Preserving Our Regional Assets:
Gaming revenue could stabilize arts and culture in Erie Co.

A hot topic these days is how the revenue generated from gaming should be spent in the community. The Arts Council is an active participant in efforts by the Regional Asset Task Force to earmark $1.4 million of the gaming revenue as a source of public funding that can provide stability to our arts and cultural organizations throughout Erie County.

We are fortunate that past residents of Erie County have developed a vibrant and dynamic arts and cultural community that touches and benefits everyone in the County, thereby enhancing our quality of life. However, the present level of private contributions and limited governmental support is inadequate to preserve and enhance our Regional Assets, whether large or small. Public support of is crucial to the survival and future growth of the Regional Assets.

Gaming revenue can provide a dedicated, secure and substantial source of funds to preserve what Erie has to offer for the next generation.

Please voice your support for Regional Asset funding by contacting your County Council representative.

Related link: Erie County Council

New Grants Now Available!

Erie Arts Endowment grants have been replaced by new Arts Council of Erie Project grants. Applications will only be accepted once a year. Deadline for submission is August 31, 2007!

There will be no August 15 Endowment grant cycle, and grant applications will no longer be accepted in February.

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The Arts Council has an opening for Office Administrator, and is reviewing applications immediately. Read more...

Preserving Our Regional Assets:

Gaming revenue could stabilize arts and culture in Erie County.Voice your support! Read more...