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Next Deadline August 3, 2012 for requests $300 and greater, Quarterly Deadline for requests of less than $300
The Arts in Education (AiE) Program is designed to promote, strengthen, and enhance the arts and arts education in Cecil County's elementary and secondary schools and other community settings.
Monthly Deadline
TAP is designed to provide specific project support for towns to bring new arts programs to residents, foster excellence in the arts and encourage audience awareness/participation in artistic expression in all media.
Applicants must be incorporated towns within Cecil County.
AE Grants provide transportation and ticket scholarships to students and youth groups for performances/exhibitions to encourage participation in the arts. Applications accepted from schools/community groups to visit public presentations of arts.
The Opportunity Fund Grant is designed to foster excellence in the arts in Cecil County, to provide specific project support for non-profit organizations bringing arts programs to residents, to encourage audience awareness of, and participation in, artistic expression in all media.
Applicants must be non-profit organizations located in Cecil County.
Deadline August 3, 2012
The CAD Grant is designed to foster excellence in the arts in Cecil County, provide specific project support for non-profit organizations bringing arts programs to residents, encouraging audience awareness of, and participation in, artistic expression in all media. Applicants must be non-profit organizations located in Cecil County.
CAN programs enable arts in communities particularly economically "at-risk" neighborhoods, and people with special needs. CCAC may fund a qualified artist to conduct a program/provide supplies. Programs must promote availability of the arts to children or an underserved community..
Deadline April 15, 2012
CCAC Annual Scholarship Fund is open to legal residents of Cecil County planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate degree program in the arts and to students currently enrolled in an art program at an undergraduate level.
Scholarship funds must be used primarily for tuition and fees.
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Gail Piazza - Gail Piazza is an award winning illustrator of children's books whose talent and passion for creating exceptional works of art have brought her national attention.
Robert Chirnside - Popular Cecil County musician and drum instructor, singer/songwriter and television actor, writer and producer
John S. Parlier - Musical instrument builder. Creates acoustic guitars, harps, hammer and Appalachian dulcimers, and less complicated instruments such as strum sticks.
Maggie Creshkoff - Maggie has lived and worked as an artist in Cecil County since 1982, when she started the Backlog Pottery, a studio committed to producing pottery using local clays. She has shown in countless solo and group exhibitions and craft shows throughout the region. Her artist’s books are included in various collections and her writings have appeared in numerous publications. She currently writes for Cecil Soil Magazine.
Abigail McBride - Abigail paints plein air oil paintings in the tradition of American Impressionism. She paints landscapes, still-lifes and portraits, working with both a brush and palette knife. McBride shows her work in fine art galleries on the East Coast. She has exhibited in three museum shows: Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art museum, Academy Art Museum and The Washington County Museum of Fine Arts. Her work has received awards and national recognition by major art publications, including a feature article in American Artist magazine.
Michael Forestieri - From Maryland to Connecticut and overseas, he has enchanted audiences of all ages at schools, libraries, churches, and festivals. Original classic, historical, and culturally diverse folk tales comprise Michael’s ever-growing repertoire. His high-energy performances and dynamic workshops are tailored to the needs and interested of his diverse audiences. The building of community, self-esteem and character are common themes. Michael is also a musician and instrument maker, often interweaving harp song with his stories. Passionate to promote this ancient art, Michael serves on the board of directors of a nationwide storytelling network and is an active member of the Wilmington Storytellers.
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The Cecil County Arts Council is open Monday thru Friday, 10am-4pm, and the first and fourth Saturday from 10am-2pm (unless closed due to holiday). The Arts Council acts as a clearinghouse for information on the arts in Cecil County. Now in its 35th year, the Arts Council is a non-profit organization, dedicated to “presenting, promoting and sustaining the arts in Cecil County”.
Supported, in part, by funding provided from the state and county, as well as sponsorships and individual contributions, the Arts Council is also a membership organization. Arts Council members include:
Artists
Educators
Students
Families
At various venues throughout Cecil County, the Arts Council provides opportunities for the residents of our community to experience art events.
Free concerts
Exhibitions at multiple locations
Workshops
Classes
The Arts Council also provides grant and scholarship opportunities to community residents, organizations and schools. Each year, the Arts Council offers over $30,000 in sub-grants and scholarships to applicants.
Visit the Arts Council, experience what we have to offer!
THE CECIL COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL, INC.
Incorporated since 1977
135 E. Main Street, Elkton MD 21921
T 410-392-5740
F 888-475-1094
Heather Morrissey - Executive Director
Annmarie Hamilton - Program Manager
www.cecilcountyartscouncil.org
info_cecilcountyartscouncil.org
Board Members:
Sheila Murphy, President
Karen Moran, Vice President
Elaine Barclay, 2nd Vice President
Vanessa Brown
Patricia Cubbage
Diane Hair
Rob Massimiano
Connie Muller-Thym
Sherry Sullivan
Your desire to become involved in the Arts Council is a wonderful way to serve your community! Your participation helps us to honor our commitment to "present, promote and sustain the Arts in Cecil County"!
In addition to your unimaginable pride while assisting the Arts Council, your volunteering earns you awesome benefits including:
Open the link below and fill out the form - we cannot wait to meet you!
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Why not become a member and help support the arts in your community?
What's In It For You?
What's In It For Us?
Join us! Click on the link below for a membership application and more information on the wonderful opportunities that the Cecil County Arts Council has to offer!
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