PEORIA ARTS COMMISSION, City of Peoria Arizona - News Release

FOR RELEASE:  Immediately 

For more information contact:	

Andre Licardi	
Cultural Arts Coordinator			
City of Peoria
(623) 773-5193


Peoria Arts Commission Initiates Annual Arts Grant Program

Peoria, Arizona, January 18, 2008 — The Peoria Arts Commission has officially 
kicked off its annual Peoria Arts Grant Program for 2008.  
	
The Performing Arts Grant Program was developed in 1997 for the purpose of 
increasing the number of arts opportunities available to Peoria residents.  Under the 
program, qualified nonprofit organizations can apply for up to $3,000 in project grant 
assistance for performing arts or visual arts.  The projects must take place in Peoria and 
demonstrate a direct benefit to the community.  During 2008, a total of $30,000 will be made 
available through the grant program.  Applications must be submitted no later than April 4, 
2008, to be considered for grants.
	
According to Linda Ballance, chair of the Peoria Arts Commission, “The grant 
program illustrates how grants can really make a difference in increasing arts opportunities 
in the community.  Since 1997 the Peoria Arts Commission has awarded approximately 
$280,000 in grants to organizations to promote the arts in Peoria,” said Ballance.   Last 
year’s grant recipients included Peoria Fine Arts Association, Desert Harbor Elementary 
School, Peoria Boys and Girls Club, Centennial High School, and Theater Works.    
      
The Peoria Arts Commission receives funding for the grants and other programs as 
part of its annual budget appropriation from the Peoria City Council.  The grant application 
can be obtained from the Peoria Arts Commission’s website at www.peoriaaz.com/arts.  For 
more information about the grant program, please contact Cultural Arts Coordinator Andre 
Licardi, at 623-773-5193.


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