Calls for Entry

Proposals are currently accepted on a rolling basis, with the final project being due one month after approval. Please email education@thedairy.org for more information.

With the generous support of the Xcel Energy Foundation, the Dairy Arts Center is seeking proposals for virtual arts education instructional videos targeting a range of age groups and a variety of art forms. Individual artists or arts organizations that represent a wide spectrum of art forms are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to: theater, visual arts, music, performing arts, literature, film or moving image, etc.

The Dairy is in the process of creating a multi-faceted arts education curriculum centered around the idea of storytelling. We are seeking instructional videos to be used asynchronously as virtual workshops that explore the art of storytelling using artistic elements like color, line, lyrics, shapes, composition or harmony to set mood, character or plot development.  Your project should be targeted to one of the following age groups: elementary, middle, high school, and/or family programming.

Please submit a one-page description of your project to be eligible for our education microgrants. Within your description, indicate which age group your lesson is geared toward. Unique and creative takes on the implementation of storytelling will be favored. 

Award: $500 microgrant

Please submit your application that includes the following to education@thedairy.org:

• Link to website or portfolio where we can view your work
• Example of previous educational programming (physical documentation or written explanation of what was created)
• One page proposal of the project
• 30-second recorded video introduction of yourself and your practice 

Please include all text files in a single PDF file titled LastName_FirstName_Education (ex. Smith_John_Education.pdf) 

Video introduction of yourself should be no longer than 45 seconds and no shorter than 20 seconds, titled LastName_FirstName_Introduction (ex. Smith_John_Introduction.mp4)

These can be shared via Google Drive or Drop Box if needed.

For any questions or concerns please email education@thedairy.org with subject line Programming Question.