Call for proposals: Summer Camp at the Latino Cultural Center (LCC)
Dates: June 1 – June 19, 2026 (Monday – Friday) between 9 am – 4 pm
The Latino Cultural Center is seeking arts educators and organizations in the following disciplines: muralists/visual artists, photography, poetry/improv, and sculpting to produce a Latino Cultural Center Summer Camp. Proposals must include curriculum geared exclusively for the youth, ages 11-14. Camp proposals should be built around providing cultural and artistic workshops/activities that include, but not limited to visual arts, dance, theatre, and music. Proposals will be accepted beginning January 1 through Feb 28, 2026.
One artist collective or arts non-profit will be selected to provide these services. Upon selection, the awardee will finalize scheduling arrangements with the Center’s Education Coordinator. LCC Summer Camp will begin on Monday, June 1st and will conclude on Friday, June 19th (Camp will take place Monday – Friday from 9 am – 4 pm with a final performance or presentation for parents to attend).
Award
Selected artists, organization or group will receive a contractual award with the City of Dallas to be paid according to the details on their contract up to $18,000.
Timeline:
Open call for proposals: January 1 – Feb 28, 2026
Proposal Reviews: March 1 – March 15, 2026
Notification of Award: March 20, 2026
Camp Registration: April 1 – May 5, 2026
Summer Camp Dates: June 1 – 19, 2026
Final Report Post Camp: July 1, 2026
Guidelines:
• Applicants must not have defaulted on any OAC contracts in the previous 12 months.
• Applicants must submit a description of the curriculum.
• Applicants will be required to submit a final report once all services have been provided.
• Applicants may only submit one application. Multiple proposals from the same applying organization will not be accepted.
• Insurance may be required of artists and organizations recommended for funding and contracting with the City of Dallas
Submittal Materials:
All supplemental materials submitted should reflect the quality of your artistic output. Poorly produced supplementary materials can negatively affect your application. Supplemental materials should include the following: Sample teaching curriculum – Photos/videos – Web links to work samples showcasing the artist’s work, or previous camp experiences.
Please submit proposals by email to Raul Rodriguez, Education & Outreach Coordinator by the final due date February 28, 2026 (Raul.Rodriguez@dallas.gov). Hard copies of applications will not be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please contact raul.rodriguez@dallas.gov or call 214-670-7952 for any questions.
