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Establishment of the FY 2026-27 Community Artists Program

Original title: Authorize and establish the FY 2026-27 Community Artists Program (CAP) and CAP Guidelines which provides for the program eligibility and review criteria to be used in evaluating applications for cultural support funds for the Fiscal Year 2026-27 - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information) *In alignment with Dallas Cultural Plan.

Record date · May 27, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The City of Dallas has officially established the Community Artists Program (CAP) and its associated guidelines for the 2026-27 . This program sets the criteria for evaluating applications for cultural support funding.

Why it matters

Local artists and cultural organizations will be subject to new eligibility and review criteria when applying for city cultural support funds for the 2026-27 .

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Local artists and cultural organizations

These groups must adhere to the newly established eligibility and review criteria to apply for cultural support funds.

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Office of Arts and Culture

The office is responsible for implementing the program guidelines and evaluating applications.

Key Facts

  • The Community Artists Program (CAP) and its guidelines are formally established for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
  • The program defines the eligibility and review criteria for cultural support fund applications.
  • The action is aligned with the existing Dallas Cultural Plan.
  • The establishment of this program has no direct cost to the City of Dallas.
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  • The item was processed as part of the Consent Agenda.
  • The legislation was introduced on May 1, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Community Artists Program?
It is a city program that provides a framework for evaluating applications for cultural support funding.
Does this program require new city spending?
No, the document states that this action has no cost consideration to the City.

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Alignment with Cultural Plan

The program is explicitly tied to the Dallas Cultural Plan, suggesting a centralized approach to arts funding criteria.

Dallas Cultural PlanOffice of Arts and Culture

Connected Entities

Dallas Cultural Plan, Office of Arts and Culture
otherDallas Cultural Plan“The strategic framework guiding the program's establishment.”Map →
OrganizationOffice of Arts and Culture“The department responsible for the Community Artists Program.”Map →

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  • Controversy10
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