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| SARATOGA PROGRAM FOR ARTS FUNDING What is the Saratoga Program for Arts Funding (SPAF)?
SPAF is a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts' Decentralization program, which supports exciting and innovative arts events each year in communities throughout Saratoga County. Since its inception in 1993, SPAF has awarded just over $400,000 for more than 650 programs in dance, fabric arts, film, fine crafts, folk and traditional arts, literature, multi-cultural arts, music, Native American arts, photography, public art, sculpture, storytelling, theater and visual arts. Grants are awarded in two categories:
PROJECT GRANTS of $500-$5,000 are awarded to non-profit organizations, municipalities and sponsored individual artists in partnership with qualifying organizations to present arts and cultural programs of high artistic merit in local communities throughout Saratoga County. The deadline for the 2009 SPAF Project Grant is Monday, September 22, 2008 at 5pm.
ARTIST GRANTS in the amount of $2,500 each are awarded to individual artists for the creation of new work that engages local communities in the creative process. More detailed information can be found in the Artist Grant Guidelines below. The deadline for the 2009 SPAF Artist Grant is Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 5pm.
2009 SPAF Guidelines & Applications:
2009 SPAF Project Grant Guidelines & Application: Click on the links below
2009 SPAF PROJECT Grant GUIDELINES PDF
Please Note: if you are using Adobe Reader to view the PDF version of the application, you will not be able to save entered text. You can use the application in Word to enter and save text. You can then cut and paste that text into the PDF file to ensure that you maintain the original application formatting.
 2009 SPAF Artist Grant Guidelines & Application:
Click on the links below
Please Note: if you are using Adobe Reader to view the PDF version of the application, you will not be able to save entered text. You can use the application in Word to enter and save text. You can then cut and paste that text into the PDF file to ensure that you maintain the original application formatting.
SPAF Grant Workshops A series of FREE grant workshops are held throughout the county each summer to provide information about the SPAF grant programs and tips for effective grantwriting. Workshops are open to all, and held in fully accessible locations. Because there have been changes in the SPAF application, ALL SPAF applicants are REQUIRED to attend a seminar or meet with the SPAF Administrator prior to submitting an application. At the grant workshops we will review the application process, provide grantwriting tips, and answer your questions. The grant workshops are also often a great networking opportunity for artists and arts organizations! Upcoming SPAF Workshop Dates: Wednesday, July 16th at 5:30pm - Galway Public Library (5265 Sacandaga Rd., Galway) Tuesday, July 29th at 7pm - Corinth Free Library (89 Main St., Corinth) Thursday, July 31st at 5:30pm - Clifton Park- Halfmoon Public Library (475 Moe Rd., Clifton Park)Tuesday, August 19th at 5:30pm - Gavin Park/Wilton Community Center (10 Lewis Dr., Saratoga Springs) Thursday, September 4th at 5:30pm - Riverfront Studios (96 Broad St., Schuylerville) Tuesday, September 16th at 5:30pm - Saratoga County Arts Council (320 Broadway, Saratoga Springs) Helpful Links:
Many grants require that you provide the name and/or district number of your state senator and assembly member. Click HERE for help on finding that information.
What kinds of projects are funded by SPAF? Check out some of the PROJECT and ARTIST grant programs that have been funded.
If you have received a grant, please click HERE to download the approved language for acknowledging funding. Contact the Arts Council at 584-4132 x203 for print/web logos.
Looking for a Saratoga County not-for-profit organization? Take a look at a listing of local 501(c)3 organizations HERE The Queens Council on the Arts' publication Grant Writing Basics gives a general overview of the grant writing process and offers basic tips to help individual artists and non-profit organizations who are new to the world of grant writing. SPAF 2008 Funded Programs: $44,688 Awarded for Arts Projects in Saratoga County SPAF has awarded $44,688 in Project and Artist Grants for 2008. The 16 Project Grants and 3 Artist Grants will result in nearly 100 opportunities for Saratoga County residents to experience the arts in 2008!
