As part of The Council's effort to support the arts and cultural activities in our community, we provide:

• art programs, festivals, exhibits and newsletter <see snapshot below>
   

• online listing of community arts and cultural events
   

• directory listing of local, regional and national artists, organizations, resources and agencies
   

• administration of local and state grant programs

Here's a sampling of what the Councils brings to the community, and related costs:

• IceFest, $40,000: Annual festival celebrating winter with the magic of ice carving, chili cook-off, dancing, art and more; in partnership with Downtown Business Council and Downtown Chambersburg Incorporated.

• TGIF Performing Arts Series, $6,000: Free noontime performances in music, dance, theatre and storytelling.

• Missoula Children's Theatre, $10,000: Week-long professional theatre experience presenting various acts for students in grades K - 12.

• Bi-monthly Newsletter, $8,500: Bi-monthly print and electronic publication featuring arts-related articles, organizations and events.

• CELEBRATE! The Arts at Old Market Day, $6,000: Annual performance festival held in conjunction with ChambersFest celebrating the arts for all ages.

• ARTS Express!, $11,000: Year-round fine-arts enrichment program offered free to children in grades 2-5.

• Summer Concerts-in-the-Park, $4,000: Concerts of diverse musical styles held May-August at Memorial Park Kiwanis Bandshell.

• Gallery at the Council for the Arts, $7,500: Gallery exhibits with public receptions featuring the works of local artists and craftsmen.