Four local organizations and two individual artists were recently awarded grants from the Projects Pool Grants Program of the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County (UAA). The 2025 Projects Pool Grants Program awardees are:
- Audubon Community Nature Center: "Pollinator Exhibit - Flowers"
- Chautauqua Regional Economic Development Corporation (CREDC): Paint CHQ Mural Program
- Falconer Public Library: "Paint Our World"
- Mental Health Association of Chautauqua County: Art of Recovery 2025 Exhibit
- Emma DuBois: "Wear Your Heart On Your Chest - Felted Wearable Art"
- Brandy Noody: "Ceramic Workshop – Creating a Personal Guardian with George Rodriguez at Watershed Ceramics"
In addition to providing operating support for six of the county's larger arts organizations, the UAA makes these annual grant awards for artistic projects. To apply, organizations must have nonprofit status; individual artists must have been Chautauqua County residents for at least one year and can work in any artistic discipline.
The United Arts Appeal is supported by Chautauqua County, local foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals throughout the county. Click here for more information about the UAA, including programs offered by member organizations.
