Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer advisory panelist for the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department's new arts grant programs. Please review the qualifications and responsibilities below before completing the form.

Qualifications:

We are seeking individuals who:

• Have a background in or knowledge of the arts, including but not limited to visual, performing, or literary arts.
• Are familiar with nonprofit organizations, arts education, or community engagement through the arts.
• Have experience in grant writing, project evaluation, or nonprofit management (preferred but not required).
• Have the ability to work with others in a panel setting.
• Are committed to supporting equitable access to the arts and fostering community engagement.
• Is a Virginia Beach resident.

Panelist Responsibilities:

• Attend an orientation and training session to understand the grant programs, scoring criteria, and responsibilities.
• Review and score grant applications based on established criteria such as project viability, community impact, and artistic quality.
• Participate in virtual or in-person discussions with fellow panelists to evaluate applications.
• Commit to approximately four hours of work each month from September through November 2025, including training, application review, and panel discussions.

*Note: Must be a Virginia Beach resident to apply and submissions must be received by Sept. 1, 2025.

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