Congratulations to local teachers and artists. Thanks to CAA for making a big difference in our school art programs and local artists! This is only one of many ways our CAA supports the arts in SoWal!
CAA Announces Teacher Mini-Grants & Artist Awards
The Cultural Arts Association (CAA) of Walton County, Inc. is pleased to announce the following teacher mini-grant recipients for the 2010 4th quarter: Cindy Watkins of Freeport Elementary School received $348.13; Misty Hicks of WISE Pre-K Center received $347.41; and from Maude Saunders Elementary School, Kathy Harrah received $349.78, Heather Hester received $348.26, Patsy Lathinghouse received $276.58 and Krisy Spence received $350.00. Constance Rogers of Butler Elementary School received a $950 Need-Based Student Grant for students to participate in after-school art education programs.
Artist Kris Meigs was awarded a $450 Artist Award to continue her education in the art of sculpture by learning to incorporate welding. Congratulations to all of these recipients.
The CAA is the umbrella organization that supports the arts in Walton County through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. The Educational Giving Program is one way the CAA fulfills its missions by providing $20,000 in grants and scholarships each year. Fundraisers like the Valentine Tour of Homes and the Calendar of Art raise money so the CAA can continue to award these funds to deserving recipients.
Artists and teachers interested in applying for 2011 grants and artist awards can download an application at CulturalArtsAssociation.com/Grants.
About the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County
The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County is the officially designated Local Arts Agency that serves as an umbrella organization and supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. The long range vision of the CAA is to be the catalyst for Walton County's growth as a center for artistic and cultural excellence through which lives are enriched, economy is stimulated and community is strengthened. For more information on the ongoing programs and events offered by the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County, visit CulturalArtsAssociation.com or call 850-622-5970.
Cultural Arts Association of Walton County, Inc.
CAA Announces Teacher Mini-Grants & Artist Awards
The Cultural Arts Association (CAA) of Walton County, Inc. is pleased to announce the following teacher mini-grant recipients for the 2010 4th quarter: Cindy Watkins of Freeport Elementary School received $348.13; Misty Hicks of WISE Pre-K Center received $347.41; and from Maude Saunders Elementary School, Kathy Harrah received $349.78, Heather Hester received $348.26, Patsy Lathinghouse received $276.58 and Krisy Spence received $350.00. Constance Rogers of Butler Elementary School received a $950 Need-Based Student Grant for students to participate in after-school art education programs.
Artist Kris Meigs was awarded a $450 Artist Award to continue her education in the art of sculpture by learning to incorporate welding. Congratulations to all of these recipients.
The CAA is the umbrella organization that supports the arts in Walton County through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. The Educational Giving Program is one way the CAA fulfills its missions by providing $20,000 in grants and scholarships each year. Fundraisers like the Valentine Tour of Homes and the Calendar of Art raise money so the CAA can continue to award these funds to deserving recipients.
Artists and teachers interested in applying for 2011 grants and artist awards can download an application at CulturalArtsAssociation.com/Grants.
About the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County
The Cultural Arts Association of Walton County is the officially designated Local Arts Agency that serves as an umbrella organization and supports the arts through leadership, advocacy, funding, programs and education. The long range vision of the CAA is to be the catalyst for Walton County's growth as a center for artistic and cultural excellence through which lives are enriched, economy is stimulated and community is strengthened. For more information on the ongoing programs and events offered by the Cultural Arts Association of Walton County, visit CulturalArtsAssociation.com or call 850-622-5970.
Cultural Arts Association of Walton County, Inc.