Burnt Hills Oratorio Society -- $3,850
Music in Time of War: The BHO Society will present FJ Haydn’s Mass in Time of War directed by Rand Reeves and accompanied by a full orchestra at Trombley Hall in the Spring of 2008.
Corinth Free Public Library Sponsoring The Foothills School of Piping & Drumming - $1,500 Ceol le Ceile: Artists will offer drumming workshops for teen musicians. A recital will be presented to the community at the Library. Edinburg Historical Society Sponsoring Ony Antonucci -- $1,200 History of the Blues: The artist will lead an interactive concert demonstrating the influence blues music has had on American music. Franklin Community Center Sponsoring Daniel Hart -- $3,470 The Crest Nut Tree: The artist will conduct 4 workshops with the community to design and create a sculpture to be displayed on the front lawn of the Franklin Community Center. Frederick Allen Lodge Sponsoring Mary Zlotnick -- $ 1,370 Honor Our Heritage, Our Neighbors & Ourselves through Art: Ongoing workshops with the artist that celebrate diverse local cultures. A permanent mural will be created at the Lodge and workshops will be held outside. Frederick Allen Lodge Sponsoring Mary Chen -- $3,650 Culture Diversity Concert Series: Musician Mary Chen will present and host a series of 12 concerts at the 70 Beekman Street Gallery featuring a diverse roster of performers. Historical Society of Moreau & South Glens Falls -- $1,230 The Bend of the River - A Musical Journey Through History: Musician Richard Bala will work with local children to create authentic, traditional folk ballads about the Hudson River. Participants will share the ballads with the community. Hudson Crossing Park Sponsoring Ceres Zabel -- $3,190 Mosaic Stepping Stones for Hudson Crossing Park: The artist will work with local youth during a one-week summer workshop to create the last 3 mosaic stepping stones that will be set in the main path of the park’s play garden. Mechanicville Area Community Services Center, Inc. -- $2,500 The Yellow Dress: The MACSC will present this dramatic one-woman play based on stories of young women who were victims of dating violence. Racing City Chorus -- $1,675 The RCC will present 5 free performances at senior centers throughout Saratoga County. Saratoga Bridges -- $2,200 Artist Nanette Miranda will offer free papermaking workshops for adults at the Creative Endeavor’s Art Center in Ballston Spa. Saratoga Mentoring Program of Catholic Charities Sponsoring Mary Zlotnick -- $1,898 Celebrate Diversity: The artist will lead workshops for children and adults exploring the traditional artwork of various cultures. Schuylerville Area Chamber of Commerce -- $1,725 Music on the Hudson: The chamber will present free concerts at the riverfront bandstand in Fort Hardy Park every Thursday night during the summer. Town of Edinburg/SVAN -- $2,515 The town will present 2 classical music concerts during the summer of 2008 at the historic Batchellerville Presbyterian Church. Town of Malta Parks & Recreation -- $2,715 Red Hot Summer Concert Series: The town will present an outdoor concert series at the Malta Community Center during the summer of 2008. Village of South Glens Falls -- $2,500 The village will present 10 free concerts in the town park during the summer of 2008. SPAF 2008 Artist Grants
Diane Lachtrupp -- $2,500
The artist will create and perform 5 new period ballroom dances reflecting the dances, residents and visitors in Saratoga during the late 19th and early 20th century. Community members will be invited to learn a dance and assist in creating a new piece of choreography. Sarah Pedinotti -- $2,500
The artist will write and record three original songs, written in the Americana tradition about three local organic farms. Mp3’s of the songs will be available online for download and the artist will present a listening party for the community.
Mary Sanders Shartle -- $2,500
Creation of new work and research to complete a novel in progress entitled The Hermit, about a woman who has retreated to the woods to escape from her sad, sensational and blighted past. The author will create a first draft of the book and present a reading to the community. Important Forms for 2008 Grant Recipients & Panelists:
2008 Final Report Forms:
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