Highlights include:

More info here.

Pop-up Studios are organizations that provide a children’s art activity for both days of LeMoyne's Chain of Parks Art Festival for up to 500 kids during the weekend. You do not pay to participate so that you can provide staffing and supplies for children’s activities. The Festival team will decorate the activity area, and you will bring whatever is needed to set up art activities for kids. You are allowed to promote your organization through interactions with the kids and their families. More info here.

Community Partners include local non-profits that bring fun educational activities to engage visitors in hands-on interactions to broaden their experiences and knowledge. Community Partners pay $100 to have a 10×10 booth to share information about their organization and mission. To become a Community Partner, you must have an interactive experience for visitors to engage with. More info here.

Update: Last month, the Small Business Administration (SBA) began issuing Reconsideration 2.0 invitations to those SVOG awardees who fully completed the initial grant application process and, if applicable, the Supplemental Award process.

Reconsideration 2.0 is an “Actionable Item” that you will find in your SVOG portal and its purpose is to provide ALL awardees an opportunity to correct or update your gross revenue and/or gross earned revenue numbers if you think you should be awarded a larger initial and/or supplemental grant. 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:

More info here.

The FAMU Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Gallery is seeking interns for the spring semester. Enrolled students attending any local college or university are welcome to apply. This is an unpaid internship, so students seeking course credit are encouraged to apply. More info here.

Apalachicola Arsenal Museum and Conference Center is a small rural community Museum located in a restored 1834 Powder Magazine from Florida’s first and only Arsenal. Internship is primarily remote with occasional visits onsite. This internship is suitable for those interested in history, starting with a museum from the ground up, helping to create exhibits, research, oral history program, and documentary drafting. More info here.

Responsibilities of the Coordinator and Classical Music Host (OPS) for WFSU include: Producing/Hosting Classical Music Programs, Producing Arts and Culture Interviews, Event Interviews, Research/Script Writing for Local Programs, Segments, Features, and Promos, Web content creation, and other duties as needed. More info here.

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.

In this FSU Art Education in Critical Times (ACT) webinar, Dr. Annie McFarland, ATR-BC shares valuable information on stress management and burnout prevention for art educators. By integrating small, manageable changes into our daily routine, educators can make time for self-care through art and creative exploration. 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.

More info here.

"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"

Brand Ambassadors enjoy the opportunity to engage with LeMoyne Arts Chain of Parks Art Festival's estimated 35-40,000+ art enthusiastic visitors and get the word out about their company. Please note Brand Ambassadors cannot sell any products or charge for any services during participation. More info here.

The LeMoyne Arts Chain of Parks Art festival welcomes performers to apply to perform on a volunteer basis. Performance times are available throughout the weekend of April 23 & 24, 2022 from 10AM – 5PM on Saturday and 10AM-4PM on Sunday. This is the perfect spot for less-music-focused entertainers like storybook tellers, educational demonstrations, solo acts, etc. 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.

Specialty Vendors: The Chain of Parks Art Festival welcomes a few specialty vendors to apply to showcase their interactive talents in “The Village” children’s area throughout the weekend of April 23 & 24, 2022 from 10AM – 5PM on Saturday and 10AM-4PM on Sunday. More info here.

Local Food and Beverage Vendors: The LeMoyne Arts Chain of Parks Art festival strives to have a wide variety of wholesome and delicious food and drinks with a preference for local food vendors. The festival has partnered with Sustainable Tallahassee to continue Greening the Festival which will require your help as a food vendor to reduce food waste and waste generated from food and beverage containers, Booth space is limited. 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.

Directed by Michelle Nickens, hilarity abounds in this production - a portrait of three couples successively occupying a suite at the Plaza Hotel. Theatre Tallahassee is casting for multiple roles, male and female, age ranges 20s-50s. All races/ethnicities are welcome. More info here.

The Chain of Parks Art Festival welcomes performers to apply to perform on a volunteer basis. In return, performers receive exposure to thousands of visitors at the festival, a listing in the festival program performance schedule and online schedule with a photo and link to webpage, a space by the stage to promote future performances and to sell CD’s, inclusion in pre-event marketing campaigns, and to say thank you, a drink ticket for each performer. 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.

New American Paintings is pleased to be accepting applications for their 2022 review. For 26 years, New American Paintings has built an engaged audience made up of thousands of collectors, art world professionals and art aficionados, internationally. More info here.

Fat Cat Books in Railroad Square is hosting its first local poetry readings night; Readings to Celebrate the Winter Solstice. Email fatcatbookstally@gmail.com to book your spot. Only 12 spots available with 3-5 minutes for reading. More info here.