The purpose of the Louise Lauretano DeMars Love of Art Fund at MSCF is to award annual grants to support Bristol-area artists to help further their creativity, explore their talent, or expand their learning. The inaugural grant cycle opens on Oct. 1, 2024 and is limited to proposals for fine arts and graphic arts. The application cycle will close on Oct. 25, 2024 at 4 p.m. Notification of awards will occur by November 30, 2024.
Grants are made to individual artists residing in the towns of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott for a minimum of two years.
Main Street Community Foundation utilizes an online grants management system. Visit the Online Grants Center to apply. You will also find the program's full guidelines and eligibility criteria there.
Applicants must contact Kate Kerchaert (kate@mainstreetfoundation.org) Director of Grants & Programs or Alicia Krar (alicia@mainstreetfoundation.org ), Grants Manager, prior to applying.