Highlights include:

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Join Domi Station's Women Wednesdays every Wednesday, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, as they spark deep conversation with local female leaders. Every Women Wednesday’s event is streamed online on Domi Station’s Facebook and Women Wednesdays’ Facebook. More info here.

The SVOG portal officially closed to new applications at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Daylight Time) on August 20, 2021. Most applications have been reviewed; reconsiderations continue. More info here.

The mission of this Creative Capital x Skoll Creator Fund is to increase the number of funded Kickstarter projects launched by Asian, Black, Indigenous, and Latinx creators through removing early financial hurdles. These funds will help bring more of their creative projects to life in the world, creating a more diverse and equitable artistic ecosystem overall. More info here.

South Arts’ purpose in developing the Southern Cultural Treasures Program (SCT) is to acknowledge and honor the diversity of artistic expression and excellence of arts and cultural organizations led by and serving people of color in the South Arts region. More info here.

The Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in partnership with the Mid-America Arts Alliance (M-AAA). This grant program aims to improve the health, well-being, and quality of life for military service members and veterans exposed to trauma as well as their families and caregivers through experiences of art or art-making. More info here.

Applicants for the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) may be eligible to receive up to $15,000 in funding from SBA that does not need to be repaid. These “advances” are similar to a grant, but without the typical requirements that come with a U.S. government grant. To receive an advance, you must first apply for a COVID-19 EIDL. You do not need to accept the loan or be approved for the loan to receive an advance. Once you apply for the loan, SBA will invite you via email to apply for one of the advance programs if your business is located in a low-income area. Targeted EIDL Advance and Supplemental Targeted Advance - For the hardest-hit businesses and private nonprofits, funds do not need to be repaid. The deadline to apply and be considered for Targeted Advance is 12/10/2021. More info here.

The City of Tallahassee’s Vibrant Neighborhoods Grant program helps neighborhood/ homeowners associations engage with their neighbors and enhance their communities. Starting Monday, November 1, the grant program will begin accepting applications for its new round of funding. The application period will remain open until all funds have been awarded. Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 in grant funding. More info here.

The State, Tribal, Local, Plans & Grants Division (STLPG) manages several grant programs to assist with a variety of historic preservation and community projects focused on heritage preservation. Below is a list of the grant programs managed by the division:

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Primary duties of the Operations Manager at The Grove Museum include: working with the executive director to maintain records for and track DOS and CSO budgets, purchases, payments, and approval requests, research materials and supplies to be purchased for site operations, schedule and track staff, intern, and volunteer work schedules, create and manage public program planning documents and procedures for marketing, and more. More info here.

Mission San Luis announces the availability of one (1) full-time position to assist with public program and special event planning, as well as daily Education Department operations.

Duties include assisting with day-to-day museum operations, assisting with other Department of State activities, and more. More info here.

The Art Portfolio Contest for High School Seniors is the highlight of the Fair’s Youth Art Competitions. $6,500 in scholarship money will be awarded this year. If selected, you will not need to send original artwork, as The Florida State Fair will print digital images of your work for the final exhibition. The exhibit will run from February 10 – 21, 2022. More info here.

Join DOMI Station for their monthly First Friday Happy Hour. This event is open to the Domi community as well as the public. Domi will be providing free beer & snacks as attendees network and have cool conversations. The event will be held from 5 PM to 7 PM at Domi in our Station Cafè. More info here.

The free Art-Train Individual Artist Training is for artists who are interested in building on their existing skills to collaborate in and with their communities through their local agencies, non-profits, and arts councils. Artists will deepen practices around creative problem solving, equitable community engagement, and creating arts-based strategies to address recovery efforts. More info here.

This year Americans for the Arts will continue to deliver the National Arts Marketing Project Conference online in its focused and streamlined format. You will recieve two days of programming content from field experts in social media, email marketing, audience development, fundraising, research, and much more. More info here.

Here you will find a variety of local and national resources, including webinars, training, toolkits, and guides for venues to safely re-open. See all resources here.

Stowe Story Labs helps emerging screenwriters, filmmakers, and creative producers get work made and seen - through labs, workshops, mentoring, writers’ retreats, and development programs. They look for good stories worth telling and people demonstrating a collaborative nature and the ability and capacity to do the work, regardless of previous experience. More info here.

If you're planning any type of event, be sure to post it on the Tallahassee Arts Guide - COCA's official interactive web calendar for arts and culture. 

COCA newsletters are a great way to reach arts enthusiasts, patrons, visitors and locals; each with a different audience to meet your needs! Learn more about promoting your business in the Tallahassee Art Guide "This Week!" newsletter, the COCA Classifieds, and the Arts in Education Newsletter.

