SEEKING PROPOSALS:

CLOSED: AS OF 5PM CST ON FRIDAY JANUARY 10TH, 2025 WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR Cultural Currents: Request for Qualifications Exploring the artistic and musical heritage of the Red River Cultural District

PROJECT INFORMATION: LINK

PROJECT INTRODUCTION

The Red River Cultural District and The Downtown Austin Alliance request proposals from qualified consultants to document and showcase the Red River District’s history, music, and artistic traditions. The project should include due diligence on the early history of the area including cultural history inclusive of the German immigrant history and black entrepreneurship, with the focus and depth of the project dedicated to the years of history of Red River as a center for music.

This scope is considered a “year one” effort for a multi-year project aimed at capturing the narrative history of the district during a time of significant change. Deliverables from this effort will be leveraged in a variety of ways to ensure the preservation of the Cultural District’s assets and history.

PROJECT GOALS
Document and showcase the district’s history, music, and artistic traditions and deliver assets to the Cultural District to:

• Aid in marketing Red River as a Cultural Heritage tourist destination and attracting
  visitors locally, nationally, and internationally
• Amplify the Red River Cultural District as destination for music, cultural and commerce – past, present and future
• Ensure the preservation of local stories, songs, and artistic expressions for future
  generations
• Strengthen the district’s sense of identity by curating and telling the stories of its artists, musicians, and historical figures
• Highlight the contributions of diverse cultures, communities, and artists who shaped the district’s identity
• Leverage in attracting funding to support the RRCD’s ongoing work

ROLE: Fund Development Staff, Consultant or Team

Deadline: On-going until filled // Priority BY January 2025

MORE INFORMATION

Submit your proposal and or resume electronically to nicole@redriverculturaldistrict.org. 

We look forward to partnering with a dedicated and innovative fund development team or individual to amplify our efforts in sustaining and enriching . Your collaboration will play a pivotal role in preserving cultural heritage, fostering artistic expression, and creating a vibrant and inclusive community for generations to come. 

This position is intended to be part time or allocated number of hours per month, with the possibility for full time and may be a contractual agreement. 

For inquiries or clarifications, please contact:

Nicole Klepadlo, interim Executive Director 

nicole@redriverculturaldistrict.org 

Thank you for your interest in supporting the cultural enrichment of the Red River Cultural District.