas Cultural Center is now accepting proposals from artists and organizations for inclusion in our 2026–2027 season of public programs. To be eligible, applicants must reside within the City of Dallas.

Before submitting your proposal, please review the full Call for Proposals guidelines available on our website:
https://sdcc.dallasculture.org/

Proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis. Please complete the submission form in its entirety, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions?
Contact VanAnthony Williams at vananthony.williams@dallas.gov
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Program/Project Format Title* This field is required.
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Program/Project Description (Statement of Purpose)* This field is required.
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Describe how this program celebrates African/African American cultures and/or the communities of South Dallas.* This field is required.All programs should explore the rich arts and culture of the African Diaspora. Participation is open to all artists whose work delves into this vibrant and diverse theme.
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Describe how the major principles of the proposed project coincides with the values or mission of SDCC.* This field is required.
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Preferred Date* This field is required.
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Will this be a recurring program/project?* This field is required.
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Dates* This field is required.
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Day(s) of the week* This field is required.Please note SDCC is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
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Maximum Possible Attendance* This field is required.
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Requested Space(s)* This field is required.Check all that apply
Black Box Theater (Cap. 110)
Lobby (Cap. 60)
Multi-Arts Room (Cap. 40-75)
Art Studio (Cap. 30)
Recording Studio (limited access Cap. 5)
Dance Studio (Cap. 30)
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Tables / Chairs* This field is required.SDCC can provide a limited number of tables and chairs for your event.
6-foot tables (up to 10 available)
8-foot table (1)
Round tables (up to 6 available)
Folding chairs (up to 60 available)
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Technical Needs* This field is required.Check all that apply
Sound (i.e. Mics, PA system, CD Player, etc.)
Lighting (Black Box Theatre Only)
Video (TV or Projector)
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Program/Project Format* This field is required.
Camp: Themed program usually spanning 1-5 days
Class/Workshop: Intensive program that focuses on developing techniques or skills
Fair/Festival: Large event that offers various activities, entertainment, and programs
Performance/Presentation: Event used to entertain or discuss a specific subject matter
Tour: Series of performances/appearances that occur at different locations over a period of time
Virtual Event
Rehearsals, meetings, panels, seminars, etc.
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Artistic/Cultural Discipline* This field is required.check all applicable
African/African-American History & Culture
Dance/Movement
Literary
Music
Theater
Visual Arts
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Age Level of Programming/Project* This field is required.check all applicable
Children & Youth (5 -12 years old)
Adults
Teens (12 - 18 years old)
Seniors (55+)
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Will food and/or alcohol be served? * This field is required.If you plan to serve food or alcohol, you must supply a licensed caterer and/or a TABC licensed servers for your event. Client must provide their own linens.
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Will there be a fee to attend? (i.e. ticket sales)* This field is required.
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What ticketing service will be used? (i.e. Eventbrite)* This field is required.
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Describe what communications/marketing strategies will be executed for the project?* This field is required.
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Name of person in charge of event:* This field is required.
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Last Name
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E-mail* This field is required.
example@example.com
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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Secondary Contact
First Name
Last Name
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Phone Number
Area Code
Phone Number
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E-mail
example@example.com
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Name of Organization* This field is required.Type N/A if not applicable.
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Organization's Annual Budget* This field is required.Type N/A if not applicable.
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Artist Bio/ Artist Statement/ or Mission of Organization* This field is required.
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Address
Street Address
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City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
The Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Congo
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cote d'Ivoire
Croatia
Cuba
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Denmark
Djibouti
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Polynesia
Gabon
The Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
North Korea
South Korea
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
Netherlands Antilles
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn Islands
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of the Congo
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
South Ossetia
South Sudan
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Transnistria Pridnestrovie
Trinidad and Tobago
Tristan da Cunha
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
British Virgin Islands
Isle of Man
US Virgin Islands
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Other
Country
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Phone Number* This field is required.
Area Code
Phone Number
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Artist/Organization website* This field is required.Type N/A if not applicable.
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What is your organization's tax status?* This field is required.
Non-profit organization (Will be asked to provide official 501(c)(3) letter if approved.)
For-profit organization
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Are you requesting funding support from South Dallas Cultural Center?* This field is required.Preference may be given to proposals requesting modest funding amounts in order to support a greater number of programs.
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SDCC Funding Request Amount* This field is required.Preference may be given to proposals requesting modest funding amounts in order to support a greater number of programs.
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What earned revenue is expected from program/project?* This field is required.
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Tuition/Class/Workshop Fees
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Document 1* This field is required.
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Document 2
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Submitting a Partner Proposal does not guarantee acceptance of your project or program. SDCC will review the application and contact you regarding next steps.

By signing below you are indicating that all the information on this form is true and accurate, to the best of your knowledge, and that you understand the above statement.
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I acknowledge and agree * This field is required.
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Date of Signature:* This field is required.
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How did you hear about us?* This field is required.Please check all that apply
Facebook
E-mail
Instagram
South Dallas Cultural Center Website
Flyer
E-mail/Newsletter
Friend/Family/Colleague
Spacefinder
Previous Rental
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