The Cultural Council has nine members - three from each commissioner district.
To serve a diverse citizenry through access, research, and communication, thereby facilitating the development of cultural opportunities in arts, sciences and history.
- The Douglas County Cultural Council, in collaboration with the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and other partners, will create and promote an aggressive calendar of robust public arts exhibits and performances for the entertainment and education of communities throughout Douglas County.
- The Douglas County Cultural Council will identify opportunities to strengthen the cultural vitality of Douglas County by initiating, coordinating and advocating for projects that accomplish that purpose.
- The Douglas County Cultural Council will identify and cultivate the resources needed to implement this Cultural Plan.
The Douglas County Cultural Council meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Douglas County Philip S. Miller Bldg., 100 Third St. in Castle Rock, unless otherwise noted on the meeting schedule. Please click on the 2009 Meeting Schedule in the Quick Links box above for 2009 meeting dates and locations.
2010-2011 SCFD Grant Information
All organizations interested in applying for Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) funds from Douglas County should become familiar with and adapt their application to Douglas County's Grant Guidelines and Douglas County's Cultural Plan.
The deadline for funding for the 2010-2011 grant year is Tuesday, May 3 at 4 p.m. Applications are due to the Douglas County Philip S. Miller Building, 100 Third St. in Castle Rock. Late applications will not be accepted. For a grant application and additional information, please visit SCFDs Web site at www.scfd.org.
Other important dates to remember:
- The Douglas County Cultural Council will begin reviewing grants on Wednesday, May 11.
- Grant interviews will be held on:
- Saturday, May 15 begining at 8:00 a.m. - Lone Tree
- Monday, May 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. - Castle Rock
- Monday, May 24 beginning at 5:30 p.m. - Castle Rock
- Complete 2010 meeting schedule.
- Organizations that are requested for an interview will be asked to sign up for a time slot on a first-come, first-served basis.
- For questions regarding your application, please contact SCFD at 303.860.0588.
Contact
Douglas County Cultural Council
Holly Carrell
Phone: 303.814.4344
Fax: 303.688.1298
hcarrell@douglas.co.us