Funding for artists (visual and performing)

$100,000 Available for City of Palo Alto, San Mateo County, and Southern
Alameda County Visual and Performing Artists and Arts Organizations

For Immediate Release
August 30, 2000

Contact: Michelle Remoreras Watts (510) 645-1890

The Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF) is announcing a fifth year of
grants for its Community Arts Program.    This program provides financial
support, up to $2,000 per request, for City of Palo Alto, San Mateo
County, and Southern Alameda County (Hayward, San Lorenzo, Pleasanton,
Livermore, Fremont, Newark, and Union City) visual and performing artists
and arts organizations.  

PVF is known for giving an answer and a check within 48 hours if the
project proposal is fundable and for having minimal application
requirements.  To qualify, one must propose an arts event or exhibition in
an unconventional setting.  Newly emerging performers and artists from
diverse backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply.  For an
application form and more information contact PVF at (510) 645-1890.

The Community Arts Program is an effort to increase the variety of arts in
the City of Palo Alto, San Mateo County, and Southern Alameda County by
local artists.  PVF funds projects from the full spectrum of visual and
performing arts.   Grants from this program can be used for a variety of
purposes such as artists' materials, equipment rental, display panels,
space rental, technical help, music, publicity, and artists' fees.  

During the program's first four years, approximately $225,000 in grants
have been awarded for a wide variety of projects including sculpture,
ethnic dance and music, art exhibits, electronic music, ballet, rap,
percussion ensemble, etc.  

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
1212 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 645-1890 · (510) 645-1892 fax
inf...@venturesfoundation.org
http://www.venturesfoundation.org


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