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Porter Fleming Foundation Grants – Deadline February 1

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

The Porter Fleming Foundation is once again accepting applications for their annual grant program. Individual artists and organizations residing in the CSRA are eligible to apply for funds. Counties included are Aiken (SC), Burke (GA), Columbia (GA), Edgefield (SC), and Richmond (GA). The deadline for applications is February 1. Click here for more information GRANT

Posted in Auditions, Blog, Calls for Artists, Calls for Visual Artists, Creative Careers, Creative Writing Submissions

Volunteers, donations sought for “yarn bombing” projects in downtown Augusta

Posted on January 2, 2019 by

Hooked on Augusta, a group of local textile artists, is looking for volunteers who crochet or knit at any skill level to help create public art installations known as ‘yarnbombing’ for the downtown Augusta area. They also seek donations of yarn from the community to defray costs of the installations. Sign up is online here.

Posted in Blog, Calls for Artists, News, Public Art

Arts News 12-19

Posted on December 19, 2018 by

Golden Blocks Project artists selected, Georgia Poet Laureate prize open, upcoming artist info sessions for Arts in the Heart, deadline reminders

Posted in Blog, News

Golden Blocks Project Artists Selected

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Four (4) regional artists have been selected for Golden Blocks Project Grants, which will bring public art and creative place-making to the Laney-Walker Historic District and Bethlehem District neighborhoods. The project is a collaborative effort to pay homage to the communities’ history, character, and future by several city organizations, in conjunction with the selected artists who will work with the Laney-Walker and Bethlehem communities to bring their creative vision to spaces in the area. The selected artists represent a variety of mediums, including visual and performing arts.

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