Ministry of Culture announced the creation of a new fund for Dominican arts. The new RD$20 million fund seeks to support the creation, innovation and professional practice of the arts, responding to the constant demands from artists and individual cultural promoters. The fund is available to Dominican citizens. Minister Pedro Verges made the announcement during an event at the Ministry.
He said funds would be provided for the participation in artistic residencies and for participation in national and international programs or activities that lead to a higher degree of professionalism in the arts.
Those interested in participating should apply as of 4 August 2017. For information on the program, see http://www.cultura.gob.do
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Ministerio de Cultura
7 August 2017
