Wednesday, November 20, 2002
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Wednesday, November 20, 2002 |
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Local arts groups encouraged to apply for arts grants There's still plenty of time to apply for the Grassroots Art Program (GAP) grants -- Schools and Organizations with a community arts project are encouraged to aply. Forms are available through Arts Clayton as the regranting agency for Clayton and Fayette counties, and the deadline for submitting completed applications is Dec. 13. To download the guideline and application, go to www.artsclayton.org. The Grassroots Arts program is funded by the Georgia Council for the Arts with appropriations through the Georgia Legislature. Every county receives an equal per capita allocation. Arts Clayton is responsible for collecting applications and distributing the funds in Clayton and Fayette counties in accordance with state regulations. "This is one of our most exciting programs," stated Pat Hussey, president of Arts Clayton. "Through GAP we are able to assist many local organizations who do tremendous work in reaching out to the citizens of Clayton and Fayette counties. We encourage partnerships betwen schools, community organizations and art groups to extend the impact of their art projects." Organizations in Fayette County which have recieved funding include Georgia Youth Ballet, Peachtree City Commission on Youth, Endowment Committee for the Cultural Arts, Peachtree Wind Ensemble, Offshoot Productions and Sandy Creek High School. Examples of projects eligible for funding (but are not limited to) visual arts exhibits, concerts, theater and dance performances, readings, film programs, folk art projects, storytelling, workshops and art festivals. Projects combining arts and education are encouraged. Funded projects must be accessible to the general public and applicants must provide 50 percent of the total project cost as a cash match for the grant. Projects must be completed by June 30, 2003. Grants are available for nonprofit organizations and public entities like schools, libraries, senior centers and service agencies For more inforation about the program, to discuss a potential project or to request assistance with an applicaton, phone Deb Salter at 770-473-0848. |
