The ARTS announces arts grants for artists and nonprofits

The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes announces the launch of its 2011 community arts regrant programs: Decentralization (DEC) and Artist-->Crossroads. The programs fund arts and cultural related activities taking place between January 1-December 31, 2011. Applications and guidelines are available for artists and nonprofit organizations in Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben and Tioga counties. Visit www.eARTS.org to download applications or email grants@eARTS.org to receive copies of the applications and guidelines.

All applicants are required to attend an application seminar where further information is given about eligibility requirements, application deadlines, program priorities and project criteria. The application deadline for DEC and Artist-->Crossroads is Friday, October 1, 2010, delivery or postmark by 5 pm.

Application seminars are held throughout the four-county region. Applicants who are unable to attend a scheduled seminar should contact The ARTS by calling 607-962-5871 x226 to schedule an individual meeting.
Application Seminars
August 2, 12 pm, Hornell YMCA, 12 Center Street, Hornell
August 11, 6 pm, Tioga County Council on the Arts, 179 Front Street, Owego
August 12, 6:30 pm, Steele Memorial Library, 101 East Church Street, Elmira
August 17, 7 pm, Watkins Glen Library, 610 South Decatur Street, Watkins Glen
August 28, 10 am, The ARTS Council, 32 West Market Street, Corning
September 13, 7pm, The ARTS Council, 32 West Market Street, Corning

DEC and Artists-->Crossroads regrants are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency, and administered locally by The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes.