The goal of the Community Arts Program (formerly NTP - Neighborhood Touring Program) is to provide support and opportunities for ethnic artists and cultural organizations to teach, perform, and exhibit at host facilities in Dallas Neighborhoods. This helps promote cultural awareness, heightens citizen understanding of art forms and celebrates the various traditions that contribute to the composition of this city. Artists apply annually for inclusion in the CAP roster; a review panel recommends artists who are then approved for inclusion in the CAP roster by the Cultural Affairs Commission.

There is no guaranteed funding for artists in the CAP roster; their contract funding will depend on the requests received for their services by the Host sites. The Host site requests artists from the roster/directory for community-based programs and performances. Their requests are reviewed and approved based on funding availability.

For more information please contact:
Tisha Crear
CAP Coordinator
 Phone: 214-670-4081

CAP in the Community
Learn about the free cultural events in your community that feature CAP artists. Contact the host venue for more details on a specific event or with any questions.

Apply for the 2009-2010 CAP Artist Roster
Please download and review the 2009-2010 CAP Guidelines for details on the CAP requirements and to determine if you are eligible to apply. All applications must be made through the online application program and the deadline for submitting completed applications is January 6, 2010.
 2009-2010 CAP Guidelines (pdf)
 2009-2010 CAP Online Application

Request a CAP Artist
Please download the 2009-10 CAP Artist Request Application if your organization is interested in booking one of the CAP Artists. You must fill out this form before your request will be considered for booking. You can request no more than three services per year. Completing this form DOES NOT guarantee services will be awarded. This application is due no later than February 26, 2010. You can email, fax or send a hard copy of this application to the OCA office.
 2009-2010 CAP Artist Request Application (doc)
 2009-10 CAP Artist Roster (pdf)