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2027 Emerging Producers Application

River City Company is excited to continue the Emerging Producers program for its fourth year, empowering individuals who have the creativity, vision, and drive to produce unique and diverse event experiences in Downtown Chattanooga.

The Emerging Producers program is designed to support individuals, artists, and organizations who have two years or less of experience in event planning or management and are ready to take their ideas to the next level through hands-on learning, mentorship, and production opportunities.

The 2027 cohort will run from January through October 2027, offering participants the tools, resources, and connections needed to transform their vision into meaningful community experiences across downtown.
1.Contact Information
2.Do you identify as any of the following?
3.Please indicate how many years of experience you have in event planning, coordination, or production.
4.Please provide us with 3 references (names and contact information) related to event planning, coordination, production, or volunteering for an event.
5.What motivates you to be part of the Emerging Producers program, and how do you hope it will help you grow as a creative community builder?
6.Imagine Downtown Chattanooga a year from now — what kind of program or activation would you love to see that isn’t happening yet? In your own words, how would you ensure your event or program intentionally celebrates and includes the diversity of our community?
7.What do you hope to gain and learn through your participation in the Emerging Producers program?
8.Share your experience assisting with or volunteering at public events. What aspects of the event did you enjoy most, and what challenges or lessons stood out to you?
9.How do you plan to use the skills and connections gained through this program to make a lasting impact on the greater Chattanooga community?
10.Share your vision for the kind of event you’d like to create in Downtown Chattanooga. What would it look like, who would it serve, and why do you believe it belongs downtown? PLEASE BE AS SPECIFIC about your event or program concept as possible to give the committee an good idea about your vision.
11.What are your pronouns? 
12.Are you over the age of 18?
13.What is your race/ethnicity?
14.Are you able to dedicate the time required for full participation in the program? Meeting dates and times will be determined with the cohort members. Anticipated hours per month: 4-6 hours in-person with additional 3-5 hours of independent work time.

Example:
• Late January - Mid-March: 1 weekly 2-hour in-person group curriculum session for 8 weeks and will include assigned homework
• Once the curriculum sessions have been completed, there is a weekly 1:1 session with a mentor which may last 1 hour