West Hollywood Library Cultural Programming Application

West Hollywood Library Cultural Programming Application
The West Hollywood Library is owned by the City of West Hollywood and operate by the LA County Library.

There are opportunities for cultural exhibitions and programs within the public areas of the West Hollywood Library Facility. Proposals submited via this application are reviewed by the Library Cultural Programming Committee (LCPC) approximately 3-4 times per year.

The LCPC is managed by the City’s Arts Division and is comprised of representatives from the City’s Arts Division, the West Hollywood Library (LA County Library), the City’s Recreation Services Division, Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission, and the Friends of the West Hollywood Library.

Each of the member organizations of the LCPC may approve or create their own programming as long as it is submitted and approved via their established approval processes (often involving the Board or Commission).

Applications submitted to the LCPC should be those which seek support of multiple entities, and/or art exhibitions/displays which impact all groups using the Library. Both the Library and City have their own application processes for programs only seeking support from a single entity, as follows:
- LA County Library - Programming Application
- City of West Hollywood - Arts Division - Arts Grants
- City of West Hollywood - Arts Division - Other Arts Opportunities
- City of West Hollywood Recreation - Class Instructors
If an application submitted to the LCPC is deemed to be more appropiate for another program, the applicant may be asked to submit an application to another process.

Rooms in the surrounding area may also be available for rent according to the City's guidelines. Library Study Rooms can be reserved for quiet study via the Library website. For renting City rooms nearby find more information on the City's Recreation Division Online page here: https://apm.activecommunities.com/weho/Reserve_Options
Applicant Name
Contact Person Full Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
Organization / Artist website
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Proposed Location*
Title of Program*
The name of your program in 8 words or less.
Please describe your program in detail.*
Use this space to completely describe your program.
Who is the target audience for your program?*
Anticipated Audience Size*
How do you plan to reach out to potential audiences? (List type of outreach and potential audience from each source; i.e, Facebook: 1000 fans, Email list: 250 people)
What is the time frame for starting and completing the project or program?*
Projected/desired date(s) for the program.
Are you requesting funding from the City of West Hollywood, LA County Library, or Friends of the West Hollywood Library to present the program?*

NoYes
If yes, how much are you requesting?
If you are requesting money, what is the money being used for? (list each expense and the amount for each. i.e., Artist fee: $400, Advertising: $50, Insurance: $300, etc.)
Will there be a fee or ticket cost for people attending? (Charging is generally not allowed for programs on City property, and requires additional approval from another body. City Arts Grant-funded programs and Recreation Classes are allowed to charge)*

NoYes
If yes, how much is the proposed ticket price?
Organization History or Artist Bio and Statement*
Provide a brief history and description of what the artist/organization does (mission and primary programs, or artist CV and list of prior projects).
Describe why this program is a good fit for West Hollywood and its library. If this is an exhibit, please address the site-specificity criteria noted towards the end of the application.*
You may include a link to any supporting documentation here (i.e., a film clip, event program pages, etc.)
You may upload any supporting documents or pictures that you would like the committee to see here in a single scanned file. If you are proposing an art exhibit you should upload an itemized list (including names and dimensions) and images of all of the artworks you are proposing.

Upload a File

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT LIBRARY EXHIBIT PROPOSALS

If you are proposing an exhibition for the library, it is important that the Committee has a chance to see the all (or at least most) of the actual images that are proposed as part of the exhibit. Please upload in the field above a single file including all of the images, along with information on their sizes and medium. Exhibits in the library are intended to relate directly to the City of West Hollywood, it's main demographic groups, or literature.

If you have questions about the space for exhibits, you can download this file which outlines the space identified for exhibitions https://app.box.com/s/65hlf8hpv4o3c8f7dzww87896pmj2nj1 - questions regarding exhibits at the West Hollywood Library can be directed to the library exhibitions manager, Mike Che at mche@weho.org. Also please note that exhibitions intended for the library must meet the Site-specificity/Relationship to the Location criteria:

Exhibitions intended for the West Hollywood Library should take into consideration the location and community served by the Library and have some direct relevancy to the City of West Hollywood. As such, the Library Cultural Programming Committee includes the following criteria in considering potential exhibits.

·         Highlight and/or relate to aspects of West Hollywood’s history and neighborhoods such as the Sunset Strip, the West Hollywood Design District, Historic Route 66, among others.

·         Highlight and/or relate to West Hollywood’s major demographic groups (including the LGBTQ, Russian speaking/Eastern European and older adult communities) and major industries (including film, music, entertainment, home furnishings, and design).

·         Align with the City’s longstanding support for Human Rights issues and its Core Value of “Respect and Support for People.”

·         Have a literary connection or component that aligns with the exhibit’s location in the Library.

If your exhibit does not meet these criteria, you can apply to present an exhibition in a City owned gallery space at Long Hall in Plummer Park. This space does not have any dedicated staffing, so you would need to commit to staffing it yourself during regular opening hours, which have to be at least 2-3 days per week. You can see a 360 view here.To apply for Long Hall you would fill out the City's Temporary Art Proposal Application which is reviewed once a year: https://www.jotformpro.com/form/42746523608963
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BOOK/AUTHOR PROPOSALS

If you are proposing an author, you can either submit an application directly to the LA County Library Programming Application or for the City's (mostly) online WeHo Reads series, submit a WeHo Reads interest form.
Artist Demographic Data Survey

This section is OPTIONAL. The information requested below is CONFIDENTIAL and will be used for internal purposes only to better capture and understand the population we serve. As such, the information you provide may be used in summary statistics.
What is the zip code of your primary residence?
How did you learn about this opportunity? (Select all that apply.)

City websiteArts Division NewsletterArts Division Social MediaDirect notification / email from Arts Division StaffDirect notification / email from Arts CommissionerOther
What is your age? (Select one.)

18-2930-4445-6061+Prefer not to state
With which gender(s) do you identify? (Select all that apply.)

FemaleGender Non-Conforming / Non-BinaryIntersexMaleTransgenderTwo SpiritPrefer Not to StateOther
Do you identify as LGBTQ+?

YesNoPrefer Not to State
Do you identify as a person with a disability?

YesNoPrefer Not to State
How do you identify? (Select all that apply.)

Arab, Arab American, Middle Eastern, North AfricanAsian American, East Asian, Southeast AsianAsian Indian, South Asian, Asian Indian AmericanAfrican, African American, BlackIndigenous, Native Alaskan, Native AmericanLatin American, Latino/a, LatinxNative Hawaiian, Pacific IslanderSephardic, Ashkenazi JewCaucasian, European American, WhitePrefer Not to StateOther
What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed?

Less than 10-12 years of formal schooling [like Abraham Lincoln]High School graduate (or equivalent) [like Fred Korematsu]Some (0-4 years) College [like Charles F. Lummis]College graduate (BA or equivalent) [like Dolores Huerta]Graduate school or beyond [like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.]Prefer Not to StateOther
Have you ever received funding, financial award, or commission from the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division?

YesNo
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