The Cultural Council is seeking cultural organizations and/or teaching artists across all disciplines to deliver the content for the monthly Family Saturdays program. Partners will be paid a $600 stipend (inclusive of supplies). Partners will also have the opportunity to build new audiences and create relationships in those communities. The deadline to apply is September 2, 2024.

About the program:

AIMBY Family Saturdays is an arts-exposure program designed for families with children in search of interactive family arts activities and cultural experiences. Family Saturdays events invite families to discover the arts together, as they connect and create memories while acquiring new skills through visual art, dance, nature, theater, and more! Family Saturdays is a free program presented by various arts and cultural organizations and artists in Palm Beach County.

There will be 10 sessions scheduled from October 2024 through July 2025. They will take place on the 3^rd Saturday of each month from 10-11:30 a.m. at designated Bridges locations throughout Palm Beach County. The aim is to reach an estimated 20-30 families per session; children ages 2-12. The schedule is as follows (subject to change):

• October 19
• November 16
• December 21
• January 18
• February 15
• March 15
• April 19
• May 17
• June 21
• July 19

About Community Partners of South Florida:

Community Partners of South Florida partners with local communities to change the odds for children and families facing social, emotional, and financial adversity. Through the operation of their five Bridges sites, the local nonprofit connects local families to community resources so more children are born healthy, remain free from abuse and neglect, are ready for kindergarten, and have increased access to quality afterschool and summer programs.

Submission Guidelines

The Cultural Council is seeking interested cultural organizations and/or teaching artists across all disciplines to deliver the programming with the following criteria:

• Must be located/reside in Palm Beach County
• Have experience teaching children and families (this program is designed primarily for K-5 grade age group)
• Available for one or more of the dates/locations above; please indicate preferences
• Have reliable transportation to and from the area of service

Please submit an application with:

• Name and contact information
• Short description of the proposed 1.5 hr. workshop/activity
• A teaching resume (for teaching artist’s only)
• And the date(s)/service area of interest specified

Collaboratives are welcome to apply with a single application; one person should be listed as the primary contact.

How to Apply

Complete application form here.

If you are a teaching artist, please email resume to mobrien@palmbeachculture.com (Subject line: AIMBY Family Saturdays)

Questions can be directed to Mumbi O’Brien, Activations & Events Coordinator, at (561) 471-2903.

The deadline to apply is Monday September 2, 2024. Selected partners will be notified within 10 business days after the deadline.