We invite community members and arts professionals to join our roster of potential panelists, who will review, score, and determine which applicants receive funding through various programs. Submitting this form does not guarantee participation.

Cultural funding program review panels

These programs focus on helping sustain and grow arts organizations that are deeply rooted in and reflective of Austin’s diverse cultures. Panelists should expect a time commitment of approximately 40 hours from June through September. Compensation is provided to those selected to serve on a panel. 

 For 2025, you may apply to be a panelist for future program launches. Individuals selected to participate on the future grant panels will be notified via email. 

Panelist responsibilities

Training:

  • Approximately a 5-hour time commitment.
  • Complete the virtual 3-module self-paced Panel Training.
  • Attend a 2-hour live, virtual facilitated conversation scheduled throughout July. 
  • Training Modules will include:
    • Equity and Unconscious Bias
    • Panel Expectations, Program Guidelines, and Rubric
    • Technical Training for using Submittable

Review applications: 

  • Approximately a 30-hour time commitment over 4 weeks.
  • Independently review and pre-score all applications in August. 
  • Panelists are expected to review, score, and enter tentative scores and comments on all applications. 
  • Panel Discussion Meetings:
    • Approximately an 8-hour time commitment.

The panels will include the following characteristics:

2024 Panelist Training Materials (PDF, 2.87 MB)

  • Individuals diverse in ethnicity, race, age, gender, and ability
  • Individuals both local to Austin and from out-of-town
  • Individuals who are arts administrators and/or practicing arts professionals
  • Individuals with artistic discipline expertise
  • Individuals with equity expertise
  • Individuals with community‐based artistic practice expertise
  • Individuals with non‐profit expertise

Questions?

For questions, contact Jesus Pantel at Jesus.Pantel@austintexas.gov or 512-974-9315. You can also attend the Cultural Arts Virtual Open Office Hours on the second or fourth Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to noon.

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