Welcome to the Community Artist Program’s (CAP) Roster!
The Community Artists Program (CAP) provides funding to ethnic and culturally specific individual artists and cultural organizations to teach, perform, and exhibit at host facilities in neighborhoods around the City of Dallas. CAP cultivates collaborations between artists and communities. The Community Artist Program is offered to facilities and groups within the city limits of Dallas. Events or services must be free of charge. Services are available in the form of performances and workshop programs. Some performances and workshops may be tailored to meet the specific needs of the host organization. Artists are available through the CAP funding program offered by the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture.
The Office of Art and Culture’s staff assign participating artists/organizations to services in the community based on the request by the host and availability of the artist. Community hosts may include community organizations, recreation centers, social service agencies, churches, and other nonprofit groups according to the guidelines. Emphasis will be placed on underserved or unserved communities that have not had prior exposure to the art form. An attempt will be made to spread program services throughout all areas of the City. Performances are based on 50-minute presentations as a minimum. Workshops are available in up to 4-weeks-session placements for artists to provide concentrated sessions with the same audience. Bookings are available for audiences ranging from preschool to senior citizens.
You must fill out a 2021-22 CAP Artist/Organization Request Form to be considered. Not all requests can be filled, but we will accommodate as many as possible.
If you are interested in booking an artist, please contact:
Elizabeth Zires-DeLeon, Community Arts Coordinator, (elizabeth.ziresdeleo@dallas.gov)
Nathaly Zarate, Community Arts Coordinator, (nathaly.zarate@dallas.gov)
Rhonda Ivery, Community Arts Manager, (rhonda.ivery@dallas.gov)
