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Ojai Arts Commission approves 2026 grant timeline and creates five‑member ad hoc review committee
Summary
The Ojai City Arts Commission approved a grant cycle timeline that opens applications Sept. 1 and forms a five‑member ad hoc committee, led by Commissioner Wright, to score 2026 grant applications using an expanded rubric. The commission also authorized staff press outreach and social‑media announcements.
The Ojai City Arts Commission on Thursday approved the 2026 grants calendar and authorized creation of a five‑member ad hoc committee to review applications and make funding recommendations to the commission.
The commission adopted a timeline that opens applications on September 1 and closes them on September 30. Commissioner Wright said, “Which is opening the application September 1, closing them September 30.” Commissioners also directed staff to issue a press release and social‑media notices tied to the launch.
Commissioners said the change matters because the commission is administering a substantially larger arts grants budget this year. Chair West and other commissioners noted a $100,000 increase to the grants budget and urged realistic expectations…
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