The Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) and the Rockland Community Foundation (RCF) today announced that 12 Rockland artists have been awarded a total of $3,500 in grants from the 2021 Artist's Support Fund.
"Congratulations to our member artists who will receive grants from the first round of 2021 funding under the Artist's Support Fund," said Cheryl Baun, Executive Director of ACOR. "This small fund was established as a way to provide funds to support artists’ ongoing practice. Thanks to the tremendous generosity and support of our donors, this funding will, in many instances, help these artists to bring their work from concept to execution."
"The Arts Council of Rockland Artist’s Support Fund, which is a component fund of The Rockland Community Foundation, has made a significant impact in amplifying the work of our community's artists," said Julie Sadowski, Executive Director of the Rockland Community Foundation. "More than ever, the arts are a critical part of our culture and society, and RCF is very proud to steward this fund."
Established by ACOR and RFC in 2020, the Artist's Support Fund was established to provide grants directly to practicing Rockland County artists in need of funds to support their ongoing work. Grants are disbursed twice per year to artists selected through a review process. The following artists are the recipients of the first round of funding for 2021:
Joel Blenz
Kris Campbell
Diane Churchill
Heather Cornell
David D'Ostilio
Collette V. Fournier
Tiffany Freeman
Peter Furlan
Michael Iskowitz
Jennifer Massenat
Juliana Roth
Jessie Taylor
More information about each artist is available via the links to their websites, and short bios on each artist may be found HERE.
Funding may be used for studio rental/workshop space; supplies; equipment and instrument rentals and/or purchases; fees for website development, professional development worksops and transportation; costumes; emergencies related to artist's practice; and other needs (as deemed appropriate by review committee).
Grant amount request maximum is $500. In order to be eligible for funding under the Artist's Support Fund, artists must meet the following criteria:
1. Artists must be Rockland County residents.
2. Artists must be members of ACOR .
3. Artists must have an ongoing practice in any discipline, including music, dance, visual art, film/media, creative writing, poetry, theater/performance.
NOT ELIGIBLE: Arts organizations, nonprofit organizations, payments for school tuition or school supplies. Past grantees are eiligible to reapply after two years.
For more information and/or to make a donation to the Artist's Support Fund, please CLICK HERE or contact us at (845) 937-3660.