The Arlington Commission for the Arts administers the grants program for Arlington County's artists and arts organizations. The Arlington County Policy for the Support of Arts Organizations and Artists (as approved by the Arlington County Board on December 8, 1990) describes eligibility for the program, application procedures and criteria for evaluation.
Challenge Grant Deadline: CLOSED FY2014 Grant Guidelines (PDF)
PLEASE NOTE! Applications for outdoor festivals previously administered by Arlington Cultural Affairs are now coordinated by Arlington County's Special Events Coordinator. Download the Special Events Application Contact: lpelze@arlingtonva.us, Tel: 703-228-1876.
What is a Arlington County Supported Arts Group (PDF) Who's Who in Arlington Cultural Affairs (PDF) Theater Rules (PDF) Arlington County Facility Surcharge Policy (PDF) Scene Shop Policy (PDF) Costume Collection Rental Policy (PDF)
Arlington County Hold Harmless Agreement Form (PDF) Event Tracking Form (PDF) Studio Request Form (PDF) Theater Request Form (PDF) Ticket Income Report Form (PDF) Subscription Income Report Form (PDF) Class Income Report Form (PDF) Space Request Form (PDF) Scene Shop Request Form (PDF) Truck Request Form (PDF)
FY13 Grant Awards will be posted soon.
FY12 Grant Awards
FY2011 Challenge Grant Awards