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County Supervisors Vote To Reinstate Long-Lost Arts Entity

In 1993, the county of San Diego eliminated their county arts commission. Thanks to the work of advocates and a unanimous vote from the County Board of Supervisors, it’s on its way back.

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August 27, 2021
Art & Entertainments

Arts Council of Park City and Summit County returns with Art on the Trails

Art on the Trails participants take in the acrobatic moves of break dancers during the 2019 hike. This year’s event will be held Saturday and feature ballet, acoustic music and visual art installations.
Photo by Rebekah Stevens Photography

Art on the Trails is the best of both of Summit County’s worlds.

On one hand participants enjoy the outdoors during a guided hike on the McLeod Creek Trail. On the other, the trail will feature several stops for immersive art experiences including live music performed by members of the Utah Symphony, dances presented by BalletNext and Flamenco del Lago, youth poets

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August 24, 2021
Art & Entertainments

Santa Barbara County Arts Commission now taking grant applications | Arts and Theatre

Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is accepting applications through Sept. 1 for its Arts Making Impact grants to support arts and culture nonprofit organizations countywide, a commission spokeswoman said.

AMI grants provide funds for a variety of projects and activities that enrich the lives of county residents, the spokeswoman said.

Grants are available to organizations with budgets of less than $250,000 that are based within the county and provide services to county residents.

Free informational workshops will be conducted online and are mandatory for first-time applicants, the spokeswoman said.

Workshops are scheduled for 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, and noon

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August 13, 2021
Art & Entertainments

County Arts Commission Offers Grants to Assist Arts and Culture Nonprofits | Arts & Entertainment

The Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is accepting grant applications designated for arts and culture nonprofit organizations through Sept. 1, for its Arts Making Impact (AMI) grant program. The application and guidelines are available at sbac.ca.gov/county-grants.

AMI grants are intended to support artists, and arts and cultural organizations by funding projects and a variety of activities that enrich the lives of residents in Santa Barbara County.

The 2021-22 funding is designated for arts and culture nonprofit organizations with an annual operating budget under $250,000. Applicants must be based in Santa Barbara County and provide services to Santa Barbara County

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August 13, 2021