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For Immediate Release: April 17, 2007

Rachel Cain, Rachel.Cain@state.co.us, 303-892-3802

Council on the Arts Releases Request For Proposals for 2008 Masterpieces of Colorado Tour
Grant will fund a symphonic orchestra tour that celebrates Colorado’s unique cultural heritage.

DENVER (April 16, 2007) The 2008 Masterpieces of Colorado Request For Proposals (RFP) seeks applicants who can develop and implement a statewide symphonic orchestra tour that will acquaint Coloradoans with the best of their cultural and artistic legacy.

The proposed activity must be a tour of a symphonic orchestra, with music performances that in some way highlight and celebrate the extraordinary and rich evolution of symphonic music as it relates to Colorado. Proposed programs may focus solely on a particular composer, style, tradition, or subject area relevant to our state or region. Examples may include but are not limited to:

Exhibitions must be accompanied by related educational and interpretive components including brochures and program guides. Educational activities for youth should relate to the Colorado Model Content Standards for grades K-12.

The Colorado Council on the Arts will award one grant in the amount of $50,000 to $55,000. The grant requires a one-to-one match, 50% of which must be in cash. The deadline for responding to the RFP is June 22, 2007.

To read the complete Request For Proposal and apply for funding click here. The Council will host one Q & A session for potential applicants; date and location to be announced via the web site. Answers to questions received via email or phone will be posted to the web site as well.