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42 arts projects in Erie County were funded in 2007 through Arts Council of Erie project grants.

100's of performances, exhibits and educational opportunities were made possible by the United Arts Fund Drive.

$266,700 in operating support were distributed to Erie's major non-profit arts and cultural organizations thanks to the United Arts Fund Drive.

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What is the United Arts Fund Drive?

The United Arts Fund Drive is the major annual appeal for the arts and has been conducted since 1967. This solicitation is directed mainly to area businesses, governments, and foundations. Individuals are solicited both personally and through workplace giving. The 2007 campaign raised nearly $340,000. Our goal for 2008 is $400,000.

Annual allocation of these funds is made through a competitive grant process for 1) Programming Support Grants which provides operating and programming support to Erie’s larger arts organizations and 2) Project Grants which funds smaller arts programs, projects or events.

Why support the United Arts Fund?

Public support for arts and culture is typical in most communities. In Erie, it enables our arts organizations to cover essential programming and operational expenses. In turn, the arts provide the community with a wide variety of both professional and community-based arts programming. Arts offerings enhance our quality of life, augment our tourist offerings, and provide significant economic benefit to the region. In 2006, that benefit was determined to be nearly $15 million.

2008 Campaign theme – “What’s Your Art?”

The 2008 Campaign theme revolves around 12 individuals for whom the arts are an important aspect of their lives. They are our Faces of the Campaign and have volunteered because they value Erie’s arts organizations and the opportunities they have been provided to learn, experiment, demonstrate, create and enjoy. Meet the Faces of the Arts...

Applause! Workplace Giving Campaign

The Arts Council offers a workplace giving program that can be tailored to any business. Read more...

Apply for up to $5,000 for community arts projects in Erie County. Read more about Arts Council Project Grants.

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In our 2007-2008 fiscal year, the Arts Council of Erie distributed over half a million dollars in grants. Your support makes this possible!

View a complete list of our grant recipients here.