SDCC Project Proposal Application

South Dallas Cultural Center is currently accepting proposals from artists and organizations for inclusion in our 2025–2026 season of public programs. Artists and organizations submitting proposals must be located in the City of Dallas.

Before beginning the proposal process, please carefully review the Call for Proposals guidelines:
https://sdcc.dallasculture.org/program-proposals-2/

DEADLINE: Proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please be sure to complete the form in its entirety. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Questions? Email vananthony.williams@dallas.gov

Project Title* This field is required.

Project Description (Statement of Purpose)* This field is required.

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.

Describe how the major principles of the proposed project coincides with the values or mission of SDCC.* This field is required.

Preferred Date* This field is required.

Will this be a recurring program/project?* This field is required.

YESNO

Dates* This field is required.

Day(s) of the week* This field is required.Please note SDCC is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Other

Maximum Possible Attendance* This field is required.

Requested Space(s)* This field is required.Check all that apply

Black Box Theater (Cap. 110)

Lobby (Cap. 60)

Multi-Arts Room (Cap. 40)

Art Studio (Cap. 30)

Recording Studio (limited access Cap. 5)

Dance Studio (Cap. 30)

Other

Seating* 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)

N/A

Other

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)

N/A

Other

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.

Other

Artistic/Cultural Discipline* This field is required.check all applicable

African/African-American History & Culture

Dance/Movement

Literary

Music

Theater

Visual Arts

Other

Age Level of Project* This field is required.check all applicable

Children & Youth (5 -12 years old)

Adults

Teens (12 - 18 years old)

Seniors (55+)

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.

Will there be a fee to attend? (i.e. ticket sales)* This field is required.

YESNO

What ticketing service will be used? (i.e. Eventbrite)* This field is required.

Describe what communications/marketing strategies will be executed for the project?* This field is required.

Name of person in charge of event:* This field is required.

First Name

Last Name

E-mail* This field is required.

example@example.com

Phone Number* This field is required.

Area Code

Phone Number

Secondary Contact

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Area Code

Phone Number

E-mail

example@example.com

Name of Artist/Organization* This field is required.

Mission of Organization* This field is required.

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Country

Artist/Organization website* This field is required.

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

Other

Are you requesting funding support from South Dallas Cultural Center?* This field is required.

YESNO

SDCC Funding Request Amount* This field is required.

What earned revenue is expected from program/project?* This field is required.

Ticket/Box Office

N/A

Tuition/Class/Workshop Fees

Other

Support Materials* This field is required.

Drag and drop files here

Select files to upload

Max. file size: 10.6MB

Support Materials

Drag and drop files here

Select files to upload

Max. file size: 10.6MB

Submitting a proposal does not guarantee acceptance of your project or program. SDCC will review the application and contact you regarding next steps.

By entering your full name below, you are effectively providing your signature, 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.

I acknowledge and agree * This field is required.

Clear

Date of Signature:* This field is required.

Date

How did you hear about us?Please check all that apply

Facebook

E-mail

Instagram

South Dallas Cultural Center Website

Flyer

E-mail/Newsletter

Friend/Family/Colleague

Spacefinder

Previous Rental

Other

SDCC Project Proposal Application