"This

is one of our most exciting programs," said Pat Hussey, president

of Arts Clayton. "Through GAP we are able to assist many local organizations

who do tremendous work in reaching out to the citizens of Clayton and

Fayette counties. We encourage partnerships between schools, community

organizations and art groups to extend the impact of their art projects,"

she said.

Fayette organizations

that have received funding in the past include Georgia Youth Ballet, Peachtree

city Commission on Children and Youth, Endowment Committee for the Cultural

Arts, Peachtree Wind Ensemble, Offshoot Productions and Sandy Creek High

School.

Visual arts

exhibits, concerts, theater and dance performances, readings, film programs,

folk art projects, storytelling, workshops and art festivals are among

the kinds of programs considered for funding.

Projects combining

arts and education are encouraged.

Funded projects

must be open to the public and applicants must provide 50 percent of the

total project cost as a cash match for the grant. Projects must be completed

Grants are

available for nonprofit organizations and public entities like schools,

libraries, senior centers and service agencies.

Phone Judy

Brock at Arts Clayton, 770-473-0848.

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