Copper Country Community Arts Council
126 Quincy Street
Hancock, MI 49930
Contact: Cynthia Coté (906) 482-2333
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 15, 2010
Mini Grants Available in the Western UP
The Copper Country Community Arts Council (CCCAC) is the region thirteen
administrator for the Regional Re-granting program of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA). The CCCAC facilitates funding opportunities for arts projects in the six counties of the Western Upper Peninsula; Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, Ontonagon, Gogebic and Iron.
Minigrants provide up to $4,000 for locally developed, high quality arts projects, which provide special opportunities to address local arts needs and increase public access to the arts. Minigrants support a broad range of artistic expression from all cultures through projects, which preserve, produce or present traditional and contemporary arts.
Minigrant dollars, matched by cash or in kind services, can be used for many types of arts activities such as exhibits, readings, performances, workshops, broadcasts, artist residencies, consultancies, commissions, restorations, festivals, pow wows, conferences, seminars, video and film productions and screenings, publications, and arts activities for students.
Any nonprofit organization or government body including service organizations, public schools, cities, townships and etc. from the six counties may apply. A panel comprised of knowledgeable individuals from each of the six counties evaluates all funding proposals. A review criterion includes artistic merit, sound planning and management, as well as community service. Geographic distribution, underserved populations, cultural diversity, and a variety of arts disciplines are considered when determining awards.
The deadline for funding in 2010 is February 24, 2010 for projects taking place April 1 through September 30, 2010. Applications are available on line at www.coppercountryarts.com or at the Community Arts Center, 126 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI 49930. Contact Cynthia Coté, Regranting Coordinator at (906) 482-2333 or e-mail ccarts@chartermi.net for more information or technical assistance.