Katie Tuss, 09.02.10

2010 QCAF Recipients Salvatore LaRussa Dance Company

It is important to note that there is a significant change in the required attachments from previous years:  a venue letter of agreement is no longer required. This means that organizations and individual artists do not have to secure a venue for their final exhibition, performance or presentation prior to submitting the QCAF application. Instead applicants are asked to list at least one proposed venue on the application and a reason that this venue is appropriate for the proposed project. It is still a good idea to complete an official agreement letter once your project location has been secured. Click here for a sample venue letter of agreement.

Despite the additional time, finding an appropriate venue can be difficult. I suggest familiarizing yourself with the venues you are interested in prior to approaching the proprietors. This list of Queens venues is a good place to start, but be warned that these are only suggestions. None of these organizations have committed to hosting QCAF events and all availability is dependent on the venue management.

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A comprehensive list of the remaining required attachments has been added to each of the QCAF guidelines. As a result, applicants can access the attachment requirements without having to open their online applications. If you are having trouble uploading attachments, please remember that files must be 2MB or smaller and that file names should be comprised of alphabetical or numerical characters only, no spaces or symbols.

Example of an acceptable file name: queenscouncilphoto1.jpg

Example of an unacceptable file name: queens_council photo# 1.jpg

Watch the tutorial below for more help with uploading attachments.