ArtsLink, Inc., the arts council of Wetzel
and Tyler Counties, is once again offering mini-grants of up to
$500 to artists and arts groups in the local area. Grants are
available to individual artists and organizations supporting arts
activities. Applications may be obtained by
calling Donna Earley, administrative coordinator, at304-455-2278; by writing ArtsLink, C/O WVNCC, 141 Main
St., New Martinsville, WV, 26155, or by e-mailing
artslink@artslinkwv.org. This information is also available on the
ArtsLink website at www.artslinkwv.org. "We are delighted to be able to offer this
very successful program to the community," Frances Caldwell,
president, said. “In the last year, ArtsLink funded mini-grants for
a local vocal group to purchase music; Paden City High School was
able to purchase a replacement American flag which flies
prominently in front of the school; and the Paden City Garden Club
sponsored an Arbor Day art contest for local schoolchildren.
Mini-grant funds were used to purchase costumes for the local
production of “The King and I” and funds were awarded for set
design and construction. Also, local English and Drama teachers
were able to use ArtsLink mini-grant funds to provide student
tickets for the American Shakespeare Center’s February production
of “The Merchant of Venice”. In the current year, ArtsLink awarded
Middlebourne fiber artist, Betty Tustin, a mini-grant to assist in
the purchase of a portable weaving loom for use in teaching classes
both at her studio and at the Francis Creative Arts Center.” Individual artists and organizations are
eligible to apply. The applicant must demonstrate that the project
has been well planned and include a realistic budget. The project
must strive for artistic excellence, not necessarily requiring the
involvement of professional artists, but demonstrating artistic
credibility through supporting materials such as resumes, specimens
of work and/or media reports. The applicant should be able to show
that the project will promote the arts in the Wetzel and Tyler
area. Projects that invite and promote cultural diversity are
encouraged. The number of projects and level of funding
will depend on available funding; however, a maximum of $500 per
project will be awarded. The applicant will be required to provide
a 25 percent cash match. This project is being offered with financial
assistance from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History,
and the National Endowment for the Arts, with approval from the
West Virginia Commission on the Arts. |
