Four local organizations and two individual artists have been awarded grants from the Projects Pool Grants Program of the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County.

United Arts Appeal 2025 Projects Pool Grants Program awardees are:

– Audubon Community Nature Center: “Pollinator Exhibit – Flowers”

– Chautauqua Regional Economic Development Corporation: “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 United Arts Appeal 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.

After being screened for eligibility and fulfillment of requirements, applications are reviewed by an advisory panel compiled of artists and community leaders. Their recommendations are then reviewed for approval by the United Arts Appeal board.

Members of the United Arts Appeal organizations include the Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Community Music Project, 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center, Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown, and the Western New York Chamber Orchestra.

The United Arts Appeal is supported by Chautauqua County, local foundations, corporations, businesses, and individuals throughout the county. For more information about the UAA, including programs offered by member organizations, visit UnitedArtsAppeal.org.

Contributions to support the United Arts Appeal of Chautauqua County can be made by check, made out to United Arts Appeal, and mailed to P.O. Box 754, Jamestown, New York 14702.