Evaluation Criteria Review and reference the Evaluation Criteria in preparation of the narrative. Panels look for evidence of solid program planning and implementation in accordance to the following criteria. Successful narratives are clear and convincing and are supported by budgets and links to support materials. High artistic quality throughout the project in pursuit of project goals that provide/create public benefit and value. Significant public benefit and broad accessibility based on a sound understanding of who is/will be served by the project that is clear, measured, and documented. Adequate and including governance, management and human resources appropriate strategic planning, as they relate to the program. An appropriate program budget that includes sufficient resources and appropriate compensation to the artists. Commitment to arts education and to providing opportunities for meaningful arts learning. Commitment to raising public awareness, appreciation, support and advocacy for the arts, artists and arts education. Narrative Topics The Narrative Topics are the framework for writing the narrative. Compose a narrative that will provide a panelist, who does not know your organization, the ability to understand the proposed program in relation to the criteria. Council’s Reminder: It is a good idea to craft the narrative in a Word document and copy and paste it into the SAGE narrative screen. Applicants must use a 12 point type font or larger. Topic headings help panelists follow the narrative, which should also specifically reference any uploaded or linked support materials. SECTION 1: Artistic Quality and Public Benefit Mission/History/Artistry/Programming State the mission and briefly articulate its goals as adopted by the board and detailed in the long organization’s range strategic plan. Provide a brief history of the organization, particularly as context for understanding current activities and future plans. Fully discuss the proposed program in the context of your organization. State the philosophy or vision that drives the artistic decision making process. Describe the process by which artistic decisions are made. Include information on the artistic decision-makers, the connection to the audience or the organization’s community served by the artistic work, and how the organization measures artistic quality. Please Note: is relative to the stated mission and goals. “artistic quality” organization’s
Evaluation Criteria Review and reference the Evaluation Criteria in preparation of the narrative. Panels look for evidence of solid program planning and implementation in accordance to the following criteria. Successful narratives are clear and convincing and are supported by budgets and links to support materials. High artistic quality throughout the project in pursuit of project goals that provide/create public benefit and value. Significant public benefit and broad accessibility based on a sound understanding of who is/will be served by the project that is clear, measured, and documented. Adequate and appropriate strategic planning, including governance, management and human resources as they relate to the program. An appropriate program budget that includes sufficient resources and appropriate compensation to the artists. Commitment to arts education and to providing opportunities for meaningful arts learning. Commitment to raising public awareness, appreciation, support and advocacy for the arts, artists and arts education. Narrative Topics The Narrative Topics are the framework for writing the narrative. Compose a narrative that will provide a panelist, who does not know your organization, the ability to understand the proposed program in relation to the Council’s criteria. Reminder: It is a good idea to craft the narrative in a Word document and copy and paste it into the SAGE narrative screen. Applicants must use a 12 point type font or larger. Topic headings help panelists follow the narrative, which should also specifically reference any uploaded or linked support materials. SECTION 1: Artistic Quality and Public Benefit Mission/History/Artistry/Programming State the organization’s mission and briefly articulate its goals as adopted by the board and detailed in the long range strategic plan. Provide a brief history of the organization, particularly as context for understanding current activities and future plans. Fully discuss the proposed program in the context of your organization. State the philosophy or vision that drives the artistic decision making process. Describe the process by which artistic decisions are made. Include information on the artistic decision-makers, the organization’s connection to the audience or the community served by the artistic work, and how the organization measures artistic quality. Please Note: “artistic quality” is relative to the organization’s stated mission and goals.
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