Thirteen Vermont institutions will receive $169,338 in Cultural Facilities Grants during a ceremony this Thursday, January 13th at the Vermont State House. Awards will be presented in the Cedar Creek Room beginning at 3:00PM.
The Cultural Facilities Grant Program funds projects that improve existing cultural facilities and expand their capacity to provide cultural activities in their communities. The recipients were chosen by a panel of community members and experts in cultural facilities, historic buildings, and accessibility. Fifteen Vermont organizations applied for Cultural Facilities funding this year.
A list of grant recipients is below
The Cultural Facilities Grant program is administered by the Vermont Arts Council in conjunction with the Vermont Historical Society, the Vermont Museum & Gallery Alliance, and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation. The program is funded through an annual appropriation in the Capital Budget.
Now in its 22nd year, the purpose of this program is to assist Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities enhance, create or expand the capacity of an existing building to provide cultural activities for the public. As a result of these grants, improvements to public cultural facilities have enabled citizens of all ages and abilities to enjoy more cultural events while increasing their participation in the heritage of their communities
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2011 CULTURAL FACILITIES GRANT RECIPIENTS
ADDISON COUNTY:
Pierce Hall Community Center, Inc., Shoreham
$9,810 for improvements to the balcony to expand audience capacity to 150 or more.
Contact: Valerie Levitan Phone: 802-767-9599
Email: [email protected]
Town Hall Theater, Inc., Middlebury
$2,875 to install snow guards on the slate roof.
Contact: Douglas Anderson Phone: 802 388 1436
Email: [email protected]
CALEDONIA COUNTY:
Vermont Children's Theater, East Burke
$5,518 to support access improvements to restrooms, the entrance, and parking areas.
Contact: Laura Duey Phone: 802-467-1266
Email: [email protected]
CHITTENDEN COUNTY:
Town of Essex, Essex Junction
$20,000 to support the purchase and installation of new seating and seating platforms.
Contact: Dennis Lutz Phone: 802- 878-1344
Email: [email protected]
LAMOILLE COUNTY:
Bryan Memorial Gallery, Jeffersonville
$10,000 to create an office and meeting space within the gallery.
Contact: Mickey Myers Phone: 802-644-5100
Email: [email protected]
Morristown Centennial Library, Morrisville
$20,000 to support the installation of an elevator to allow access to all parts of the library.
Contact: Meredith McGee Phone: 802-888-6929
Email: [email protected]
Vermont Studio Center, Inc., Johnson
$20,000 to support the installation of a lift in the Red Mill building.
Contact: Jill Leininger Phone: 802-635-2727
Email: [email protected]
WASHINGTON COUNTY:
Cutler Memorial Library, Plainfield
$3,260 to support the installation of a new furnace.
Contact: Alexandra Thayer Phone: 802-454-1131
Email: [email protected]
WINDHAM COUNTY:
Estey Organ Museum. Inc., Brattleboro
$7,625 to make access and winterization improvements to the entrance and rest room, and to install a multi-media system compatible with assistive listening devices.
Contact: Alan Dann Phone: 802-464-0329
Email: [email protected]
Friends of the Wardsboro Library, Wardsboro
$10,250 to support the winterization of the Red Barn community space.
Contact: Chris Tarnay Phone: 802-896-6893
Email: [email protected]
WINDSOR COUNTY:
LPCTV Corp., Ludlow
$20,000 to support the construction of a new production studio and performance space for the community.
Contact: Patrick Cody Phone: 802-228-8808
Email: [email protected]
Weston Community Association, Weston
$20,000 to support the installation of a sprinkler system in the Weston Playhouse.
Contact: Robert Brandt Phone: 802-824-5486
Email: [email protected]
Wilder Club and Library, White River Junction
$20,000 to replace the library's front entry steps.
Contact: Peter Schaal Phone: 802-295-3988
Email: [email protected]
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Since 1964, the Vermont Arts Council has been the state’s primary provider of funding, advocacy and information for the arts in Vermont. It strives to increase public awareness of the positive role artists and arts organizations play in communities and to increase opportunities for Vermonters to experience the arts in everyday life. The Council is the only designated State Arts Agency in the U.S. that is also an independent, not-for-profit, membership organization. For more information on the programs and services of the Vermont Arts Council, visit www.vermontartscouncil.org.