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"Behind the Scenes with COCA" photo albums showcase artists at work in their studios. We love to see the creative process and learn more about how our artists of all genres make their artistic magic happen. Enjoy these social media albums below, and submit your own album here.

Visual Artists: Link to your COCA Artist Directory profile and show us what's for sale this holiday season! Questions? Email erica@tallahasseearts.org with subject "BTS Gift Guide"

Please join the Leon County Division of Tourism/Visit Tallahassee on Tuesday, Dec. 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the Parkview at Cascades as they present highlights from the past year and roll out the FY22 Marketing Plan and new FY22-26 Tourism Strategic Plan while enjoying an evening of holiday cheer and networking. More info here.

COCA has created several RESOURCE GUIDES that aggregate ongoing and similar listings by subject. These can also be found on the sidebar of the COCA Classifieds webpage.

Become an Artist Vendor for the Just One More Downtown Market in Tallahassee Downtown’s Chain of Parks. Just One More Market is scheduled this year on Dec. 11th from 9am to 4pm. More info here.

LeMoyne Arts is getting ready for their Holiday Show, and need your help to make it the best it can be! They need help fluffing & lighting Christmas trees, putting up holiday décor, & lighting the gardens. They have tasks to give every day- mornings & afternoons and every hand helps. More info here.

Tallahassee Community College Jazz Band seeks experienced musicians to join them! TCC students and faculty, students (aged 18 and older) from other institutions, and community members comprise TCC Jazz Band, which performs a wide variety of stage band music from traditional Big Band to more modern arrangements of blues, swing, rock, and pop music. More info here.

The Tallahassee Barbershop Harmony Society is seeking Acapella singers - no experience necessary. Music and coaching are provided. The group meets at 7 PM on Thursdays at the Tallahassee Senior Center. More info here.

In partnership with the Blueprint Intergovernmental Agency, COCA seeks public art proposals that celebrate the rich history and culture of the areas surrounding the Capital Cascades Trail and FAMU Way Extension projects. There are five artwork sites along the trail, each with a corresponding theme. Submitted works will be judged on creativity and responsiveness to the artwork themes. More info here.

Save the Date March 19 – 20, 2022: Naples’ thriving arts and culture district expands nationally at the last major winter art show of the season. This 2-day event features jury-selected artists from across the country showcasing their work from 17 artistic mediums. Find just the piece of fine art or fine craft you’ve been seeking while leisurely strolling scenic downtown Naples on prestigious 5th Avenue South with its upscale shops and restaurants. More info here.

LeMoyne Arts is now accepting applications for their “Joy & Excellence” Exhibit on view January 20th – March 5th, 2022. Joy & Excellence is an exhibit in recognition of Black History Month, showcasing the work of artists of color, featuring artists Donald Davis & Lei Snelling. The theme, Joy & Excellence, is meant to uplift and inspire the community as we enter the new year. More info here.

Goodwood Museum & Gardens Memorial to the Enslaved is a sacred and contemplative place that brings together descendants, the community, and partners to educate, remember, and honor cultures and traditions to promote healing in the present and serve as inspiration for equality and social justice in the future. More info here.

FLAUNT 2022: Let’s Play! features a 6-week public art installation (March 3 –April 14) in downtown Thomasville, with boundless opportunities for play, larger-than-life Monopoly-inspired art and design. Thomasville Center for the Arts is looking for artists of all mediums (painters, bakers, miniature artists, diorama artists, woodworkers, welders, origami, 3D collage, and others to apply). Best of Show awards of $500 will be given in 8 categories. More info here.

A Vision for Art is a five-day fine art show and sale located in Ortega in the heart of Jacksonville, Florida, April 22-26, 2022. This event brings together a carefully curated group of over 40 established artists from the greater Jacksonville area and around the southeast. Hosted by Episcopal School of Jacksonville, St. Mark’s Campus, hundreds of guests from across the region will come to view and purchase art. More info here.

Apply now to 621 Gallery's 2022-2023 exhibition season. Now Accepting solo, duo, collectives, and curatorial proposals through December 31, 2021. 621 Gallery invites US-based emerging and established artists to apply with no limitations on medium or style. More info here.

The LaGrange Art Museum and the Lamar Dodd Art Center of LaGrange College announce a call to artists for the Fourth LaGrange Southeast Regional – a biannual juried competition open to artists over 18 years of age who live in the Southeastern United States. The categories are painting, prints, drawings, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. More info here.