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ArtsFairfax seeks individuals from Fairfax and the surrounding regions with expertise in the arts and culture field to participate in our transparent, peer review grant panels, as well as selection committees.

Volunteer Today!

We look for panelists who:

  • Have a deep knowledge about the arts, cultural equity, promising practices for nonprofits, facility and capital needs.
  • Are practicing artists, cultural workers, and/or arts administrators who have experience in advancing cultural and racial equity.
  • Have an interest in taking a behind-the-scenes look at the grant-making process.
  • Are representative of both Fairfax demographics and the specific applicant pool in terms of race/ethnicity, gender, LGBTQIA+ or disability representations.

Panelists will:

  • Review, rank, and comment on grant applications in the category specific to their expertise.
  • Meet in person for panel discussions that ArtsFairfax makes accessible via livestream to applicants and the general public.

Volunteer Today as an ArtsFairfax Panelist!

Make a meaningful impact in the Fairfax arts community by joining our grant review panel! Your expertise and insights will help shape the future of local arts funding and ensure a fair and transparent grant process. To express your interest in becoming a volunteer panelist or to nominate a panelist, please fill out our contact form or email grants@artsfairfax.org. We look forward to welcoming you to our panel!

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