GUIDELINES
The Johnstone Fund for New Music advances the performance of new music for the benefit of the Central Ohio community.
Applications consist of a one-page letter describing the project, including dates, times, and location of performances, project budget, and the amount requested. We encourage applicants to consider the following guidelines of the Fund.
Applications may be submitted anytime during the year. Please send letters of request to:
Johnstone Fund for New Music
Attn: Steven Moore
The Columbus Foundation
1234 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
smoore@columbusfoundation.org
The Johnstone Fund for New Music was founded by Columbus community leaders Jack and Zoe Johnstone. It supports the continuing growth and vitality of extraordinary, contemporary concert music. For more information, visit: www.johnstonefund.org
Applications consist of a one-page letter describing the project, including dates, times, and location of performances, project budget, and the amount requested. We encourage applicants to consider the following guidelines of the Fund.
- Programs should challenge listeners and help build the audience for new music in Central Ohio.
- Concerts should be about an hour long with no intermission.
- Performances should be available to anyone and, if possible, free.
- Requests should be submitted six months in advance of performances.
- Applicants should be 501(c)(3) organizations or musicians using fiscal agents.
- Applicants should consider the following values held by the Johnstone Fund for New Music: progressive energy, well-executed programming, new music, fair treatment of performers and composers, a concern for culture, impactful engagement, transformation of the art form and audience, and the growth of central Ohio community artists and work.
Applications may be submitted anytime during the year. Please send letters of request to:
Johnstone Fund for New Music
Attn: Steven Moore
The Columbus Foundation
1234 E. Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43205
smoore@columbusfoundation.org
The Johnstone Fund for New Music was founded by Columbus community leaders Jack and Zoe Johnstone. It supports the continuing growth and vitality of extraordinary, contemporary concert music. For more information, visit: www.johnstonefund.org
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