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- Advisory Panel Overview and Nomination Procedures
To help the Commission in making decisions on grant applications submitted by arts organizations, artists, and schools the Commission has established seven regional advisory panels.
Each of the seven regional advisory panels consist of seven to nine members appointed by the Commission. The panelists are local artists, arts administrators, trustees of arts organizations, and arts supporters. They are chosen for their expertise in the arts, their ability to work with others in a panel situation, and their willingness to devote the time required. In making appointments to the panels the Commission attempts to balance each panel with knowledge of the different arts disciplines and diverse cultural perspectives.
Statewide advisory panels review applications in several categories. One of the panels makes recommendations on the performing artists to be included in the Tour Directory. This panel includes performers, administrators of touring organizations, and representatives of presenting organizations. Another statewide panel reviews operating support applications from "major arts institutions."
There is also a statewide arts education advisory panel for the Artists-in-Education Residency Program (PK-12).
This panel includes artists, arts educators, administrators, and leaders of community organizations. Advisory panels of three to four arts educators and administrators review Teacher Incentive Grant proposals each year. Special statewide advisory panels made up of artists, arts administrators, and arts educators review applications from artists wishing to be considered for inclusion on the Artist Roster each year.
Applications for Artist Fellowships are reviewed by an advisory panel of professionals in the appropriate discipline.
Panelists make recommendations on grant applications, evaluate activities funded by the Commission, and make recommendations on the Commission's policies and procedures. They are appointed for one-year terms and may be reappointed twice to serve a maximum of three years.
Nominations for the advisory panels may be submitted to the Commission office at any time during the year. Each nomination is kept on file for three years.
Dates and times of the panel meetings are posted online (www.arts.virginia.gov/advisorypanelinformationnew).
Please contact the Commission (804).225.3132 or arts@arts.virginia.gov to request panel meeting information via mail or email.