• History of transformative support to the BIPOC arts ecosystem in Houston, including its artists, arts organizations, and the communities of color in the 9-county region of Greater Houston
  • A demonstrable track record of:
    • Presenting, producing, and/or creating arts programming that celebrates, uplifts, explores, and/or gives authentic voice to BIPOC communities, and/or
    • Youth/ school-age arts education programming (whether in a school setting or not) that contributes to BIPOC student success.
  • Have a diverse funding history that enables the acceptance and management of a one-time infusion of $25,000 that increases capacities for sustainability. 
  • Demonstration and articulation of alignment with CTA Initiative values:
    • Openness to transformational opportunities and strategic risk-taking,
    • Willingness to engage in adaptive learning, reflective change, and process-based planning,
    • Commitment to and a history of mutually beneficial collaboration and community relationship-building,
    • History of cultivating community advocates and active supporters,
    • Commitment to shared learning and building across communities/silos,
    • History of sustained community leadership and relationship, and capacities to further community relevance