Big Picture Changes Across Programs and Q&A Date: November 19, 2024 — 6:00pm to 7:30pm Location: Knight Memorial Library, 275 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/big-picture-changes-across-programs-and-qa-tickets-1014838217427?aff=odcleoeventsincollection The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts has kicked off public meetings and forums on how best to streamline and simplify its arts and culture grants programs and application process. They have been hosting meetings throughout the state to gather feedback from the public to develop improved practices for their granting process. Agency staff members want to hear from you! Once the RISCA team members have collected and organized the public feedback, they will improve and update grants and the granting process to be more accessible to its constituents, which include artists, folk and traditional artists, arts educators, arts and culture organizations, schools, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare institutions. At this in-person event staff members will provide updates on the changes and improvements to RISCA’s arts and culture grants. They will set aside plenty of time for you to ask questions and give feedback. RSVP Recommended.