Grant deadlines approaching –Artists in Schools & Special Project Grants Online Applications due November 30th.

The Florida Keys Council of the Arts invites Monroe County teaching artists and classroom teachers to apply for the Artists in Schools Grant program for the Spring Semester. The online application is available and due on November 30th at: www.keysarts.com.

The program funds teaching artists in the performing, visual, literary or historical arts to bring projects into the classroom. Teachers and teaching artists are encouraged to collaborate on creative projects together to enhance the existing curriculum, or to teach a new topic using the ARTS. All Monroe County public and private schools, as well as other organizations that serve children ages 5-18, are eligible to apply. Artist in Schools grants are up to $2,000.

Also available is the Special Project Grant, a funding opportunity of up to $2,000 for a Special Project created by an individual Monroe County artist or non-profit arts organization. The online application is available and due on November 30th at: www.keysarts.com.

The mission of the Florida Keys Council of the Arts is to advance the creative development and promotion of the arts in our cultural community by providing excellence in leadership, advocacy, education and financial support for artists, cultural organizations and citizens of Monroe County.

Questions and assistance in completing the application is available by contacting Elizabeth Young, Executive Director at 295-4369 or by e-mail [email protected].

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