Community groups and arts organisations in Stone are being invited to apply for funding to deliver arts activities in the town.
The funding is available for projects or events which benefit local communities and organisations can apply for up to £1,000.
Last year the Community Arts Fund supported over 40 projects across the county, with 10,000 people taking part in dance, singing, arts, music and drama workshops. Over 42,000 people also attended events such as festivals, exhibitions, concerts and performances. Projects ranged from graduate craft development programmes to film shows in rural areas and artist residencies in care homes.
Staffordshire is a talented and creative county,” said Councillor Ben Adams, cabinet member for learning and skills at Staffordshire County Council, “and there are lots of arts groups and organisations doing some great work. The arts have many benefits for both individuals in terms of increasing confidence, social interaction and learning new skills, as well as helping to build relationships in local communities.”
To discover more about the Community Arts Fund, or to make an application, visit www.staffordshire.gov.uk/communityartsfund or contact Tracie Meredith, community arts officer, on 01785 278571. There is no deadline to apply but funded activities must take place by 31st March 2016.
