(WNY News Now) – Jamestown, NY – Five local organizations have been awarded grants from the Projects Pool Grants Program of the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA).
Awardees include:
- Audubon Community Nature Center: “Wonder-Filled Community Art Project”
- Falconer Public Library: “Music to Remember” (featuring Buffalo Music Hall of Fame musician Robin Grandin)
- Fredonia Middle School: “Free Art Vending Machine”
- Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County: “Art of Recovery Exhibit”
- Myers Memorial Library: “Drop-In Art”
Robin Grandin will perform at the “Music to Remember” concert, part of summer programming by the Falconer Public Library. The event will include Alzheimer’s and dementia education and elder care information, encouraging audience participation with hand-held instruments.
In addition to providing operating support for six of the county’s larger arts organizations, the UAA makes these annual grant awards for artistic projects. To apply, organizations must have nonprofit status; individual artists must have been Chautauqua County residents for at least one year and can work in any artistic discipline.
After being screened for eligibility and fulfillment of requirements, applications are reviewed by an advisory panel compiled of artists and community leaders. Their recommendations are then reviewed for approval by the United Arts Appeal board.
Members of the United Arts Appeal organizations include the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Community Music Project, 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.
The United Arts Appeal is supported by Chautauqua County, local foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals throughout the county. For more information about the UAA, including programs offered by member organizations, visit UnitedArtsAppeal.org .
Contributions to support the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County can be made by a check made out to United Arts Appeal, and mailed to P.O. Box 754, Jamestown, New York 14702.
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